Ocean Freight Route

Le HavreYantian

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Distance
5,245 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

  • 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 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

All export operations must observe European Union and French export control regulations, including strategic items classification and licensing where applicable

CN
Destination Port

Yantian

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water berths supporting mainline Asia–Europe and transpacific services
  • Extensive container yard facilities with advanced stacking systems
  • On-dock rail connections linking the terminal to inland logistics hubs across South China
  • Modern gate and truck appointment systems that streamline landside cargo flows

Key Imports

Raw materials and components for manufacturingConsumer goods and retail merchandiseAutomotive parts and machineryChemicals and industrial inputsFoodstuffs and refrigerated cargo

Import Regulations

Imported goods must comply with China Customs inspection, quarantine, and CIQ requirements, especially for foodstuffs