Ocean Freight Route

GuangzhouDetroit

CNGGZ
USDET
Distance
6,776 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

CN
Origin Port

Guangzhou

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale container terminals with advanced ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Well-developed inland barge and river feeder network along the Pearl River Delta
  • Seamless highway and expressway links to major manufacturing zones in Guangdong Province
  • Specialized bulk and liquid cargo berths for commodity shipments

Key Exports

Electronics and electrical machineryFurniture and household goodsTextiles and garmentsAutomotive parts and vehiclesMachinery and industrial equipment

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow Chinese customs regulations, including correct commodity coding and full value disclosure.

US
Destination Port

Detroit

Infrastructure Highlights

  • A range of general cargo and bulk terminals along the Detroit River
  • Efficient intermodal connections to Class I railroads and interstate highways
  • Purpose-built facilities for handling steel, project cargo, and breakbulk shipments
  • Continuous 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

All inbound cargo is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements where applicable.

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