Ocean Freight Route

HoustonManaus

USHOU
BRMAO
Distance
2,827 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

US
Origin Port

Houston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale petrochemical and liquid bulk terminals along the Houston Ship Channel
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Channel-deepened navigation channel connecting to the Gulf of Mexico
  • Well-connected intermodal network with unit train facilities and interstate highway access

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsPlastics and resinsCrude oil and natural gas liquidsIndustrial machinery and equipmentAgricultural commodities (grains, oilseeds)

Export Compliance

Exporters should ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and screen parties against denied party lists for all Houston-origin shipments.

BR
Destination Port

Manaus

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Recently improved container berths with STS crane systems
  • Purpose-built terminals for heavy-lift and project shipments
  • Linked river-ocean shipping network via the Amazon fluvial corridor
  • Near-dock logistics and warehousing zones with bonded storage options

Key Imports

Electronic components and semiconductorsIndustrial machinery and equipmentChemicals and plasticsFuel and lubricantsPackaging materials and raw inputs for manufacturing

Import Regulations

Imports into Manaus often benefit from reduced duties and tax suspension mechanisms

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