Ocean Freight Route

HoustonCartagena

USHOU
COCTG
Distance
1,603 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

Houston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale petrochemical and liquid bulk terminals along the Houston Ship Channel
  • Advanced container terminals with quay gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Channel-deepened navigation channel connecting to the Gulf of Mexico
  • Well-connected intermodal network with rail ramps and interstate highway access

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsPlastics and resinsCrude oil and natural gas liquidsIndustrial machinery and equipmentAgricultural commodities (grains, oilseeds)

Export Compliance

Exporters should ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and vet parties against sanctioned party lists for all Houston-origin shipments.

CO
Destination Port

Cartagena

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Ocean-going berths capable of handling large container vessels
  • Upgraded container terminals with STS cranes
  • Integrated on-dock warehousing and storage facilities
  • Regular road connections to major inland markets

Key Imports

Machinery and industrial equipmentConsumer electronics and household appliancesVehicles, auto parts, and transport equipmentChemicals and industrial inputsFoodstuffs and packaged consumer goods

Import Regulations

Imports are subject to Colombian customs valuation, tariff classification, and sanitary/phytosanitary requirements.

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