Ocean Freight Route
FoshanAtlanta
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Distance
7,255 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
Foshan
Infrastructure Highlights
- Extensive rail connections linking Foshan to Pearl River Delta deep sea container ports
- Dense expressway network providing reliable truck access to regional seaports
- Modern logistics parks and distribution centers supporting export-oriented cargo consolidation
- Close location to major deep sea terminals in the Greater Bay Area facilitates efficient ocean export routing via nearby ports
Key Exports
Furniture and home furnishingsElectrical appliances and lighting productsCeramics, tiles, and sanitary wareMachinery and equipmentMetal products and hardware
Export Compliance
Most exporters route ocean cargo through nearby deep sea ports such as Guangzhou Nansha, so shipping instructions must specify the actual loading port rather than Foshan itself
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Destination Port
Atlanta
Infrastructure Highlights
- Well-developed interstate highway connectivity via I-75, I-85, and I-20 facilitates high-volume ground freight.
- Strategic air cargo operations at Hartsfield–Jackson process time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
- Well-connected rail infrastructure with Class I railroads enables intermodal transfers between air and ground networks.
- Up-to-date warehousing and distribution centers in the metro area support 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 must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and complete customs declarations.