Ocean Freight Route

SuapeNorfolk

BRSSA
USORF
Distance
3,575 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

Norfolk

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water harbor capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • On-dock rail connections to major inland hubs
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Extensive interstate highway access linking the port to I-64 and I-264

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseAutomotive parts and vehiclesFurniture and household goodsElectronics and appliancesIndustrial raw materials and manufactured components

Import Regulations

Imported shipments must meet U.S. Customs and Border Protection screening, including advance electronic data rules.

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