Ocean Freight Route

Santo Tomas de CastillaTacoma

GTPBR
USSEA
Distance
2,530 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

  • Specialized container berths with quay gantry cranes
  • Temperature-controlled storage facilities supporting perishable exports
  • Adjacent customs and inspection facilities for streamlined clearance
  • Highway-linked 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

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

US
Destination Port

Tacoma

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Multiple deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • On-dock rail facilities connecting to Class I railroads for inland distribution
  • Modern container yards with on-terminal reefer plug capacity for refrigerated cargo
  • Automated 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

Every import shipment 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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