Ship and cruise beef supply in Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala

About the Port of Santo Tomás de Castilla

Santo Tomás de Castilla, next to Puerto Barrios, is Guatemala's main Caribbean port for containers and fruit, with cruise calls.

Who orders beef in Santo Tomás de Castilla

Container, bulk and ro-ro ships usually provision for the next ocean passage. We quote in kg with IMPA codes so the order matches the master's requisition. Cruise ships on Caribbean itineraries order Choice and Prime cuts for the dining rooms and crew-mess beef for the crew. Ship chandlers in Santo Tomás de Castilla can buy from us by the case or pallet for their own vessel orders.

How delivery works

We ship US beef to Caribbean ports in reefer containers on the regular services from Florida and the Gulf Coast, then deliver through local partner chandlers. Each island sets its own import rules. We ship with the USDA export certificate the destination requires. Guadeloupe, Martinique and Saint-Martin follow EU rules, so only EU-eligible beef from non-hormone-treated cattle can go there.

For Santo Tomás de Castilla, we ship in reefer containers ahead of the vessel's call. Our partner chandler delivers to the berth, or by launch to ships at anchor, with the temperature record for the whole trip.

What to send with your request

• Vessel name and IMO numberPlus the owner or manager we invoice.
• ETA and berth or anchorageName the terminal in Santo Tomás de Castilla if you know it.
• Agent and next portsYour agent in Santo Tomás de Castilla and the vessel's next ports help us clear the order with local customs.
• Crew size and nationalityThis tells us how much halal or kosher beef to quote.
• Cuts and quantitiesIn kg or lb, with IMPA codes if you have them.