Ocean Freight Route

Le HavreLos Angeles

FRLEH
USLAX
Distance
4,832 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

FR
Origin Port

Le Havre

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water berths handle ultra-large container ships and tankers
  • Modern container terminals with STS gantry cranes
  • Extensive intermodal connections to inland France via rail shuttles and highway networks
  • Specialized liquid bulk and petrochemical facilities handle 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

Los Angeles

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale container terminals with on-dock rail connections
  • Deep-draft berths accommodating ultra-large container vessels
  • Well-developed intermodal links to major interstate highways and rail corridors
  • Modern cargo handling systems and terminal operating technology

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and household appliancesFurniture and home furnishingsAutomotive parts and vehiclesIndustrial machinery and components

Import Regulations

All arriving cargo must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including accurate entry documentation and tariff classification.

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