Ocean Freight Route

VancouverShenzhen

CAVAN
CNSZX
Distance
5,528 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

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

CN
Destination Port

Shenzhen

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container terminals with deep-water berths
  • State-of-the-art ship-to-shore gantry cranes and semi-automated yard equipment
  • Highly developed intermodal links to China’s rail network
  • Efficient connections with Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport for multimodal logistics

Key Imports

Electronic components and semiconductorsRaw materials and industrial inputsMachinery and production equipmentChemicals and plasticsConsumer goods and retail merchandise

Import Regulations

Imports must meet Chinese customs requirements, including accurate invoices and packing lists and regulation-compliant marks.

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