Ocean Freight Route

BarcelonaDetroit

ESBCN
USDET
Distance
3,638 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

ES
Origin Port

Barcelona

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths supporting mainline container and Ro-Ro services
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Well-connected hinterland links via highway and rail to Catalonia and broader Iberian markets
  • Specialized cruise and passenger terminals separated from main cargo operations

Key Exports

Automobiles and automotive componentsChemicals and petrochemical productsMachinery and industrial equipmentFood and agricultural products (including wine and olive oil)Textiles, fashion, and consumer goods

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow European Union export control regulations, including dual-use goods under EU Regulation (EU) 2021/821

US
Destination Port

Detroit

Infrastructure Highlights

  • A range of general cargo and bulk terminals along the Detroit River
  • Efficient intermodal connections to Class I railroads and interstate highways
  • Purpose-built facilities for handling steel, project cargo, and breakbulk shipments
  • Continuous navigation supported by Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway icebreaking services

Key Imports

Automotive components and subassembliesConsumer goods and electronicsIndustrial raw materials (steel, nonferrous metals, plastics)Chemicals and petrochemical productsMachinery and capital equipment

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements where applicable.

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