Ocean Freight Route

CartagenaBuenaventura

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Distance
402 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

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Origin Port

Cartagena

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths capable of handling mainline vessels
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Well-developed on-dock warehousing and logistics facilities
  • Efficient road connections to national highways

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsCoffee, bananas, and other agricultural commoditiesManufactured goods and consumer productsMetals, minerals, and industrial raw materialsTextiles and apparel

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow Colombian customs regulations and ensure full export documentation, including commercial invoices and packing lists.

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Destination Port

Buenaventura

Infrastructure Highlights

  • A range of deep-water berths capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax container vessels
  • Specialized container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and yard stacking equipment
  • Direct connections to road corridors linking to Cali and the interior of Colombia
  • Purpose-built bulk and breakbulk facilities for coffee, sugar, timber, and general cargo

Key Imports

Containerized consumer goodsMachinery and industrial equipmentChemicals and petrochemical productsVehicles and automotive partsFoodstuffs and packaged foods

Import Regulations

Importers must ensure accurate tariff classification and valuation to comply with Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN) requirements.

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