Ocean Freight Route

NanjingNew Orleans

CNNKG
USMSY
Distance
6,737 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Select Your Cargo Type

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

CN
Origin Port

Nanjing

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern river-sea quay layout along the Yangtze River
  • Large-scale container yards with rail-connected stacking areas
  • Closely linked expressway access to regional industrial zones and logistics parks
  • Up-to-date cargo handling equipment, including ship-to-shore gantry cranes and automated yard cranes

Key Exports

Machinery and electrical equipmentChemicals and petrochemicalsSteel products and metal materialsAutomobiles and auto partsElectronics and consumer goods

Export Compliance

All exporters should adhere to Chinese customs regulations, including accurate HS classification and complete export declarations.

US
Destination Port

New Orleans

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-draft berths capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • On-dock rail connections linking to major U.S. Class I railroads
  • Extensive barge and breakbulk facilities along the Mississippi River
  • Specialized terminals for containers, bulk, and Ro-Ro cargo

Key Imports

Steel and metal productsCoffee, cocoa, and foodstuffsRubber and forest productsChemicals and fertilizersConsumer goods and manufactured products

Import Regulations

Imports are governed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Coast Guard security regulations

Nanjing to New Orleans Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain