Ocean Freight Route

VancouverGenoa

CAVAN
ITGOA
Distance
4,647 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Canada and Italy.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

CA
Origin Port

Vancouver

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Sheltered deep-water berths capable of handling large Post-Panamax container vessels
  • Direct on-dock rail facilities connecting to major Class I rail networks for transcontinental service
  • Advanced container terminals with automated container-handling equipment
  • Comprehensive bulk and breakbulk terminals for resource-based exports

Key Exports

Forest products (lumber, pulp, paper)Coal and metallurgical coalGrain and agricultural productsPotash and other mineral fertilizersContainerized manufactured goods and machinery

Export Compliance

Exporters must ensure compliance with Canada’s Export and Import Permits Act, particularly for strategic goods and sensitive technologies.

IT
Destination Port

Genoa

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Specialized Ro-Ro berths for vehicle and ferry traffic
  • Well-connected rail and road links to Northern Italy and Central Europe
  • Near-dock logistics and distribution zones for value-added services

Key Imports

Crude oil and petroleum productsContainers with manufactured goods and consumer productsSteel, metals, and industrial raw materialsAgricultural commodities and food productsProject cargo and heavy machinery

Import Regulations

Consignees must observe European Union customs, product safety, and sanitary-phytosanitary rules, with likely inspections for high-risk goods.

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