Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from São Paulo to Glasgow by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Glasgow is 29 days 9h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Grangemouth (GBGRG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between São Paulo and Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Grangemouth (GBGRG) around 29 days 9h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from São Paulo to Glasgow by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Glasgow takes around 18h 58m. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 18h 58m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between São Paulo and Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between São Paulo and Glasgow. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between São Paulo to Glasgow by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Glasgow by cargo ship is 6,149 Nautical Miles (11,388 Kilometres / 7,076 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Grangemouth (GBGRG).

Question 7

What is the distance between São Paulo to Glasgow by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Glasgow by air is around 10,505 Kilometres (6,527 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Glasgow International Airport (GLA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from São Paulo to Glasgow by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.11t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Glasgow. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

617kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Glasgow. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
KLM	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+4 others
Lufthansa	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A350-900+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777+1 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-400+1 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAFRAN1 → FAL1 → SCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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