Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Uruguay is 32 days 13h. Ships depart from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive at Montevideo (UYMVD) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive into Montevideo (UYMVD) around 32 days 13h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Uruguay takes around 18h 53m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Uruguay?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18h 53m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Uruguay by cargo ship is 6,772 Nautical Miles (12,542 Kilometres / 7,793 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cape Town (ZACPT) and Montevideo (UYMVD).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Uruguay by air is around 9,009 Kilometres (5,598 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.45t - 1.55t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Uruguay. 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 Uruguay?

Accepted Answer

317kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Uruguay. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
LATAM Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 1-2 weeks	IRENES RESOLVE+17 others
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South Africa to Uruguay By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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