How long does it take to ship a container from South Africa to Germany by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Germany is 24 days. Ships depart from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive at Wilhelmshaven (DEWVN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between South Africa and Germany?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive into Wilhelmshaven (DEWVN) around 24 days later. These services are operated by Maersk.

How long does it take to send cargo from South Africa to Germany by air freight?

The quickest flight from South Africa to Germany takes around 10h 35m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Germany?

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa, KLM, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, British Airways, Swiss, Air France, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 10h 35m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between South Africa and Germany?

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

What is the distance between South Africa to Germany by ship?

The distance between South Africa and Germany by cargo ship is 7,178 Nautical Miles (13,293 Kilometres / 8,260 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and Wilhelmshaven (DEWVN).

What is the distance between South Africa to Germany by air?

The distance between South Africa and Germany by air is around 8,701 Kilometres (5,406 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from South Africa to Germany by sea?

1.32t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Germany. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Germany?

544kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Germany. 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.

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Air Freight

10h 35m, Every 1-2 days

544kg CO₂e

Container Ship

24 days, Every 1-2 weeks

1.32t CO₂e

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South Africa to Germany by Air freight

The quickest way to get from South Africa to Germany by plane will take about 10h 35m and departs from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrives into Frankfurt Airport (FRA). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Lufthansa is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Departs from

JNB

Departs from

FRA

10h 35m: Every 1-2 days

8,701 km
5,406 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

544kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+4 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+6 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Most frequent

OR Tambo International Airport to Munich Airport

Departs from

JNB

Departs from

MUC

18h 14m: Every few hours

8,898 km
5,529 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

548kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+4 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+6 others
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+4 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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South Africa to Germany by Container ship

The quickest way to get from South Africa to Germany by ship will take about 24 days and departs from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrives into Wilhelmshaven (DEWVN). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Port Elizabeth to Wilhelmshaven

Port of loading

ZAPLZ

Port of loading

DEWVN

24 days: Every 1-2 weeks

13,293 km
8,260 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.32t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAF7 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
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Cargo flights

Cape Town to Hamburg

Port of loading

ZACPT

Port of loading

DEHAM

29 days 7h: Every 1-2 weeks

12,651 km
7,861 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

968kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MACS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MACS Maritime
SAECS → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAECS → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAECS → SWX / EUROSAL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAECS → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / NWC to SAF → ECX / NWC to SAEC - String I	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAECS → AL4 / TA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAECS → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAECS → BPX / Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SRX → NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SRX → IO3 / IO2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SRX → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAECS → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAECS → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAECS → CLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SRX → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SRX → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SRX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NWC to SAF → Israel Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAX → AL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → AL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / NWC to SAF → BPX / NWC TO SAEC - STRING II	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → IO3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NWC to SAF → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAX → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → IOS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NWC to SAF → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAX → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NWC to SAF → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAX → AL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → AT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Most frequent

Ngqura / Coega to Hamburg

Port of loading

ZANGQ

Port of loading

DEHAM

42 days 23h: 2-4 times a day

14,530 km
9,028 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.04t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAECS → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAECS → ECX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAECS → SWX / EUROSAL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAECS → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / NWC to SAF → ECX / NWC to SAEC - String I	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAECS → AL4 / TA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAECS → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAECS → BPX / Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SRX → NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SRX → IO3 / IO2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SRX → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAECS → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAECS → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAECS → CLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SRX → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SRX → FE4	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
SRX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Ocean routes from South Africa to Germany

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South Africa to Germany by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Most frequent

OR Tambo International Airport to Munich Airport

South Africa to Germany by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port Elizabeth to Wilhelmshaven

Cargo flights

Cape Town to Hamburg

Most frequent

Ngqura / Coega to Hamburg

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