Ocean Freight Route

Le HavreShanghai

FRLEH
CNSHA
Distance
5,042 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between France and China.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

FR
Origin Port

Le Havre

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths accommodate ultra-large container ships and tankers
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Well-developed intermodal connections to inland France via rail and road corridors
  • Dedicated 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

Shippers are required to follow European Union and French export control regulations, including dual-use goods classification and licensing where applicable

CN
Destination Port

Shanghai

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container terminals with large-vessel berths
  • State-of-the-art ship-to-shore gantry cranes and highly mechanized yard equipment
  • Highly developed intermodal links to rail and highway networks
  • Purpose-built terminals for liquid bulk, dry bulk, and Ro-Ro

Key Imports

Crude oil and refined petroleum productsIron ore and industrial raw materialsAgricultural commodities and food productsHigh-tech components and capital equipmentChemicals and plastics

Import Regulations

Imports are subject to Chinese customs, quarantine, and inspection rules, with potential CIQ inspection and testing.

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