Ocean Freight Route

Los AngelesSalvador

USLAX
BRSSA
Distance
5,337 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Select Your Cargo Type

See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between United States and Brazil.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

US
Origin Port

Los Angeles

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale container terminals with on-dock rail connections
  • Deep-draft berths accommodating ultra-large container vessels
  • Well-developed intermodal links to major interstate highways and rail corridors
  • Modern cargo handling systems and terminal operating technology

Key Exports

Electronics and machineryAgricultural products and foodstuffsAutomotive parts and vehiclesChemicals and plasticsApparel and textiles

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and any applicable International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controls.

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 enable 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.

Los Angeles to Salvador Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain