Ocean Freight Route
FelixstoweAtlanta
GBFXTATL
Distance
3,697 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
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Origin Port
Felixstowe
Infrastructure Highlights
- High-draft berths suitable for mainline container services
- High-capacity container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
- Integrated rail terminals connecting to the national rail freight network
- Modern yard management and gate automation systems
Key Exports
Containerized manufactured goodsMachinery and transport equipmentChemicals and petrochemical productsFoodstuffs and beveragesPaper, pulp, and packaging materials
Export Compliance
Exporters must ensure full compliance with United Kingdom export control regulations, including dual-use licensing where applicable.
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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 handle 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 are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and proper customs declarations.