Ocean Freight Route
Long BeachSalvador
USLGBBRSSA
Distance
5,335 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
US
Origin Port
Long Beach
Infrastructure Highlights
- Modern container terminals with on-dock rail connections
- Deep-draft berths suitable for ultra-large container vessels
- Well-developed intermodal links to major freeways and national rail networks
- State-of-the-art environmental and shore power systems for container ships
Key Exports
Containerized manufactured goods and machineryAgricultural products and foodstuffsChemicals and petrochemical productsWastepaper, scrap metal, and recyclablesElectronics and high-value consumer goods
Export Compliance
Exporters must ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and any applicable sanctions programs before cargo is loaded.
BR
Destination Port
Salvador
Infrastructure Highlights
- Recently improved container terminals with quay gantry cranes
- Purpose-built berths for multi-purpose operations
- Efficient road connections to the BR-324 highway support hinterland distribution
- Good access 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
All imports are subject to Brazilian customs clearance through Siscomex and can require import licenses (LI) for controlled items.