Ocean Freight Route

Le HavreShekou

FRLEH
CNSHK
Distance
5,236 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

  • Deep-water berths handle 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

CN
Destination Port

Shekou

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container berths equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Well-developed intermodal connections to Shenzhen’s expressway and rail networks
  • Specialized facilities for feeder services within the Pearl River Delta
  • Near-dock logistics parks and container freight stations for consolidation and distribution

Key Imports

Electronic components and semiconductorsIndustrial machinery and equipmentChemicals and raw materialsConsumer goods and retail merchandiseAutomotive parts and accessories

Import Regulations

Incoming shipments must undergo China Customs inspection, quarantine checks, and relevant duties and taxes.

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