Ocean Freight Route

BalboaAltamira

PABLB
MXATM
Distance
1,334 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

PA
Origin Port

Balboa

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Technologically advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Panamax and post-Panamax capable berths suitable for large container vessels
  • Direct rail and road connections linking the port to the Panama City logistics corridor
  • Strategically located yard space and container storage areas for transshipment operations

Key Exports

Containerized manufactured goods and machinery (transshipment)Agricultural products and foodstuffs (regional)Minerals and metals (in containers and breakbulk)Chemicals and petroleum products (in bulk and containerized form)

Export Compliance

Traders must comply with Panamanian customs regulations and submit complete electronic documentation before vessel cutoff.

MX
Destination Port

Altamira

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water berths capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • Specialized terminals for containers, liquid bulk, and general cargo operations
  • Integrated road and rail access to the industrial corridor of Northern Mexico
  • Extensive petrochemical and industrial park facilities integrated with the port area

Key Imports

Crude oil and feedstock for petrochemical plantsIndustrial equipment and machineryChemicals and additivesContainerized consumer goodsConstruction materials

Import Regulations

Inbound cargo is governed by Mexican customs clearance procedures, including proper tariff treatment and tax calculation.

Balboa to Altamira Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain