Ocean Freight Route

FelixstoweTacoma

GBFXT
USSEA
Distance
4,187 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

  • Large-vessel-capable berths suitable for mainline container services
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Direct rail terminals connecting to the national rail freight network
  • Up-to-date yard management and truck appointment systems

Key Exports

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

Export Compliance

Traders must ensure full compliance with United Kingdom export control regulations, including strategic goods licensing where applicable.

US
Destination Port

Tacoma

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Multiple deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • On-dock rail facilities connecting to Class I railroads for inland distribution
  • Modern container yards with on-terminal reefer plug capacity for refrigerated cargo
  • Automated ship-to-shore gantry cranes supporting high-volume container operations

Key Imports

Consumer goods (electronics, appliances, retail merchandise)Automobiles and vehicle partsMachinery and capital equipmentFurniture and household goodsTextiles, apparel, and footwear

Import Regulations

Every import shipment must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including timely filing of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) for ocean shipments.

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