Ocean Freight Route

BalboaCartagena

PABLB
COCTG
Distance
256 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

PA
Origin Port

Balboa

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Deep-water berths suitable for large container vessels
  • On-dock rail and road connections linking the port to the Panama City logistics corridor
  • Extensive 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 provide complete electronic documentation before vessel cutoff.

CO
Destination Port

Cartagena

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths capable of handling mainline vessels
  • Advanced container terminals with quay cranes
  • Well-developed on-dock warehousing and logistics facilities
  • Efficient road connections to national highways

Key Imports

Machinery and industrial equipmentConsumer electronics and household appliancesVehicles, auto parts, and transport equipmentChemicals and industrial inputsFoodstuffs and packaged consumer goods

Import Regulations

Incoming shipments must meet Colombian customs valuation, tariff classification, and health and safety requirements.

Balboa to Cartagena Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain