Ocean Freight Route

ShekouAtlanta

CNSHK
ATL
Distance
7,273 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

CN
Origin Port

Shekou

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container berths equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Well-developed intermodal connections to Shenzhen’s expressway and rail networks
  • Specialized facilities for feeder services within the Pearl River Delta
  • Near-dock logistics parks and container freight stations for consolidation and distribution

Key Exports

Electronics and electrical machineryTelecommunications equipmentMachinery and mechanical appliancesFurniture and household goodsTextiles and garments

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow Chinese customs regulations, including accurate Harmonized System classification and value declaration.

AT
Destination Port

Atlanta

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Well-developed interstate highway connectivity via I-75, I-85, and I-20 enables high-volume ground freight.
  • Strategic air cargo operations at Hartsfield–Jackson manage time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
  • Well-connected rail infrastructure with Class I railroads supports intermodal transfers between air and ground networks.
  • Up-to-date 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

All inbound cargo moving through Atlanta are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and complete customs declarations.

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