Ocean Freight Route

Le HavreVancouver

FRLEH
CAVAN
Distance
4,195 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 handle ultra-large container ships and tankers
  • High-capacity container terminals with STS gantry cranes
  • Integrated intermodal connections to inland France via dedicated freight rail lines and motorways
  • 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 strategic items classification and licensing where applicable

CA
Destination Port

Vancouver

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water berths capable of handling Post-Panamax container vessels
  • On-dock rail facilities connecting to Class I rail networks for transcontinental service
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Extensive bulk and breakbulk terminals for dry bulk and liquid bulk commodities

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and machineryVehicles and automotive partsIndustrial inputs and chemicalsFood products and perishables (including refrigerated cargo)

Import Regulations

Incoming cargo is governed by federal customs, safety, and sanitary rules, including pre-arrival information submission.

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