Ocean Freight Route

SeattleYantian

USSEA
CNCWN
Distance
5,607 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

US
Origin Port

Seattle

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Multiple deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • On-dock rail connections linking marine terminals to major Class I railroads
  • Modern container terminals with high-capacity ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Proximity to Interstate highways supporting regional ground distribution

Key Exports

Aerospace products and partsAgricultural commodities (including grains and oilseeds)Forest products (lumber, pulp, and paper)High-technology equipment and electronicsSeafood and frozen food products

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), especially for aerospace and dual-use technologies.

CN
Destination Port

Yantian

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths supporting mainline Asia–Europe and transpacific services
  • High-capacity container yard facilities with advanced stacking systems
  • Direct rail connections linking the terminal to inland logistics hubs across South China
  • Advanced gate and truck appointment systems that optimize landside cargo flows

Key Imports

Raw materials and components for manufacturingConsumer goods and retail merchandiseAutomotive parts and machineryChemicals and industrial inputsFoodstuffs and refrigerated cargo

Import Regulations

Arriving shipments must comply with China Customs inspection, quarantine, and CIQ requirements, especially for foodstuffs

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