Ocean Freight · United States → Guatemala
Ocean Freight from United States to Guatemala
22 port combinations connect United States and Guatemala in our network. The shortest, Miami → Santo Tomás de Castilla, is 857 nautical miles; transit across the lane ranges 3–20 days port to port.
- Distance
- 857 nm
- Transit
- 3–20 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 Guatemala.
- Origin
- United States
- Destination
- Guatemala
- Distance
- from 857 nm (1,587 km)
- Estimated transit
- 3–20 days
- Routing via
- Panama Canal
- Equipment
- FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
Network
Main port pairs
| Origin | Destination | Distance | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | Santo Tomás de Castilla | 857 nm | 3–7 days |
| New Orleans | Santo Tomás de Castilla | 976 nm | 3–7 days |
| Houston | Santo Tomás de Castilla | 1,100 nm | 3–8 days |
| Savannah | Santo Tomás de Castilla | 1,261 nm | 4–8 days |
| Charleston | Santo Tomás de Castilla | 1,291 nm | 4–8 days |
| Norfolk | Santo Tomás de Castilla | 1,605 nm | 4–9 days |
| New York / New Jersey | Santo Tomás de Castilla | 1,812 nm | 5–10 days |
| Los Angeles | Puerto Quetzal | 2,048 nm | 5–11 days |
| Long Beach | Puerto Quetzal | 2,048 nm | 5–11 days |
| Miami | Puerto Quetzal | 2,218 nm | 6–11 days |
| New Orleans | Puerto Quetzal | 2,354 nm | 6–12 days |
| Oakland | Puerto Quetzal | 2,446 nm | 6–12 days |
| Houston | Puerto Quetzal | 2,482 nm | 6–12 days |
| Charleston | Puerto Quetzal | 2,544 nm | 7–12 days |
| Savannah | Puerto Quetzal | 2,553 nm | 7–12 days |
| Norfolk | Puerto Quetzal | 2,763 nm | 7–13 days |
| New York / New Jersey | Puerto Quetzal | 2,961 nm | 8–13 days |
| Seattle | Puerto Quetzal | 3,265 nm | 8–14 days |
| Los Angeles | Santo Tomás de Castilla | 3,782 nm | 10–16 days |
| Long Beach | Santo Tomás de Castilla | 3,782 nm | 10–16 days |
| Oakland | Santo Tomás de Castilla | 4,179 nm | 10–17 days |
| Seattle | Santo Tomás de Castilla | 4,998 nm | 12–20 days |
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 United States.
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in United States.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing United States → Guatemala: about 3–20 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.
- 04
Import clearance
Customs clearance in Guatemala, 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 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 States to Guatemala take?+
Estimated transit is 3–20 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 States from Guatemala?+
The shortest pair is 857 nm (1,587 km) by sea via the Panama Canal.
How much does ocean freight from United States to Guatemala 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.
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