Ocean Freight Route

Puerto BarriosTacoma

GTPTB
USSEA
Distance
2,530 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 gantry cranes
  • Refrigerated storage facilities for perishable cargo
  • On-dock rail and road connections connecting to inland Guatemala and Central America
  • Bulk-handling equipment for fertilizers and grains

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 food exports in line with national and destination-country regulations.

US
Destination Port

Tacoma

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Integrated rail facilities connecting to Class I railroads for inland distribution
  • Advanced container yards with on-terminal reefer plug capacity for refrigerated cargo
  • High-capacity ship-to-shore gantry cranes supporting high-volume container operations

Key Imports

Consumer goods (electronics, appliances, retail merchandise)Automobiles and vehicle partsMachinery and capital equipmentFurniture and household goodsTextiles, apparel, and footwear

Import Regulations

All imported goods must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including timely filing of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) for ocean shipments.

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