Ocean Freight Route

CharlotteBuenaventura

CLT
COBUN
Distance
1,894 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

CL
Origin Port

Charlotte

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Well-developed intermodal connections linking Charlotte Douglas International Airport with Class I rail yards
  • Convenient access to Interstate 85 and Interstate 77 for truck freight distribution
  • Upgraded air cargo facilities with specialized cargo ramps and temperature-controlled storage
  • Strategic logistics presence with regional fulfillment hubs serving the broader Eastern U.S.

Key Exports

Machinery and industrial equipmentAutomotive parts and vehiclesChemicals and plasticsElectrical and electronic componentsAerospace and defense-related products

Export Compliance

Exporters should comply with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and screen all parties against U.S. government denied and restricted party lists.

CO
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.

Charlotte to Buenaventura Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain