Ocean Freight Route

Le HavreBogota

FRLEH
BOG
Distance
4,574 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

FR
Origin Port

Le Havre

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water berths accommodate ultra-large container ships and tankers
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Extensive intermodal connections to inland France via dedicated freight rail lines and motorways
  • Specialized liquid bulk and petrochemical facilities support the nearby industrial and refinery complexes

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsContainers with manufactured goods and consumer productsAutomotive parts and machineryAgricultural and food productsForest products and paper

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with European Union and French export control regulations, including dual-use goods classification and licensing where applicable

BO
Destination Port

Bogota

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Well-developed airfreight facilities at El Dorado International Airport, including dedicated cargo terminals and cold-chain storage
  • Efficient truck and rail connections linking Bogota to Caribbean and Pacific seaports such as Cartagena and Buenaventura
  • Upgraded logistics parks and distribution centers in the Bogota metropolitan area supporting regional distribution
  • Comprehensive customs and security infrastructure at the airport cargo area, including X-ray scanning and bonded warehouses

Key Imports

Machinery and industrial equipmentElectronics and telecommunications equipmentChemicals and pharmaceutical inputsAutomotive parts and vehicles (via inland distribution from seaports)Consumer goods and retail merchandise

Import Regulations

Trading companies should register with Colombian customs (DIAN) and verify that all commercial invoices, packing lists, and air waybills are consistent with the electronic declarations

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