Ocean Freight Route

Puerto BarriosLa Guaira

GTPTB
VELAG
Distance
1,302 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Select Your Cargo Type

See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Guatemala and Venezuela.

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

Exporters must ensure full phytosanitary certification for plant-based exports in line with Guatemalan and destination-country regulations.

VE
Destination Port

La Guaira

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several deep-water berths capable of handling Panamax-class vessels
  • Specialized container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Adjacent customs and inspection facilities for faster clearance
  • Highway links to Caracas and the inland distribution network

Key Imports

Foodstuffs and agricultural commoditiesMachinery and industrial equipmentVehicles and automotive partsConsumer goods and electronicsChemicals and fertilizers

Import Regulations

Incoming shipments must comply with Venezuelan customs regulations, including specific tariff classifications and possible import licensing.

Puerto Barrios to La Guaira Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain