Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Norfolk is 26 days 12h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at PORTSMOUTH VA (USPTM) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into PORTSMOUTH VA (USPTM) around 26 days 12h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Norfolk takes around 16h 48m. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 48m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Norfolk. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 17h 32m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Norfolk by cargo ship is 7,111 Nautical Miles (13,170 Kilometres / 8,184 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Norfolk (USORF).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Norfolk by air is around 7,877 Kilometres (4,894 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.23t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Norfolk. 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 Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

491kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Norfolk. 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	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+4 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GS1 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
GS1 / GULFEX → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USA to SAEC String 1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Neo Samba → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ipanema → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AS2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ASE → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
ASE → AA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
GULFEX → NAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SX1 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Santana → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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São Paulo to Norfolk By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

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Viracopos International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

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Santos to PORTSMOUTH VA

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