Ocean Freight Route

SalvadorLos Angeles

BRSSA
USLAX
Distance
5,337 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

  • Recently improved container terminals with STS gantry cranes
  • Purpose-built berths for general cargo and container operations
  • Efficient road connections to the BR-324 highway enable hinterland distribution
  • Good access to 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

Exporters are required to meet Brazilian Receita Federal customs regulations and digital export declarations (DU-E) via the Integrated Foreign Trade System.

US
Destination Port

Los Angeles

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container terminals with on-dock rail connections
  • Deep-water berths accommodating ultra-large container vessels
  • Integrated intermodal links to major interstate highways and rail corridors
  • Advanced cargo handling systems and terminal operating technology

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and household appliancesFurniture and home furnishingsAutomotive parts and vehiclesIndustrial machinery and components

Import Regulations

All arriving cargo must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including accurate entry documentation and tariff classification.

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