Ocean Freight Route

Le HavreNhava Sheva

FRLEH
INNSA
Distance
3,882 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

FR
Origin Port

Le Havre

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths handle ultra-large container ships and tankers
  • Advanced container terminals with post-Panamax and larger gantry cranes
  • Well-developed intermodal connections to inland France via rail shuttles and highway networks
  • Dedicated 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

Shippers are required to follow European Union and French export control regulations, including sensitive technologies classification and licensing where applicable

IN
Destination Port

Nhava Sheva

Infrastructure Highlights

  • A range of deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Advanced ship-to-shore gantry cranes and rubber-tired gantries for rapid container handling
  • Direct rail connectivity via dedicated freight corridors linking the port to hinterland logistics hubs
  • Comprehensive container yard and CFS infrastructure with refrigerated plugs for perishable cargo

Key Imports

Crude oil and petroleum products (via nearby terminals in the Mumbai harbor region)Machinery and capital equipmentConsumer electronics and electrical goodsChemicals, plastics, and industrial raw materialsMetals, steel products, and project cargo

Import Regulations

Imported cargo must be classified under the correct ITC (HS) code and is liable for customs duties, GST, and other statutory charges

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