Ocean Freight Route

Le HavreAtlanta

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ATL
Distance
3,705 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

FR
Origin Port

Le Havre

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-vessel capable berths handle ultra-large container ships and tankers
  • High-capacity container terminals with STS gantry cranes
  • Integrated intermodal connections to inland France via dedicated freight rail lines and motorways
  • Purpose-built liquid bulk and petrochemical facilities support the nearby industrial and refinery complexes

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsContainers with manufactured goods and consumer productsAutomotive parts and machineryAgricultural and food productsForest products and paper

Export Compliance

All export operations must observe European Union and French export control regulations, including strategic items classification and licensing where applicable

AT
Destination Port

Atlanta

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive interstate highway connectivity via I-75, I-85, and I-20 supports high-volume ground freight.
  • Major air cargo operations at Hartsfield–Jackson handle time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
  • Integrated rail infrastructure with Class I railroads supports intermodal transfers between air and ground networks.
  • Advanced warehousing and distribution centers in the metro area support regional and national fulfillment.

Key Imports

Consumer electronics and appliancesApparel, footwear, and retail goodsAutomotive components and finished vehicles (via rail/truck from seaports)Industrial machinery and capital equipmentPharmaceuticals and healthcare products

Import Regulations

Imported goods moving through Atlanta fall under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and proper customs declarations.

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