Ocean Freight Route

SuapeXiamen

BRSSA
CNXMN
Distance
8,985 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)

CN
Destination Port

Xiamen

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths capable of accommodating Panamax and post-Panamax ships
  • Modern container terminals with high-capacity quay cranes
  • Well-linked multimodal network with road, rail, and feeder connections to inland manufacturing zones
  • Up-to-date yard operations using RTGs and RMGs for container handling

Key Imports

Raw materials and components for manufacturingChemicals and plasticsAgricultural products and foodstuffsConsumer goods and retail merchandiseMachinery, equipment, and industrial parts

Import Regulations

Imports are subject to Chinese customs, quarantine, and CIQ requirements, including complete electronic declarations.

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