Ocean Freight Route

OaklandBuenos Aires

USOAK
ARBUE
Distance
5,617 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

US
Origin Port

Oakland

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container terminals with on-dock rail connectivity
  • Deep-draft berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Well-developed intermodal links to regional rail and interstate highway networks
  • Upgraded cargo-handling equipment and yard management systems

Key Exports

Agricultural products (including refrigerated meat, fruit, and nuts)Forest products and paperMachinery and industrial equipmentWastepaper and scrap materialsWine and beverages

Export Compliance

Exporters should ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and any applicable sanctions programs when routing cargo via Oakland.

AR
Destination Port

Buenos Aires

Infrastructure Highlights

  • A range of container terminals equipped with STS gantry cranes
  • Purpose-built berths for general cargo and bulk handling
  • Direct rail and road connections linking the port to the Greater Buenos Aires logistics corridor
  • Continuously improved yard equipment and storage areas for temperature-controlled containers

Key Imports

Machinery and industrial equipmentConsumer electronics and household appliancesChemicals and pharmaceuticalsAutomotive parts and finished vehiclesPlastics, metals, and manufactured inputs

Import Regulations

Imports may require prior import licenses and registrations with Argentine authorities, especially for chemicals.

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