Ocean Freight Route
Puerto BarriosBaltimore
GTPTBUSBAL
Distance
1,548 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
GT
Origin 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 non-containerized cargo
Key Exports
Bananas and other tropical fruitCoffee and agricultural productsSugar and related agro-industrial goodsProcessed foodstuffsWood and forestry products
Export Compliance
Shippers should ensure full phytosanitary certification for plant-based exports in line with national and destination-country regulations.
US
Destination Port
Baltimore
Infrastructure Highlights
- A range of deep-water berths capable of accommodating Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
- Purpose-built Ro-Ro and auto terminals with high-throughput ramps and storage yards
- Direct rail connections to Class I railroads for inland intermodal distribution
- High-capacity container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and automated yard equipment
Key Imports
Automobiles and trucksContainerized consumer goodsSteel and metal productsProject cargo and heavy machineryBulk commodities and raw materials
Import Regulations
All inbound cargo falls under U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including security filing and admissibility checks.