Ocean Freight Route

ShanghaiGenoa

CNSHA
ITGOA
Distance
4,960 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between China and Italy.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

CN
Origin Port

Shanghai

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale container terminals with deep-draft berths
  • Modern ship-to-shore gantry cranes and semi-automated yard equipment
  • Well-connected intermodal links to national rail and expressway networks
  • Specialized terminals for energy products and automobiles

Key Exports

Electronics and electrical machineryMachinery and industrial equipmentTextiles and apparelConsumer goods and household productsAutomotive parts and vehicles

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow Chinese customs regulations, including correct tariff code usage and truthful valuation.

IT
Destination Port

Genoa

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Advanced container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Purpose-built Ro-Ro berths for vehicle and ferry traffic
  • Extensive rail and road links to Northern Italy and Central Europe
  • Port-adjacent logistics and distribution zones for value-added services

Key Imports

Crude oil and petroleum productsContainers with manufactured goods and consumer productsSteel, metals, and industrial raw materialsAgricultural commodities and food productsProject cargo and heavy machinery

Import Regulations

Imports are subject to European Union customs, product safety, and sanitary-phytosanitary rules, with likely inspections for high-risk goods.

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