Ocean Freight Route
AntwerpTacoma
BEANRUSSEA
Distance
4,289 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
BE
Origin Port
Antwerp
Infrastructure Highlights
- High-capacity deep-water container terminals with post-Panamax gantry cranes
- Highly connected rail and barge connections to the European hinterland
- Purpose-built liquid bulk and petrochemical terminals within the port complex
- Upgraded Ro-Ro and breakbulk facilities for automotive and heavy-lift cargo
Key Exports
Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsSteel and metal productsMachinery and industrial equipmentVehicles and automotive partsAgricultural and food products
Export Compliance
All exporters must adhere to European Union dual-use and strategic goods regulations when routing cargo via Antwerp
US
Destination Port
Tacoma
Infrastructure Highlights
- Multiple deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
- On-dock rail facilities connecting to Class I railroads for inland distribution
- Modern container yards with on-terminal reefer plug capacity for refrigerated cargo
- Automated ship-to-shore gantry cranes supporting high-volume container operations
Key Imports
Consumer goods (electronics, appliances, retail merchandise)Automobiles and vehicle partsMachinery and capital equipmentFurniture and household goodsTextiles, apparel, and footwear
Import Regulations
Every import shipment must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including timely filing of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) for ocean shipments.