Ocean Freight Route

SuapeCharlotte

BRSSA
CLT
Distance
3,688 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

  • High-capacity access channel suitable for large container and tanker vessels
  • Dedicated liquid bulk terminals for petroleum and petrochemical products
  • Well-connected road network connecting the port to the Recife metropolitan area and the interior of Pernambuco
  • Upgraded 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

Shippers are required to follow Brazilian customs regulations and electronic export documentation via the Single Foreign Trade Portal (Portal Único Siscomex)

CL
Destination Port

Charlotte

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive intermodal connections linking Charlotte Douglas International Airport with Class I rail yards
  • Efficient access to Interstate 85 and Interstate 77 for truck freight distribution
  • High-capacity air cargo facilities with dedicated freighter stands and temperature-controlled storage
  • Robust logistics presence with large distribution centers serving the broader Eastern U.S.

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and electrical appliancesAutomotive components and tiresIndustrial raw materials and semi-finished goodsPharmaceuticals and medical devices

Import Regulations

Imported goods are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clearance and must be accompanied by complete and accurate entry paperwork.

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