Ocean Freight Route

VancouverSuape

CAVAN
BRSSA
Distance
5,713 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

CA
Origin Port

Vancouver

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Natural deep-water berths capable of handling large Post-Panamax container vessels
  • Integrated on-terminal rail facilities connecting to major Class I rail networks for transcontinental service
  • High-capacity container terminals with super-post-Panamax cranes
  • Well-developed 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 controlled technologies and dual-use items.

BR
Destination 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 Imports

Crude oil and fuelChemicals and industrial inputsMachinery and capital equipmentContainers with consumer goodsFertilizers and raw materials for industry

Import Regulations

Imports are subject to Brazilian customs clearance procedures, including advance cargo information and proper NCM (Mercosur tariff) classification

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