Ocean Freight Route

GuayaquilBuenaventura

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Distance
403 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Ecuador and Colombia.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

EC
Origin Port

Guayaquil

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container terminals with gantry cranes
  • Dedicated refrigerated storage and reefer facilities for perishable exports
  • Access to national road corridors linking to Quito and the Andean highlands
  • Nearby international airport enabling multimodal logistics solutions

Key Exports

Bananas and other fresh fruitShrimp and seafood productsCocoa and processed cocoa productsCut flowers and agricultural productsWood products and light manufactured goods

Export Compliance

Exports of agricultural and seafood products require compliance with Ecuadorian and destination-country health regulations

CO
Destination Port

Buenaventura

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several deep-water berths capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax container vessels
  • Upgraded container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and yard stacking equipment
  • Integrated connections to road corridors linking to Cali and the interior of Colombia
  • Specialized 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.

Guayaquil to Buenaventura Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain