Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Mexico is 42 days 3h. Ships depart from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive at Altamira (MXATM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive into Altamira (MXATM) around 42 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Mexico takes around 1 day 1h. Flights depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 1h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Mexico by cargo ship is 9,603 Nautical Miles (17,784 Kilometres / 11,051 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cape Town (ZACPT) and Altamira (MXATM).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Mexico by air is around 14,528 Kilometres (9,027 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

3.34t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Mexico. 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 South Africa to Mexico?

Accepted Answer

589kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Mexico. 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	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900+3 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA → Canada Gulf Bridge	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX1 → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → ACSA2 / WSA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ZAX3 / FAX → WSA2 / WS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, PIL
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → WSA3 / TLP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
ZAX1 → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → ACSA2 / WSA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → ACSA3 / WSA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ZAX1 → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → ACSA2 / WSA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → ACSA3 / WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → ACSA3 / WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
→ ACSA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
→ ACSA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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

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South Africa to Mexico by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cape Town International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún

Most frequent

OR Tambo International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

South Africa to Mexico by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Altamira

Cargo flights

Durban to Manzanillo

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