Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and New Orleans is 28 days 3h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at New Orleans (USMSY) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between São Paulo and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into New Orleans (USMSY) around 28 days 3h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to New Orleans takes around 16h 31m. Flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 16h 31m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and New Orleans. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 16h 31m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between São Paulo to New Orleans by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and New Orleans by cargo ship is 6,995 Nautical Miles (12,954 Kilometres / 8,049 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and New Orleans (USMSY).

Question 7

What is the distance between São Paulo to New Orleans by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and New Orleans by air is around 7,667 Kilometres (4,764 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.83t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

500kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to New Orleans. 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	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+8 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+5 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GS1 / GULFEX / Gulf to SAEC String2 / ANSG	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, Maersk
BRASEX / BZX	Direct	1-2 times a week	COSCO, CMA CGM
SAFRAN1 → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS3 → PEX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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