Ocean Freight Route

HoustonSalvador

USHOU
BRSSA
Distance
4,164 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

Companies need to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and screen parties against sanctioned party lists for all Houston-origin shipments.

BR
Destination Port

Salvador

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container terminals with quay gantry cranes
  • Dedicated berths for multi-purpose operations
  • Direct road connections to the BR-324 highway support hinterland distribution
  • Proximity to Salvador’s international airport supports multimodal logistics

Key Imports

Industrial machinery and equipmentChemicals and petrochemical feedstocksConsumer goods and electronicsFertilizersSteel and metal products

Import Regulations

Incoming cargo must comply with Brazilian customs clearance through Siscomex and can require import licenses (LI) for controlled items.

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