Ocean Freight Route

CartagenaCharleston

COCTG
USCHS
Distance
1,366 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

CO
Origin Port

Cartagena

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water berths capable of handling mainline vessels
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Extensive on-dock warehousing and logistics facilities
  • Direct 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

Exporters must comply with Colombian customs regulations and provide complete export documentation, including commercial invoices and packing lists.

US
Destination Port

Charleston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths supporting post-Panamax ships
  • Advanced container terminals with automated container handling equipment
  • Integrated rail connections to inland intermodal hubs
  • Upgraded highway access via truck-friendly road infrastructure

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseFurniture and household itemsElectronics and appliancesTextiles and apparelIndustrial components and raw materials

Import Regulations

Arriving freight must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and advance manifest requirements (including ISF 10+2)

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