Ocean Freight Route

VancouverShekou

CAVAN
CNSHK
Distance
5,536 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

CA
Origin Port

Vancouver

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water berths capable of handling large Post-Panamax container vessels
  • On-dock rail facilities connecting to national Class I rail networks for transcontinental service
  • Modern container terminals with automated container-handling equipment
  • Extensive 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.

CN
Destination Port

Shekou

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container berths equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Well-developed intermodal connections to Shenzhen’s expressway and rail networks
  • Specialized facilities for feeder services within the Pearl River Delta
  • Near-dock logistics parks and container freight stations for consolidation and distribution

Key Imports

Electronic components and semiconductorsIndustrial machinery and equipmentChemicals and raw materialsConsumer goods and retail merchandiseAutomotive parts and accessories

Import Regulations

Incoming shipments must undergo China Customs inspection, quarantine checks, and applicable duties and taxes.

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