Ocean Freight Route
MelbourneBaltimore
AUMELUSBAL
Distance
8,871 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
AU
Origin Port
Melbourne
Infrastructure Highlights
- High-capacity container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
- Extensive on-dock rail connections linking to national freight corridors
- Deep-water berths suitable for high-capacity container and bulk vessels
- Advanced port community systems for electronic documentation
Key Exports
Agricultural products (grains, meat, dairy)Minerals and raw materialsManufactured goods and machineryProcessed foods and beveragesEducation and professional services (via associated trade flows)
Export Compliance
Shippers are required to follow Australian Border Force and Department of Agriculture requirements regarding export declarations, biosecurity, and sanitary controls.
US
Destination Port
Baltimore
Infrastructure Highlights
- A range of deep-water berths capable of accommodating Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
- Purpose-built Ro-Ro and auto terminals with high-throughput ramps and storage yards
- Direct rail connections to Class I railroads for inland intermodal distribution
- High-capacity container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and automated yard equipment
Key Imports
Automobiles and trucksContainerized consumer goodsSteel and metal productsProject cargo and heavy machineryBulk commodities and raw materials
Import Regulations
All inbound cargo is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including security filing and admissibility checks.