Ocean Freight Route

BalboaAtlanta

PABLB
ATL
Distance
1,512 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 provide complete electronic documentation before vessel cutoff.

AT
Destination Port

Atlanta

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive interstate highway connectivity via I-75, I-85, and I-20 enables high-volume ground freight.
  • Major air cargo operations at Hartsfield–Jackson handle time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
  • Integrated rail infrastructure with Class I railroads supports intermodal transfers between air and ground networks.
  • Advanced warehousing and distribution centers in the metro area serve regional and national fulfillment.

Key Imports

Consumer electronics and appliancesApparel, footwear, and retail goodsAutomotive components and finished vehicles (via rail/truck from seaports)Industrial machinery and capital equipmentPharmaceuticals and healthcare products

Import Regulations

Imported goods moving through Atlanta are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and complete customs declarations.

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