Ocean Freight Route

FelixstoweShanghai

GBFXT
CNSHA
Distance
4,908 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between United Kingdom and China.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

GB
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 controlled items licensing where applicable.

CN
Destination Port

Shanghai

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container terminals with deep-draft berths
  • State-of-the-art ship-to-shore gantry cranes and semi-automated yard equipment
  • Highly developed intermodal links to rail, expressway, and barge networks
  • Purpose-built terminals for energy products and automobiles

Key Imports

Crude oil and refined petroleum productsIron ore and industrial raw materialsAgricultural commodities and food productsHigh-tech components and capital equipmentChemicals and plastics

Import Regulations

Imports are subject to Chinese customs, quarantine, and inspection rules, including CIQ requirements.

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