Ocean Freight Route

ChennaiAtlanta

INMAA
ATL
Distance
7,862 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

IN
Origin Port

Chennai

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several container berths equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Specialized automobile and Ro-Ro handling facilities for passenger cars and commercial vehicles
  • Integrated rail sidings connecting to the Indian Railways network for domestic hinterland distribution
  • Upgraded container freight stations and off-dock yards supporting customs clearance and consolidation

Key Exports

Automobiles and automotive componentsTextiles and garmentsLeather products and footwearEngineering goods and machineryChemicals and pharmaceuticals

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow Indian Customs regulations, including mandatory EDI documentation and timely documentation submission.

AT
Destination Port

Atlanta

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Well-developed interstate highway connectivity via I-75, I-85, and I-20 supports high-volume ground freight.
  • Strategic air cargo operations at Hartsfield–Jackson handle time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
  • Well-connected rail infrastructure with Class I railroads supports 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

All inbound cargo moving through Atlanta fall under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and accurate customs declarations.

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