Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Indianapolis is 18 days 7h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 18 days 7h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Indianapolis takes around 16h 44m. Flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 16h 44m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Indianapolis. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 16h 44m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Indianapolis by cargo ship is 5,388 Nautical Miles (9,979 Kilometres / 6,200 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and New York (USNYC).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Indianapolis by air is around 8,229 Kilometres (5,113 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

899kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

505kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Indianapolis. 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
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+4 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Daily	Airbus A330-300+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEC / Tango	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
USA to SAEC String 1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GS1 / GULFEX → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Neo Samba → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
GS1 / GULFEX → USW / AGAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Neo Samba → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAFRAN1 / Neo Samba → UMXAPL / MECL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM

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