Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico and South Africa is 28 days 17h. Ships depart from Progreso (MXPGO) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Progreso (MXPGO) and arrive into Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) around 28 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico to South Africa takes around 23h 13m. Flights depart from General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) and arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 23h 13m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and South Africa by cargo ship is 7,790 Nautical Miles (14,428 Kilometres / 8,965 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Progreso (MXPGO) and Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and South Africa by air is around 14,852 Kilometres (9,229 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.79t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico to South Africa. 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 Mexico to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

566kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico to South Africa. 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 A319+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LATAM Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Canada Gulf Bridge → USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Canada Gulf Bridge → USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Canada Gulf Bridge → USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Canada Gulf Bridge → USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
TA3 / NEUATL3 → AMEX / USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, Maersk
MEDGULF → TA6 / MEDGULF → AMEX / USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, Maersk
TA3 / NEUATL3 → AMEX / USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, Maersk
MEDGULF → TA6 / MEDGULF → AMEX / USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, Maersk
MEXICO GULF EXPRESS → USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
TA6 / MEDGULF → MEDGULF → AMEX / USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, Maersk
MEXICO GULF EXPRESS → USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
TA6 / MEDGULF → MEDGULF → AMEX / USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, Maersk
GS1 / GULFEX → SAT / WAFEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Mexico to South Africa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mexico to South Africa by Air freight

Quickest air route

General Mariano Escobedo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to OR Tambo International Airport

Mexico to South Africa by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Progreso to Port Elizabeth

Cargo flights

Altamira to Port Elizabeth

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