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

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Germany is 22 days 22h. Ships depart from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive at Bremerhaven (DEBRV) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive into Bremerhaven (DEBRV) around 22 days 22h later. These services are operated by Maersk, ONE, MSC, MSC, ONE, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, ONE, MSC, ONE, MSC, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from South Africa to Germany takes around 10h 31m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Munich Airport (MUC).

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Germany?

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Munich Airport (MUC) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa, EgyptAir, KLM, Swiss, British Airways, Air France, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 10h 31m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between South Africa and Germany. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between South Africa to Germany by ship?

The distance between South Africa and Germany by cargo ship is 6,585 Nautical Miles (12,196 Kilometres / 7,578 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cape Town (ZACPT) and Bremerhaven (DEBRV).

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

The distance between South Africa and Germany by air is around 8,455 Kilometres (5,254 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Munich Airport (MUC).

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

963kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Germany. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Germany?

331kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Germany. 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.

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

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Air Freight

10h 31m, 2-4 times a week

331kg CO₂e

Container Ship

22 days 22h, 1-2 times a week

963kg CO₂e

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South Africa to Germany by Air freight

The quickest way to get from South Africa to Germany by plane will take about 10h 31m and departs from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrives into Munich Airport (MUC). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Lufthansa is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Munich Airport

Departs from

JNB

Departs from

MUC

10h 31m: 2-4 times a week

8,455 km
5,254 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

331kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+5 others
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+4 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Most frequent

OR Tambo International Airport to Düsseldorf Airport

Departs from

JNB

Departs from

DUS

17h 54m: Every few hours

9,207 km
5,721 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

678kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+4 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+6 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+7 others
Qatar Airways	Daily	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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South Africa to Germany by Container ship

The quickest way to get from South Africa to Germany by ship will take about 22 days 22h and departs from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrives into Bremerhaven (DEBRV). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Bremerhaven

Port of loading

ZACPT

Port of loading

DEBRV

22 days 22h: 1-2 times a week

12,196 km
7,578 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

963kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAX / SAECS / SRX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
SAX / SAECS / SRX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NWC to SAF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SRX → AT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NWC MOR WAF → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → Montreal Express 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Iroko → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SRX → IBC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NWC MOR WAF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MIAX / AIM → SAX / SRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
USWASA Express → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAECS → CAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NWC MOR WAF → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IAS → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Cargo flights

Cape Town to Hamburg

Port of loading

ZACPT

Port of loading

DEHAM

30 days 5h: Every 1-2 weeks

12,630 km
7,848 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.01t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MACS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MACS Maritime
MACS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MACS Maritime
SAX → SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAX / SAECS → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAX → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → SWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAX / SAECS → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SRX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SRX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
SAX / SAECS → IMX / ME11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NWC to SAF → NWC to SAEC - String I	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAX / SAECS → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NWC to SAF → Israel Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAX → SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SRX → LUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAX → ECX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SRX → LUX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SAX / SAECS → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Iroko → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Iroko → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEU6 / FAL3 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
NWC MOR WAF → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
NWC MOR WAF → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Most frequent

Durban to Bremerhaven

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

DEBRV

33 days 8h: Every 1-2 days

13,765 km
8,553 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.09t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAX / SAECS / SRX	Direct	2-4 times a week	ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS / SRX	Direct	2-4 times a week	ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NWC to SAF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAFARI → AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ingwe → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from South Africa to Germany

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

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South Africa to Germany by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Munich Airport

Most frequent

OR Tambo International Airport to Düsseldorf Airport

South Africa to Germany by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Bremerhaven

Cargo flights

Cape Town to Hamburg

Most frequent

Durban to Bremerhaven

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