Ocean Freight Route

Puerto BarriosCharleston

GTPTB
USCHS
Distance
1,127 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

  • Purpose-built container berths with ship-to-shore cranes
  • Cold-chain storage facilities for temperature-sensitive cargo
  • Integrated rail and road connections connecting to inland Guatemala and Central America
  • General cargo-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

Traders must ensure valid plant health and sanitary documents for agricultural exports in line with local and destination-country regulations.

US
Destination Port

Charleston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deepwater berths supporting large container vessels
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • On-dock rail connections to Class I railroads
  • Enhanced highway access via interstate and state highway corridors

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseFurniture and household itemsElectronics and appliancesTextiles and apparelIndustrial components and raw materials

Import Regulations

Imported shipments falls under U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and advance manifest requirements (including ISF 10+2)

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