Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from São Paulo to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Chicago is 22 days 21h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between São Paulo and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 22 days 21h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from São Paulo to Chicago by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Chicago takes around 17h 7m. Flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 17h 7m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between São Paulo and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Chicago. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 17h 7m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between São Paulo to Chicago by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Chicago by cargo ship is 7,276 Nautical Miles (13,476 Kilometres / 8,374 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and New York (USNYC).

Question 7

What is the distance between São Paulo to Chicago by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Chicago by air is around 8,712 Kilometres (5,413 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from São Paulo to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.31t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Chicago. 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 São Paulo to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

296kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Chicago. 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
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+6 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+4 others
Iberia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Air France	Daily	Airbus A350-900+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-400+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEC / Tango	Direct	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ALCT1 → Tango	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
→ Tango	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ALCT2 → Tango	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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