Ocean Freight Route

Le HavreBaltimore

FRLEH
USBAL
Distance
3,204 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

  • Deep-water berths accommodate ultra-large container ships and tankers
  • Modern container terminals with STS gantry cranes
  • Extensive intermodal connections to inland France via dedicated freight rail lines and motorways
  • Specialized 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

Exporters must comply with European Union and French export control regulations, including strategic items classification and licensing where applicable

US
Destination Port

Baltimore

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several deep-water berths capable of accommodating Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • Dedicated Ro-Ro and auto terminals with high-throughput ramps and storage yards
  • Integrated rail connections to Class I railroads for inland intermodal distribution
  • Upgraded container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and automated yard equipment

Key Imports

Automobiles and trucksContainerized consumer goodsSteel and metal productsProject cargo and heavy machineryBulk commodities and raw materials

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo falls under U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including security filing and admissibility checks.

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