Ocean Freight Route

SuapeCharleston

BRSSA
USCHS
Distance
3,565 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

Suape

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern deepwater access channel suitable for large container and tanker vessels
  • Purpose-built liquid bulk terminals for petroleum and petrochemical products
  • Strategically linked road network connecting the port to the Recife metropolitan area and the interior of Pernambuco
  • Efficient container terminal facilities with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and yard equipment

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsSugar and ethanolIron and steel productsContainers with manufactured goodsAgricultural commodities (including grains and fruit)

Export Compliance

All export operations must observe Brazilian customs regulations and electronic export documentation via the Single Foreign Trade Portal (Portal Único Siscomex)

US
Destination Port

Charleston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deepwater berths supporting mainline ocean carriers
  • Modern container terminals with automated container handling equipment
  • On-dock rail connections to inland intermodal hubs
  • Enhanced highway access via Interstate 26 and regional arterials

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseFurniture and household itemsElectronics and appliancesTextiles and apparelIndustrial components and raw materials

Import Regulations

Imported shipments must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and advance manifest requirements (including ISF 10+2)

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