Ocean Freight Route

NorfolkShekou

USORF
CNSHK
Distance
7,199 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

US
Origin Port

Norfolk

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Natural deep-draft harbor capable of handling neo-Panamax vessels
  • Integrated rail connections to Class I rail networks
  • High-capacity container terminals with automated handling equipment
  • Well-developed interstate highway access linking the port to I-64 and I-264

Key Exports

Agricultural products (soybeans, grains)Forest products and paperMachinery and industrial equipmentChemicals and plasticsMilitary and aerospace-related cargo (including project and breakbulk)

Export Compliance

Exporters should comply with U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security rules, especially for strategic and high-technology cargo moving through the region.

CN
Destination Port

Shekou

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container berths equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Integrated intermodal connections to Shenzhen’s expressway and rail networks
  • Dedicated facilities for feeder services within the Pearl River Delta
  • On-dock logistics parks and container freight stations for consolidation and distribution

Key Imports

Electronic components and semiconductorsIndustrial machinery and equipmentChemicals and raw materialsConsumer goods and retail merchandiseAutomotive parts and accessories

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo is subject to China Customs inspection, quarantine checks, and applicable duties and taxes.

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