Ocean Freight · Le Havre → United States
Ocean Freight from Le Havre to United States
11 port combinations connect Le Havre and United States in our network. The shortest, Le Havre → New York / New Jersey, is 3,129 nautical miles; transit across the lane ranges 8–31 days port to port.
- Distance
- 3,129 nm
- Transit
- 8–31 days
- Service
- FCL & LCL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
GoForwarder books full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) space on this lane, coordinates pickup and export in France, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in United States.
- Origin
- Le Havre (FRLEH), France
- Destination
- United States
- Distance
- from 3,129 nm (5,795 km)
- Estimated transit
- 8–31 days
- Routing via
- Panama Canal
- Equipment
- FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
Network
Main port pairs
| Origin | Destination | Distance | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Havre | New York / New Jersey | 3,129 nm | 8–14 days |
| Le Havre | Norfolk | 3,305 nm | 8–15 days |
| Le Havre | Charleston | 3,617 nm | 9–15 days |
| Le Havre | Savannah | 3,672 nm | 9–16 days |
| Le Havre | Miami | 3,916 nm | 10–16 days |
| Le Havre | New Orleans | 4,649 nm | 12–19 days |
| Le Havre | Houston | 4,863 nm | 12–19 days |
| Le Havre | Los Angeles | 7,632 nm | 19–28 days |
| Le Havre | Long Beach | 7,632 nm | 19–28 days |
| Le Havre | Oakland | 8,030 nm | 20–29 days |
| Le Havre | Seattle | 8,849 nm | 22–31 days |
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and booking
Send cargo details on WhatsApp; we confirm the rate and book vessel space from Le Havre.
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in France.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing Le Havre → United States: about 8–31 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.
- 04
Import clearance
Customs clearance in United States, coordinated with our customs broker partners.
- 05
Final delivery
Drayage from the terminal to your warehouse, with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into United States
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- ISF 10+2, filed 24 h before loading at origin
- CBP entry (Form 7501) through a U.S. customs broker, with customs bond
- USMCA certification of origin when applicable
- FDA / USDA prior notice for regulated goods
What drives the price on this lane
- Base ocean freight (per container for FCL, per CBM for LCL)
- Bunker / fuel surcharges (BAF) and peak-season surcharges
- Terminal handling at origin and destination (THC)
- Documentation and B/L fees
- Customs clearance at both ends
- Drayage from the port to the final address
- Cargo insurance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does ocean freight from Le Havre to United States take?+
Estimated transit is 8–31 days port to port. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Le Havre from United States?+
The shortest pair is 3,129 nm (5,795 km) by sea via the Panama Canal.
How much does ocean freight from Le Havre to United States cost?+
It depends on container size or volume (CBM), the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
FCL or LCL — which one do I need?+
Below roughly 15 m³, consolidated LCL is usually cheaper. Above that, a 20-foot container starts to pay off; a 40-foot container fits about 67 m³.
What documents do I need to import into United States?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); ISF 10+2, filed 24 h before loading at origin; CBP entry (Form 7501) through a U.S. customs broker, with customs bond.
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