Ocean Freight Route

SuapeNashville

BRSSA
BNA
Distance
3,960 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)

BN
Destination Port

Nashville

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Integrated interstate highway connections via I-24, I-40, and I-65 supporting regional ground freight distribution
  • On-airport air cargo facilities at Nashville International Airport with dedicated freight aprons and round-the-clock operations
  • Established rail intermodal access through Class I railroads for inland container and trailer-on-flatcar movements
  • Advanced logistics and distribution centers clustered around the airport and interstate corridors for retail fulfillment

Key Imports

Consumer electronics and appliancesApparel, footwear, and textilesAutomotive components and assembliesIndustrial inputs and raw materialsFurniture and home goods

Import Regulations

Imported goods routed through Nashville are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspection and must comply with applicable federal agency regulations.

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