Ocean Freight Route

BalboaBoston

PABLB
USBOS
Distance
2,055 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

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

US
Destination Port

Boston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Upgraded container terminals with on-dock rail access
  • Specialized cruise and passenger berths at Black Falcon and Flynn Cruiseport
  • Well-connected intermodal links to regional highways and rail corridors
  • Refrigerated storage facilities supporting perishable cargo handling

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseVehicles and automotive partsPetroleum products and energy commoditiesIndustrial raw materials and chemicalsFoodstuffs and beverages

Import Regulations

All arriving goods must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including advance manifest and security filings.

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