Ocean Freight Route

FelixstoweDetroit

GBFXT
USDET
Distance
3,296 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

GB
Origin Port

Felixstowe

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water berths suitable for mainline container services
  • Extensive container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • On-dock rail terminals connecting to the national rail freight network
  • Advanced yard management and terminal operating systems

Key Exports

Containerized manufactured goodsMachinery and transport equipmentChemicals and petrochemical productsFoodstuffs and beveragesPaper, pulp, and packaging materials

Export Compliance

Shippers must ensure full compliance with United Kingdom export control regulations, including controlled items licensing where applicable.

US
Destination Port

Detroit

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several general cargo and bulk terminals along the Detroit River
  • Seamless intermodal connections to Class I railroads and interstate highways
  • Dedicated facilities for handling steel, project cargo, and breakbulk shipments
  • All-season navigation supported by Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway icebreaking services

Key Imports

Automotive components and subassembliesConsumer goods and electronicsIndustrial raw materials (steel, nonferrous metals, plastics)Chemicals and petrochemical productsMachinery and capital equipment

Import Regulations

Incoming freight must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements where applicable.

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