Ocean Freight Route

HoustonPuerto Barrios

USHOU
GTPTB
Distance
917 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

  • High-capacity petrochemical and liquid bulk terminals along the Houston Ship Channel
  • Upgraded container terminals with quay gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Panamax- and post-Panamax-capable navigation channel connecting to the Gulf of Mexico
  • Highly developed intermodal network with on-dock and near-dock rail yards 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

Companies need to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and vet parties against restricted party lists for all Houston-origin shipments.

GT
Destination Port

Puerto Barrios

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Dedicated container berths with ship-to-shore cranes
  • Refrigerated storage facilities for temperature-sensitive cargo
  • On-dock rail and road connections connecting to inland Guatemala and Central America
  • Bulk-handling equipment for fertilizers and grains

Key Imports

Manufactured consumer goodsMachinery and industrial equipmentFertilizers and agricultural inputsConstruction materialsFuel and petroleum products (via regional supply chains)

Import Regulations

Consignees should provide complete customs declarations and supporting trade documents to avoid delays.

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