Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Mexico is 41 days 18h. Ships depart from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive at Veracruz (MXVER) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive into Veracruz (MXVER) around 41 days 18h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Mexico takes around 24h 27m. Flights depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, United Airlines and Air France and the typical transit time is around 24h 27m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Africa and Mexico. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 4h. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Mexico by cargo ship is 9,666 Nautical Miles (17,901 Kilometres / 11,123 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cape Town (ZACPT) and Veracruz (MXVER).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Mexico by air is around 14,528 Kilometres (9,027 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.83t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Mexico. 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 South Africa to Mexico?

Accepted Answer

581kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Mexico. 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
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+4 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Air France	N/A

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USWASA Express → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express → Canada Gulf Bridge	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express → Canada Gulf Bridge	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Ingwe → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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South Africa to Mexico By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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South Africa to Mexico by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cape Town International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún

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OR Tambo International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles

Most frequent

OR Tambo International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún

South Africa to Mexico by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Veracruz

Most frequent

Durban to Veracruz

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