Ocean Freight Route

JeddahNew Orleans

SAJED
USMSY
Distance
6,551 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Select Your Cargo Type

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

SA
Origin Port

Jeddah

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths suitable for mainline container vessels
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Well-developed yard space and reefer plug capacity for refrigerated containers
  • Efficient highway links connecting the port to inland logistics and industrial zones

Key Exports

Petrochemicals and refined petroleum productsPlastics and chemical productsSteel and metal productsAgricultural and food productsBuilding materials and construction equipment

Export Compliance

All exporters should observe Saudi export control regulations, including restrictions on dual-use and sensitive goods.

US
Destination Port

New Orleans

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-draft berths capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • On-dock rail connections linking to major U.S. Class I railroads
  • Extensive barge and breakbulk facilities along the Mississippi River
  • Specialized terminals for containers, bulk, and Ro-Ro cargo

Key Imports

Steel and metal productsCoffee, cocoa, and foodstuffsRubber and forest productsChemicals and fertilizersConsumer goods and manufactured products

Import Regulations

Imports are governed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Coast Guard security regulations

Jeddah to New Orleans Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain