Ocean Freight Route

Le HavreSalvador

FRLEH
BRSSA
Distance
4,269 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

  • Large-vessel capable berths accommodate ultra-large container ships and tankers
  • High-capacity container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Integrated intermodal connections to inland France via rail and road corridors
  • 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 dual-use goods classification and licensing where applicable

BR
Destination Port

Salvador

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container terminals with quay gantry cranes
  • Dedicated berths for multi-purpose operations
  • Direct road connections to the BR-324 highway enable hinterland distribution
  • Proximity to Salvador’s international airport supports multimodal logistics

Key Imports

Industrial machinery and equipmentChemicals and petrochemical feedstocksConsumer goods and electronicsFertilizersSteel and metal products

Import Regulations

Incoming cargo must comply with Brazilian customs clearance through Siscomex and can require import licenses (LI) for controlled items.

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