Ocean Freight Route

Santo Tomas de CastillaDetroit

GTPBR
USDET
Distance
1,624 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Guatemala and United States.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

GT
Origin Port

Santo Tomas de Castilla

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Dedicated container berths with quay gantry cranes
  • Refrigerated storage facilities supporting chilled exports
  • On-dock customs and inspection facilities for streamlined clearance
  • Road-connected yards providing direct access to Guatemala’s interior

Key Exports

Bananas and other fresh fruitCoffee and agricultural productsSugar and foodstuffsPalm oil and vegetable oilsManufactured goods and textiles

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Guatemalan customs regulations and present complete commercial, packing, and origin documentation.

US
Destination Port

Detroit

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several general cargo and bulk terminals along the Detroit River
  • Seamless intermodal connections to Class I railroads and interstate highways
  • Dedicated facilities for handling steel, project cargo, and breakbulk shipments
  • All-season navigation supported by Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway icebreaking services

Key Imports

Automotive components and subassembliesConsumer goods and electronicsIndustrial raw materials (steel, nonferrous metals, plastics)Chemicals and petrochemical productsMachinery and capital equipment

Import Regulations

Incoming freight must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements where applicable.

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