Ocean Freight Route

HamburgDetroit

DEHAM
USDET
Distance
3,529 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

DE
Origin Port

Hamburg

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Advanced container terminals with STS cranes
  • Integrated rail and barge connections to Central Europe
  • Large-vessel capable berths accommodating ULCVs
  • IT-integrated yard operations with terminal operating systems

Key Exports

Machinery and industrial equipmentAutomobiles and automotive partsChemicals and pharmaceuticalsRefined metals and metal productsConsumer goods and electronics

Export Compliance

Users must observe European Union and German export control regulations, particularly for sensitive technologies.

US
Destination Port

Detroit

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Multiple general cargo and bulk terminals along the Detroit River
  • Direct intermodal connections to Class I railroads and interstate highways
  • Specialized facilities for handling steel, project cargo, and breakbulk shipments
  • Year-round 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

Imports are governed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and relevant partner government agency requirements where applicable.

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