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Ocean Freight · United Kingdom → Santo Tomás de Castilla

Ocean Freight from United Kingdom to Santo Tomás de Castilla

2 port combinations connect United Kingdom and Santo Tomás de Castilla in our network. The shortest, Southampton → Santo Tomás de Castilla, is 4,726 nautical miles; transit across the lane ranges 12–19 days port to port.

Distance
4,726 nm
Transit
12–19 days
Service
FCL & LCL
4,726 nm
Shortest pair
12–19 days
Estimated transit
FCL & LCL
Service
WhatsApp
Written quote, same business day

Lane at a glance

Route facts

GoForwarder books full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) space on this lane, coordinates pickup and export in United Kingdom, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in Guatemala.

Origin
United Kingdom
Destination
Santo Tomás de Castilla (GTSTC), Guatemala
Distance
from 4,726 nm (8,753 km)
Estimated transit
12–19 days
Equipment
FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
Incoterms
EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP

Network

Main port pairs

OriginDestinationDistanceTransit
SouthamptonSanto Tomás de Castilla4,726 nm12–19 days
FelixstoweSanto Tomás de Castilla4,881 nm12–19 days

How it works

From quote to delivery

  1. 01

    Quote and booking

    Send cargo details on WhatsApp; we confirm the rate and book vessel space from United Kingdom.

  2. 02

    Pickup and export clearance

    We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in United Kingdom.

  3. 03

    Ocean transit

    Sailing United Kingdom → Santo Tomás de Castilla: about 12–19 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.

  4. 04

    Import clearance

    Customs clearance in Guatemala, coordinated with our customs broker partners.

  5. 05

    Final delivery

    Drayage from the terminal to your warehouse, with proof of delivery.

Checklist

Documents and cost drivers

Documents to import into Guatemala

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading (B/L)
  • Certificate of origin
  • Import declaration under Guatemala 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 United Kingdom to Santo Tomás de Castilla take?+

Estimated transit is 12–19 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 United Kingdom from Santo Tomás de Castilla?+

The shortest pair is 4,726 nm (8,753 km) by sea.

How much does ocean freight from United Kingdom to Santo Tomás de Castilla 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 Guatemala?+

Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); Certificate of origin; Import declaration under Guatemala customs rules.

From United Kingdom to other destinations in Guatemala

Other origins in United Kingdom to Santo Tomás de Castilla

Ready to move your cargo?

Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.

Get a quote on WhatsApp