Ocean Freight Route

ManzanilloCartagena

MXZLO
COCTG
Distance
1,749 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

MX
Origin Port

Manzanillo

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and extensive yard stacking areas
  • Dedicated bulk and breakbulk berths for handling minerals, grains, and project cargo
  • Intermodal road and rail links providing ground transport corridors to Guadalajara and central Mexico
  • Secure customs and inspection facilities supporting efficient cargo clearance

Key Exports

Manufactured goods and automotive partsAgricultural products (grains, sugar, coffee)Minerals and metal productsProcessed foods and beveragesConsumer goods and electronics re-exports

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Mexican customs regulations, including accurate tariff classification and detailed commercial documentation

CO
Destination Port

Cartagena

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths capable of handling large container vessels
  • Advanced container terminals with quay cranes
  • Well-developed on-dock warehousing and storage facilities
  • Efficient 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

Incoming shipments must meet Colombian customs valuation, tariff classification, and sanitary/phytosanitary requirements.

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