Logistics Overview

Ecuador is a high-velocity trade market on South America's Pacific coast, anchored by container and reefer exports (bananas, shrimp, flowers, cocoa) and supported by strong air cargo connectivity from Quito and Guayaquil.

Infrastructure Advantage

Port selection (Guayaquil vs. Posorja vs. Puerto Bolívar vs. Manta) based on cargo type and inland origin. Reefer-heavy maritime network; air export specialization for perishables; dual gateways for resilience.

Sea Ports

Major seaports and maritime logistics hubs

Port of Guayaquil

EC GYE

Specialization

Primary container and reefer gateway; FCL/LCL, reefer exports

DP World Posorja

EC PSJ

Specialization

Deep-water container terminal

Port of Manta

EC MEC

Specialization

Containers, RoRo, project/breakbulk

Puerto Bolívar

EC PBO

Specialization

Banana/agri export supply chains; southern Ecuador

Air Freight

Air cargo hubs and handling services

Mariscal Sucre International Airport

UIO

Strategic RolePrimary international air cargo hub; perishables (flowers)

Key Handling Agents

Swissport→

General

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport

GYE

Strategic RoleCoastal air gateway; high-value exports

Key Handling Agents

Swissport→

General

Cotopaxi International Airport

LTX

Strategic RoleAlternative air cargo airport for time-sensitive export programs

Carrier Offices & Terminals

Live

Major shipping lines with local presence

Booking Offices

Maersk

Guayaquil - ec

Guayaquil

Local Information →

Maersk

Manta - ec

Manta

Puerto Bolivar - El Oro

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Other Carriers

Type

Transit

Next Departure

CALLAO→GUAYAQUIL

Hapag-Lloyd

CON

Direct

2d~0.074t CO2

24 Apr

CALLAO→GUAYAQUIL

Hapag-Lloyd

CON

Direct

2d~0.074t CO2

10 Apr

CALLAO→GUAYAQUIL

Hapag-Lloyd

CON

Direct

2d~0.074t CO2

17 Apr

CALLAO→GUAYAQUIL

MSC

—

Direct

3d~0.112t CO2

1 May

CALLAO→GUAYAQUIL

MSC

—

Direct

3d~0.112t CO2

17 Apr

CALLAO→GUAYAQUIL

MSC

—

Direct

3d~0.112t CO2

24 Apr

GUAYAQUIL→NEW YORK

MSC

—

2 stops

11d~0.409t CO2

3 May

Guayaquil→New York

ZIM

ZCX

—

13d~0.484t CO2

26 Apr

Guayaquil→New York

ZIM

ZCX

—

13d~0.484t CO2

3 May

Guayaquil→New York

ZIM

ZCX

—

13d~0.484t CO2

19 Apr

MANZANILLO, COL (MX)→GUAYAQUIL

Hapag-Lloyd

TPM

Direct

13d~0.484t CO2

6 Apr

MANZANILLO→GUAYAQUIL

MSC

—

3 stops

14d~0.521t CO2

20 Apr

MANZANILLO→GUAYAQUIL

MSC

—

3 stops

14d~0.521t CO2

4 May

MANZANILLO→GUAYAQUIL

MSC

—

3 stops

15d~0.558t CO2

26 Apr

GUAYAQUIL→HOUSTON

MSC

—

1 stop

15d~0.558t CO2

23 Apr

MANZANILLO, COL (MX)→GUAYAQUIL

Hapag-Lloyd

TPM

Direct

15d~0.558t CO2

19 Apr

GUAYAQUIL→HOUSTON

MSC

—

1 stop

15d~0.558t CO2

30 Apr

MANZANILLO, COL (MX)→GUAYAQUIL

Hapag-Lloyd

TPM

Direct

15d~0.558t CO2

12 Apr

GUAYAQUIL→HOUSTON

MSC

—

3 stops

16d~0.595t CO2

30 Apr

GUAYAQUIL→NEW YORK

MSC

—

3 stops

17d~0.632t CO2

4 May

GUAYAQUIL→NEW YORK

MSC

—

3 stops

17d~0.632t CO2

27 Apr

GUAYAQUIL→HOUSTON, TX

Hapag-Lloyd

MSW -> GS1

1 stop

19d~0.707t CO2

23 Apr

GUAYAQUIL→HOUSTON, TX

Hapag-Lloyd

MSW -> GS1

1 stop

19d~0.707t CO2

16 Apr

GUAYAQUIL→LOS ANGELES

MSC

—

3 stops

19d~0.707t CO2

30 Apr

GUAYAQUIL→ROTTERDAM

MSC

—

3 stops

19d~0.707t CO2

30 Apr

GUAYAQUIL→ROTTERDAM

MSC

—

3 stops

19d~0.707t CO2

3 May

GUAYAQUIL→HOUSTON, TX

Hapag-Lloyd

MSW -> GS1

1 stop

19d~0.707t CO2

9 Apr

New York→Guayaquil

ZIM

ZCX

—

20d~0.744t CO2

3 May

GUAYAQUIL→LOS ANGELES

MSC

—

3 stops

20d~0.744t CO2

15 Apr

GUAYAQUIL→LOS ANGELES

MSC

—

3 stops

20d~0.744t CO2

22 Apr

Last updated: 5 Apr 2026, 19:08 UTC

Customs & Trade

Import/export regulations and procedures

E-Customs SystemECUAPASS (SENAE)

SENAE is customs authority. Typical docs: commercial invoice, B/L or AWB, packing list, certificate of origin, prior control permits when applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about logistics in Ecuador

Which Ecuador port is best for reefer exports (bananas, shrimp)?+

Guayaquil-area terminals are the most common starting point due to established reefer infrastructure and sailing frequency.

Who provides cargo handling at Quito (UIO)?+

Swissport lists air cargo handling services at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Do I need to register in ECUAPASS to import into Ecuador?+

For regular trade operations, entities commonly register in ECUAPASS to perform foreign trade procedures through SENAE.

Featured Forwarders & Verified Profiles

All Trans Cargo Corp.

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ACGROUP WORLDWIDE ECUADOR S.A.

Aktion Projects & Logistics S.A.

ASIA ROUND THE WORLD S.A. ASROWD

ASOCIACION ECUATORIANA DE AGENCIAS DE CARGA Y LOGISTICA INTERNACIONAL -ASEACI-

C&M International Freight Ecuador VRCM S.A.

Cargologic, Carga Logistica S.A.

Deltrans S.A.

DELTRANS SA

DP WORLD LOGISTICS CARGO DPWLC S.A.

EMBARKO LOGISTIC SERVICES

EMBARKO-LOGISTIC SERVICES | EMBARKO

Embarko-Logistic Services S.A.

Expor and Impor Planet Eximplanet S.A.

Express Cargo Line Del Ecuador Expressline S.A.

FLORANA S.A.

FRUTANA S.A.

GOLDENLOGISTICS S.A.

GS Line Logistics S.A.

H.A. Cargo S.A.

Logistica Intercontinental del Ecuador Loinde S.A.

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Logistics Overview

Infrastructure Advantage

Sea Ports

Port of Guayaquil

DP World Posorja

Port of Manta

Puerto Bolívar

Air Freight

Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Key Handling Agents

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport

Key Handling Agents

Cotopaxi International Airport

Carrier Offices & Terminals

Booking Offices

Guayaquil - ec

Manta - ec

Maersk Terminals & Ports

Esmeraldas Terminal

Terminal Portuario de Fertisa

Contecon ZEA

Tercon Terminales de Contenedores Cia Ltda

Guayaquil, Terminal Contecon Cgsa

Terminal Portuaria de Guayaquil

PORTUARIO DE BANANAPUERTO

DP World Posorja

DP World Posorja

YILPORT PUERTO BOLIVAR

Manta Terminal

Puerto Bolivar Terminal

Other Carriers

MSC

Maersk

CMA CGM

Hapag-Lloyd

Shipping Schedules

Customs & Trade

Frequently Asked Questions