Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United States and Jamaica is 2 days 2h. Ships depart from Savannah (USSAV) and arrive at Montego Bay (JMMBJ) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between United States and Jamaica?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Savannah (USSAV) and arrive into Montego Bay (JMMBJ) around 2 days 2h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United States to Jamaica takes around 1h 46m. Flights depart from Miami International Airport (MIA) and arrive at Sangster International Airport (MBJ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United States and Jamaica?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by American Airlines and IBC Airways and the typical transit time is around 1h 46m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United States and Jamaica. Cargo flights depart from Miami International Airport (MIA) and arrive at Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 1h 48m. Caribbean Airlines and Amerijet International operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between United States to Jamaica by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Jamaica by cargo ship is 1,065 Nautical Miles (1,972 Kilometres / 1,225 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Savannah (USSAV) and Montego Bay (JMMBJ).

Question 7

What is the distance between United States to Jamaica by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Jamaica by air is around 848 Kilometres (527 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

483kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United States 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 United States to Jamaica?

Accepted Answer

88kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United States 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	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+1 others
IBC Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Saab 340
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Caribbean AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300 (winglets) Freighter+1 others
Amerijet InternationalFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 757+2 others
Frontier Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CAGML3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Amberjack / ZCP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
Unity Bridge → RTWPAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UMXAPL → RTWPAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AMERICAS / AGAS → CEIBA / Bonita	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
AMERICAS → CAGML2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ZXB → ZCA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
AA7 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Unity Bridge → CAGML3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UMXAPL → CAGML3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
US4 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL3 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
US1 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL6 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Tango → Bonita	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Unity Bridge → CAGML3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
UMXAPL → CAGML3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AMERICAS / USW → PEX2 / JCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM
AMERICAS / AGAS → BRASEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
AMERICAS → MAOSHTTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AMERICAS → Yuka	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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United States to Jamaica By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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United States to Jamaica by Air freight

Quickest air route

Miami International Airport to Sangster International Airport

Cargo flights

Miami International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport

Most frequent

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sangster International Airport

United States to Jamaica by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Savannah to Montego Bay

Cargo flights

Charleston to Kingston

Most frequent

New York to Kingston

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