Ocean Freight Route

SalvadorAtlanta

BRSSA
ATL
Distance
3,839 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

BR
Origin Port

Salvador

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Upgraded container terminals with STS gantry cranes
  • Specialized berths for general cargo and container operations
  • Integrated road connections to the BR-324 highway enable hinterland distribution
  • Close integration with Salvador’s international airport strengthens multimodal logistics

Key Exports

Soybeans and agricultural commoditiesPulp and paper productsAutomotive parts and machineryPetrochemical and chemical productsProcessed foods and beverages

Export Compliance

Shippers must follow Brazilian Receita Federal customs regulations and digital export declarations (DU-E) via the Siscomex.

AT
Destination Port

Atlanta

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Well-developed interstate highway connectivity via I-75, I-85, and I-20 supports high-volume ground freight.
  • Strategic air cargo operations at Hartsfield–Jackson process time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
  • Well-connected rail infrastructure with Class I railroads enables intermodal transfers between air and ground networks.
  • Up-to-date warehousing and distribution centers in the metro area support regional and national fulfillment.

Key Imports

Consumer electronics and appliancesApparel, footwear, and retail goodsAutomotive components and finished vehicles (via rail/truck from seaports)Industrial machinery and capital equipmentPharmaceuticals and healthcare products

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo moving through Atlanta fall under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and proper customs declarations.

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