Ocean Freight Route

SuapeManzanillo

BRSSA
MXZLO
Distance
4,420 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

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

MX
Destination Port

Manzanillo

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and extensive yard stacking areas
  • Dedicated bulk and breakbulk berths for handling minerals, grains, and project cargo
  • Intermodal road and rail links providing ground transport corridors to Guadalajara and central Mexico
  • Secure customs and inspection facilities supporting streamlined cargo clearance

Key Imports

Containerized consumer goods and retail productsMachinery, equipment, and industrial inputsChemicals and petrochemical productsAutomotive vehicles and componentsSteel, plastics, and construction materials

Import Regulations

Inbound cargo needs full customs declarations, accurate valuation, and adherence to Mexican NOM technical standards where applicable

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