Ocean Freight Route
ChennaiBaltimore
INMAAUSBAL
Distance
7,408 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
IN
Origin Port
Chennai
Infrastructure Highlights
- Several container berths equipped with quay gantry cranes
- Specialized automobile and Ro-Ro handling facilities for automotive exports
- Integrated rail sidings connecting to the Indian Railways network for long-haul cargo evacuation
- Upgraded container freight stations and logistics parks 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 proper HS code classification and advance documentation submission.
US
Destination Port
Baltimore
Infrastructure Highlights
- A range of deep-water berths capable of accommodating Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
- Purpose-built Ro-Ro and auto terminals with high-throughput ramps and storage yards
- Direct rail connections to Class I railroads for inland intermodal distribution
- High-capacity container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and automated yard equipment
Key Imports
Automobiles and trucksContainerized consumer goodsSteel and metal productsProject cargo and heavy machineryBulk commodities and raw materials
Import Regulations
All inbound cargo is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including security filing and admissibility checks.