Ocean Freight Route

SalvadorBuenaventura

BRSSA
COBUN
Distance
2,510 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

BR
Origin Port

Salvador

Infrastructure Highlights

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

Key Exports

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

Export Compliance

Exporters are required to meet Brazilian Receita Federal customs regulations and electronic export declarations (DU-E) via the Siscomex.

CO
Destination Port

Buenaventura

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Multiple deep-water berths capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax container vessels
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and yard stacking equipment
  • On-dock connections to road corridors linking to Cali and the interior of Colombia
  • Dedicated bulk and breakbulk facilities for coffee, sugar, timber, and general cargo

Key Imports

Containerized consumer goodsMachinery and industrial equipmentChemicals and petrochemical productsVehicles and automotive partsFoodstuffs and packaged foods

Import Regulations

Consignees should ensure accurate tariff classification and valuation to comply with Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN) requirements.

Salvador to Buenaventura Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain