Ocean Freight Route
BusanAtlanta
KRPUSATL
Distance
6,267 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
KR
Origin Port
Busan
Infrastructure Highlights
- Large-scale container terminals with deep-water berths
- Advanced ship-to-shore gantry cranes and automated yard equipment
- Well-developed intermodal links to national rail networks
- Specialized facilities for transshipment and feeder services across Northeast Asia
Key Exports
Automobiles and automotive partsElectronics and semiconductorsMachinery and industrial equipmentPetrochemicals and refined petroleum productsSteel and metal products
Export Compliance
Shippers are required to follow South Korean strategic goods control regulations, especially for dual-use items.
AT
Destination Port
Atlanta
Infrastructure Highlights
- Well-developed interstate highway connectivity via I-75, I-85, and I-20 enables high-volume ground freight.
- Strategic air cargo operations at Hartsfield–Jackson manage time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
- Well-connected rail infrastructure with Class I railroads facilitates intermodal transfers between air and ground networks.
- Up-to-date warehousing and distribution centers in the metro area serve regional and national fulfillment.
Key Imports
Consumer electronics and appliancesApparel, footwear, and retail goodsAutomotive components and finished vehicles (via rail/truck from seaports)Industrial machinery and capital equipmentPharmaceuticals and healthcare products
Import Regulations
Imported goods moving through Atlanta are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and complete customs declarations.