Ocean Freight Route

OaklandSalvador

USOAK
BRSSA
Distance
5,590 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

US
Origin Port

Oakland

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale container terminals with on-dock rail connectivity
  • Ocean-going berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Extensive intermodal links to regional rail and interstate highway networks
  • Contemporary 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

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

BR
Destination Port

Salvador

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container terminals with quay gantry cranes
  • Dedicated berths for container operations
  • Direct road connections to the BR-324 highway support hinterland distribution
  • Proximity to Salvador’s international airport supports multimodal logistics

Key Imports

Industrial machinery and equipmentChemicals and petrochemical feedstocksConsumer goods and electronicsFertilizersSteel and metal products

Import Regulations

Incoming cargo must comply with Brazilian customs clearance through Siscomex and can require import licenses (LI) for controlled items.

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