FTL Freight Transportation Service in Honduras
Honduras occupies a privileged geographic position in the center of Central America, with strategic access to both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. At Control Terrestre, we understand the importance of this country as a natural corridor for regional and international trade, and offer Full Truckload (FTL) transportation solutions designed to leverage its diversified port infrastructure and land connections with Central American and North American markets.
With a diversified economy spanning manufacturing, agribusiness, and foreign trade, Honduras represents a key logistics node for companies seeking to optimize their operations in the region. Its network of free trade zones, modern ports, and continuously developing road corridors position it as a strategic center for distribution and cross-border trade.
Infrastructure and connectivity
Honduras has approximately 14,000 kilometers of road network, featuring strategic corridors that connect its main economic centers with ports and borders. The Northern Highway (CA-5) is one of the country's most important arteries, connecting San Pedro Sula, the main industrial and commercial hub, with the northern coast and the port complexes of Puerto Cortés, the largest port in Central America in terms of container movement.
The Pan-American Highway (CA-1) crosses the country connecting the borders with El Salvador at El Amatillo and with Nicaragua at Las Manos and Guasaule, passing through Tegucigalpa, the administrative capital. This corridor is fundamental for the transit of goods between the Central American northern triangle and Nicaragua.
The corridor to the Pacific connects with Puerto de Amapala in the Gulf of Fonseca, which, although of lower volume than Puerto Cortés, offers direct access to the Pacific Ocean. On the Caribbean coast, in addition to Puerto Cortés, there are specialized terminals in Puerto Castilla and Tela, important for specific cargo types.
The proximity of San Pedro Sula to Puerto Cortés (approximately 60 kilometers) facilitates efficient logistics operations for import and export. Land borders with Guatemala at Agua Caliente and Corinto, with El Salvador at El Amatillo, and with Nicaragua represent critical points for regional trade.
Key industries and sectors
Textile and apparel manufacturing
Honduras is one of the main exporters of garments to the United States. Free trade zones in San Pedro Sula, Choloma, and the northern zone concentrate apparel plants that require dedicated services for moving imported raw materials and finished products to export ports. Our network offers 53-foot dry vans for these types of operations with critical delivery windows.
Agribusiness and fresh products
The country is an important producer and exporter of coffee, bananas, African palm, shrimp, and tilapia. These products demand refrigerated transportation to maintain the cold chain from production areas to ports. We have refrigerated units equipped to preserve the quality of perishable products during transit.
Manufacturing and assembly
Beyond textiles, Honduras has developed capabilities in manufacturing automotive harnesses, plastic products, and electronic components in its free trade zones. These operations require import freight for raw materials and components, as well as export freight for finished products, with high standards of security and traceability.
Trade and distribution
San Pedro Sula functions as the country's main distribution center and a hub for regional operations. From this area, national distribution is coordinated to cities like Tegucigalpa, La Ceiba, and the southern part of the country, as well as cross-border connections to Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
Our solutions for Honduras
Through our alliance of strategic providers, we offer FTL solutions adapted to the operational characteristics of the Honduran market:
National ground transportation
We move cargo between the main economic centers: San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa, La Ceiba, Choluteca, and the industrial zones of the northern corridor. We use 48 and 53-foot dry vans for manufacturing, textiles, and consumer products, optimizing routes according to customer needs.
Cross-border freight transportation
We operate key routes between Honduras and its Central American neighbors: Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua. Our knowledge of customs processes at borders like Agua Caliente, El Amatillo, and Las Manos facilitates more efficient crossings. We also coordinate the complete corridor to Mexico as part of our integrated regional operation.
Export and import freight
We manage cargo movement to and from Puerto Cortés, the country's main port, connecting maritime operations with production centers, free trade zones, and warehouses. We have container chassis for port-to-plant movements and vice versa, facilitating foreign trade logistics.
Refrigerated transportation
For agribusiness and perishable products, we offer refrigerated units that guarantee temperature control from origin to port or delivery point. This service is fundamental for exporters of fresh products who must comply with international quality standards.
Dedicated and expedited services
For industries with critical requirements such as textile manufacturing and assembly, we have dedicated services that prioritize specific loads, as well as expedited freight for urgent shipments requiring reduced transit times.
Available unit types
- 53-foot dry vans: For textiles, manufacturing, and consumer goods
- Refrigerated units: For agribusiness, fresh and perishable products
- Container chassis: For import and export operations via Puerto Cortés
- Flatbeds: For machinery, industrial equipment, and oversized cargo
- Straight trucks: For regional distribution and smaller volume