Ocean Freight Route

CharlestonBuenaventura

USCHS
COBUN
Distance
1,743 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

US
Origin Port

Charleston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Panamax-capable berths supporting large container vessels
  • High-throughput container terminals with super-post-Panamax cranes
  • Direct rail connections to major U.S. rail networks
  • Dedicated highway access via interstate and state highway corridors

Key Exports

Automotive and vehicle partsMachinery and industrial equipmentChemicals and plasticsPaper and forest productsAgricultural and food products

Export Compliance

Cargo owners must adhere to U.S. Export Administration Regulations and submit accurate Electronic Export Information via AES

CO
Destination Port

Buenaventura

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Multiple deep-water berths capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax container vessels
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and yard stacking equipment
  • On-dock connections to road corridors linking to Cali and the interior of Colombia
  • Dedicated 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

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

Charleston to Buenaventura Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain