Ocean Freight Route

FortalezaTacoma

BRFOR
USSEA
Distance
5,320 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

BR
Origin Port

Fortaleza

Infrastructure Highlights

  • A range of breakbulk cargo berths with updated handling equipment
  • Purpose-built container terminal facilities with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Temperature-controlled storage areas supporting perishable exports
  • Truck access routes to the BR-116 and BR-222 corridors facilitate hinterland distribution

Key Exports

Agricultural commodities (fruits, cashew nuts)Textiles and footwearProcessed foods and beveragesSteel and metal productsLeather and leather goods

Export Compliance

Traders need to comply with Brazilian customs regulations and present complete electronic export declarations via the Brazilian customs system.

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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