Ocean Freight Route

Puerto BarriosLazaro Cardenas

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Distance
793 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

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Origin Port

Puerto Barrios

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Purpose-built container berths with gantry cranes
  • Cold-chain storage facilities for perishable cargo
  • Integrated rail and road connections linking to inland Guatemala and Central America
  • General cargo-handling equipment for agricultural commodities

Key Exports

Bananas and other tropical fruitCoffee and agricultural productsSugar and related agro-industrial goodsProcessed foodstuffsWood and forestry products

Export Compliance

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

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Destination Port

Lazaro Cardenas

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water access channel supporting Post-Panamax and larger vessels
  • Specialized automotive and Ro-Ro facilities for finished vehicle exports and imports
  • On-dock rail connections linking to the national rail network and inland logistics hubs
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and extensive yard space

Key Imports

Industrial machinery and equipmentConsumer goods and electronicsAutomotive components and CKD/SKD kitsChemicals and petrochemical productsContainerized general cargo

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo requires complete commercial documentation, including invoice, packing list, and compliant HS codes for Mexican customs clearance.

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