Ocean Freight Route
HamburgBaltimore
DEHAMUSBAL
Distance
3,455 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
DE
Origin Port
Hamburg
Infrastructure Highlights
- High-capacity container terminals with STS cranes
- Extensive rail and barge connections to Central Europe
- Deep-water berths accommodating ULCVs
- Automated yard operations with smart gate controls
Key Exports
Machinery and industrial equipmentAutomobiles and automotive partsChemicals and pharmaceuticalsRefined metals and metal productsConsumer goods and electronics
Export Compliance
Exporters must comply with European Union and German export control regulations, particularly for sensitive technologies.
US
Destination Port
Baltimore
Infrastructure Highlights
- Several deep-water berths capable of accommodating Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
- Dedicated Ro-Ro and auto terminals with high-throughput ramps and storage yards
- Integrated rail connections to Class I railroads for inland intermodal distribution
- Upgraded container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and automated yard equipment
Key Imports
Automobiles and trucksContainerized consumer goodsSteel and metal productsProject cargo and heavy machineryBulk commodities and raw materials
Import Regulations
All imported goods falls under U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including security filing and admissibility checks.