Ocean Freight Route

CartagenaManzanillo

COCTG
MXZLO
Distance
1,749 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 large container vessels
  • Modern container terminals with STS cranes
  • Extensive on-dock warehousing and storage facilities
  • Direct road connections to major inland markets

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 submit accurate export documentation, including commercial invoices and packing lists.

MX
Destination Port

Manzanillo

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and extensive yard stacking areas
  • Specialized bulk and breakbulk berths for handling minerals, grains, and project cargo
  • Integrated road and rail links providing ground transport corridors to Guadalajara and central Mexico
  • Controlled-access customs and inspection facilities supporting streamlined cargo clearance

Key Imports

Containerized consumer goods and retail productsMachinery, equipment, and industrial inputsChemicals and petrochemical productsAutomotive vehicles and componentsSteel, plastics, and construction materials

Import Regulations

All arriving shipments demand full customs declarations, accurate valuation, and adherence to Mexican NOM technical standards where applicable

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