Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Douala is 29 days 9h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Apapa (NGAPP) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Apapa (NGAPP) around 29 days 9h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Douala takes around 22h 29m. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Douala International Airport (DLA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Douala?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Douala International Airport (DLA) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and Air France and the typical transit time is around 22h 29m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Douala by cargo ship is 8,831 Nautical Miles (16,356 Kilometres / 10,163 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Apapa (NGAPP).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Douala by air is around 13,203 Kilometres (8,204 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Douala International Airport (DLA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.9t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Douala. 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 Douala?

Accepted Answer

130kg CO₂e is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Douala. 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
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+2 others
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ WAX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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