Ocean Freight Route
ShanghaiAtlanta
CNSHAATL
Distance
6,640 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
CN
Origin Port
Shanghai
Infrastructure Highlights
- Extensive container terminals with deep-water berths
- Advanced ship-to-shore gantry cranes and semi-automated yard equipment
- Integrated intermodal links to rail, expressway, and barge networks
- Dedicated terminals for bulk commodities and vehicles
Key Exports
Electronics and electrical machineryMachinery and industrial equipmentTextiles and apparelConsumer goods and household productsAutomotive parts and vehicles
Export Compliance
Exporters must comply with Chinese customs regulations, including correct tariff code usage and truthful valuation.
AT
Destination Port
Atlanta
Infrastructure Highlights
- Comprehensive interstate highway connectivity via I-75, I-85, and I-20 enables high-volume ground freight.
- High-capacity air cargo operations at Hartsfield–Jackson handle time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
- Robust rail infrastructure with Class I railroads supports intermodal transfers between air and ground networks.
- Modern warehousing and distribution centers in the metro area serve 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
International shipments moving through Atlanta fall under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and accurate customs declarations.