Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from United States to Cuba by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United States and Cuba is 1 day 12h. Ships depart from Port Everglades (USPEF) and arrive at Mariel (CUMAR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between United States and Cuba?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port Everglades (USPEF) and arrive into Mariel (CUMAR) around 1 day 12h later. These services are operated by Crowley.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from United States to Cuba by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United States to Cuba takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Miami International Airport (MIA) and arrive at Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United States and Cuba?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1hr.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between United States and Cuba?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between United States and Cuba. 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 United States to Cuba by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Cuba by cargo ship is 269 Nautical Miles (498 Kilometres / 309 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Everglades (USPEF) and Mariel (CUMAR).

Question 7

What is the distance between United States to Cuba by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Cuba by air is around 328 Kilometres (204 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from United States to Cuba by sea?

Accepted Answer

55kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United States to Cuba. 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 United States to Cuba?

Accepted Answer

31kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United States to Cuba. 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
American Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A319
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Southwest Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Crowley	Every 1-2 weeks	SONDERBORG
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United States to Cuba By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Port Everglades to Mariel

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