Ocean Freight · Norfolk → Cartagena
Ocean Freight from Norfolk to Cartagena
Norfolk (USORF), United States to Cartagena (COCTG), Colombia is a 2,040-nautical-mile ocean lane (3,778 km). The routing is an open-ocean passage with no canal transit. Port-to-port transit runs about 5–11 days, depending on whether the service is direct or transships at a hub.
- Distance
- 2,040 nm
- Transit
- 5–11 days
- Service
- FCL & LCL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
GoForwarder books full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) space on this lane, coordinates pickup and export in United States, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in Colombia.
- Origin
- Norfolk (USORF), United States
- Destination
- Cartagena (COCTG), Colombia
- Distance
- 2,040 nm (3,778 km)
- Estimated transit
- 5–11 days
- Equipment
- FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and booking
Send cargo details on WhatsApp; we confirm the rate and book vessel space from Norfolk.
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in United States.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing Norfolk → Cartagena: about 5–11 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.
- 04
Import clearance
Customs clearance in Colombia, coordinated with our customs broker partners.
- 05
Final delivery
Drayage from the terminal to your warehouse, with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into Colombia
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Import declaration under Colombia customs rules
What drives the price on this lane
- Base ocean freight (per container for FCL, per CBM for LCL)
- Bunker / fuel surcharges (BAF) and peak-season surcharges
- Terminal handling at origin and destination (THC)
- Documentation and B/L fees
- Customs clearance at both ends
- Drayage from the port to the final address
- Cargo insurance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does ocean freight from Norfolk to Cartagena take?+
Estimated transit is 5–11 days port to port. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Norfolk from Cartagena?+
About 2,040 nm (3,778 km) by sea.
How much does ocean freight from Norfolk to Cartagena cost?+
It depends on container size or volume (CBM), the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
FCL or LCL — which one do I need?+
Below roughly 15 m³, consolidated LCL is usually cheaper. Above that, a 20-foot container starts to pay off; a 40-foot container fits about 67 m³.
What documents do I need to import into Colombia?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); Certificate of origin; Import declaration under Colombia customs rules.
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