Ocean Freight Route

Santo Tomas de CastillaHouston

GTPBR
USHOU
Distance
918 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 STS gantry cranes
  • Refrigerated storage facilities supporting agri-food exports
  • On-dock customs and inspection facilities for efficient clearance
  • Road-connected yards providing seamless 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

Shippers should comply with Guatemalan customs regulations and submit complete commercial, packing, and origin documentation.

US
Destination Port

Houston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity petrochemical and liquid bulk terminals along the Houston Ship Channel
  • Upgraded container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Panamax- and post-Panamax-capable navigation channel connecting to the Gulf of Mexico
  • Highly developed intermodal network with unit train facilities and interstate highway access

Key Imports

Crude oil and feedstocksChemicals and chemical intermediatesSteel products and project cargoConsumer goods and retail merchandise in containersIndustrial machinery and parts

Import Regulations

All imports are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including on-time filing of ISF data elements and entry documentation.

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