Ocean Freight Route

BalboaBogota

PABLB
BOG
Distance
415 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

PA
Origin Port

Balboa

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Draft-accessible berths suitable for large container vessels
  • Integrated rail and road connections linking the port to the Panama City logistics corridor
  • Well-developed 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

Shippers should comply with Panamanian customs regulations and submit complete electronic documentation before vessel cutoff.

BO
Destination Port

Bogota

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive air cargo facilities at El Dorado International Airport, including dedicated cargo terminals and cold-chain storage
  • High-frequency rail and road connections linking Bogota to Caribbean and Pacific seaports such as Cartagena and Buenaventura
  • High-capacity logistics parks and distribution centers in the Bogota metropolitan area supporting regional distribution
  • Robust customs and security infrastructure at the airport cargo area, including X-ray scanning and bonded warehouses

Key Imports

Machinery and industrial equipmentElectronics and telecommunications equipmentChemicals and pharmaceutical inputsAutomotive parts and vehicles (via inland distribution from seaports)Consumer goods and retail merchandise

Import Regulations

Importers must register with Colombian customs (DIAN) and verify that all commercial invoices, packing lists, and air waybills are consistent with the electronic declarations

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