Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Norfolk is 29 days 17h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Norfolk (USORF) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Norfolk (USORF) around 29 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, OOCL, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Norfolk takes around 16h 51m. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 51m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Norfolk. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 17h 36m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Norfolk by cargo ship is 7,111 Nautical Miles (13,170 Kilometres / 8,184 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Norfolk (USORF).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Norfolk by air is around 7,877 Kilometres (4,894 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.07t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Norfolk. 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 Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

514kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Norfolk. 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
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+4 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USA to SAEC String 1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GS1 / GULFEX → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ASE / NEOASAS → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
UCLA → TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Zarate Feeder → NAE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TLA1 → GEM - Med ECNA bridge \|\| HL - AL6 \| ML - TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
North Sea → NAE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Zarate Feeder → NAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Bossa Nova → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 / SA3 → AMERIGO / MENA / WMA / AL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
GULFEX → NAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Bossa Nova → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Bossa Nova → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Bossa Nova → TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
UCLA → NAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ESE2 / LUX / EEX → MENA / AT4 / WMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL
SIRIUS → AMERIGO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Neo Bossa Nova → TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MSE / SAM → AL7 / ZCA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GS1 / GULFEX → tbn / MECL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
GS1 / GULFEX → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Neo Samba → TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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São Paulo to Norfolk By Air freight, Container ship or Road

São Paulo to Norfolk by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

Cargo flights

Viracopos International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

São Paulo to Norfolk by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Santos to Norfolk

Most frequent

Santos to PORTSMOUTH VA

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