Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from China to Jamaica by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between China and Jamaica is 25 days 17h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Kingston (JMKIN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between China and Jamaica?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Kingston (JMKIN) around 25 days 17h later. These services are operated by ZIM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from China to Jamaica by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from China to Jamaica takes around 22h 47m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Sangster International Airport (MBJ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between China and Jamaica?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by American Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 22h 47m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between China and Jamaica?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Jamaica by cargo ship is 9,518 Nautical Miles (17,628 Kilometres / 10,953 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Kingston (JMKIN).

Question 7

What is the distance between China to Jamaica by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Jamaica by air is around 14,313 Kilometres (8,894 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from China to Jamaica by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.09t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from China to Jamaica. 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 China to Jamaica?

Accepted Answer

648kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from China to Jamaica. 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	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Amberjack / ZCP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Carioca → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Aztec → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Jade → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Condor → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook / ZNP → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Santana → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Mexicas → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire / ZNS → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Orient → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AWE1 → CIXX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
AWE1 / NUE → PAH / CAJ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO

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China to Jamaica By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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