Ocean Freight Route

BarcelonaSalvador

ESBCN
BRSSA
Distance
3,963 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

  • Deep-water berths supporting mainline container and Ro-Ro services
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Integrated hinterland links via highway and rail to Catalonia and broader Iberian markets
  • Dedicated 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

BR
Destination Port

Salvador

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Recently improved container terminals with STS gantry cranes
  • Purpose-built berths for general cargo and container operations
  • Efficient road connections to the BR-324 highway facilitate hinterland distribution
  • Good access to Salvador’s international airport enhances multimodal logistics

Key Imports

Industrial machinery and equipmentChemicals and petrochemical feedstocksConsumer goods and electronicsFertilizersSteel and metal products

Import Regulations

All imports are subject to Brazilian customs clearance through Siscomex and may require import licenses (LI) for controlled items.

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