Ocean Freight Route

NavegantesHouston

BRNVT
USHOU
Distance
4,328 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

BR
Origin Port

Navegantes

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Dedicated reefer plug points for refrigerated containers supporting the regional food industry
  • Good road connectivity to the BR-470 and BR-101 corridors for hinterland distribution
  • Proximity to Ministro Victor Konder International Airport enabling combined air–sea logistics solutions

Key Exports

Poultry and processed meatsFrozen and chilled food productsWood products and paperTextiles and apparelMachinery and industrial equipment

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Brazilian customs regulations and submit complete advance cargo information through the SISCOMEX system.

US
Destination Port

Houston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale petrochemical and liquid bulk terminals along the Houston Ship Channel
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Channel-deepened navigation channel connecting to the Gulf of Mexico
  • Well-connected intermodal network with unit train facilities and interstate highway access

Key Imports

Crude oil and feedstocksChemicals and chemical intermediatesSteel products and project cargoConsumer goods and retail merchandise in containersIndustrial machinery and parts

Import Regulations

Arriving shipments are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including accurate filing of Importer Security Filing (ISF) 10+2 and customs entries.

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