Ocean Freight Route

IncheonShanghai

KRINC
CNSHA
Distance
452 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between South Korea and China.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

KR
Origin Port

Incheon

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Advanced container terminals with post-Panamax gantry cranes
  • Well-developed road and rail links providing multimodal access to major industrial zones
  • Specialized Ro-Ro and passenger ferry berths serving regional routes
  • Direct access to Incheon International Airport enables efficient sea-air transshipment

Key Exports

Automobiles and automotive partsElectronics and electrical machinerySteel and metal productsPetrochemicals and refined chemicalsMachinery and industrial equipment

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow South Korean strategic goods control regulations, notably for high-tech and dual-use items.

CN
Destination Port

Shanghai

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container terminals with deep-draft berths
  • State-of-the-art ship-to-shore gantry cranes and semi-automated yard equipment
  • Highly developed intermodal links to national rail and expressway networks
  • Purpose-built terminals for energy products and automobiles

Key Imports

Crude oil and refined petroleum productsIron ore and industrial raw materialsAgricultural commodities and food productsHigh-tech components and capital equipmentChemicals and plastics

Import Regulations

Imports are subject to Chinese customs, quarantine, and inspection rules, including CIQ requirements.

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