Air Freight Route
HoustonRecife
IAHREC
Distance
7,694 km
Air Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Flights
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
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Origin Airport
Houston
Infrastructure Highlights
- Extensive petrochemical and liquid bulk terminals along the Houston Ship Channel
- Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
- Deep-draft navigation channel connecting to the Gulf of Mexico
- Integrated 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
Shippers must ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and screen parties against restricted party lists for all Houston-origin shipments.
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Destination Airport
Recife
Infrastructure Highlights
- Well-connected airfreight facilities with dedicated cargo terminals
- Convenient national and international flight connections supporting time-sensitive shipments
- Upgraded runway and apron infrastructure accommodating wide-body freighters and belly cargo operations
- Connectivity with regional road corridors for inland distribution of air cargo
Key Imports
Machinery and industrial equipmentElectronics and telecommunications equipmentPharmaceuticals and medical suppliesChemicals and petrochemical inputsConsumer goods and retail merchandise
Import Regulations
Imported cargo by air is required to be declared through SISCOMEX with accurate commercial documentation and proper tariff classification