Ocean Freight Route

CartagenaTacoma

COCTG
USSEA
Distance
3,240 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

  • High-draft berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Well-developed on-dock warehousing and logistics facilities
  • Efficient road connections to inland distribution corridors

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 provide complete export documentation, including commercial invoices and packing lists.

US
Destination Port

Tacoma

Infrastructure Highlights

  • A range of deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Direct rail facilities connecting to Class I railroads for inland distribution
  • Upgraded container yards with on-terminal reefer plug capacity for refrigerated cargo
  • Heavy-duty ship-to-shore gantry cranes supporting high-volume container operations

Key Imports

Consumer goods (electronics, appliances, retail merchandise)Automobiles and vehicle partsMachinery and capital equipmentFurniture and household goodsTextiles, apparel, and footwear

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including timely filing of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) for ocean shipments.

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