Ocean Freight Route

BalboaLazaro Cardenas

PABLB
MXLZC
Distance
1,425 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 submit complete electronic documentation before vessel cutoff.

MX
Destination Port

Lazaro Cardenas

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft access channel supporting Post-Panamax and larger vessels
  • Dedicated automotive and Ro-Ro facilities for finished vehicle exports and imports
  • Integrated rail connections linking to the national rail network and inland logistics hubs
  • Upgraded container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and extensive yard space

Key Imports

Industrial machinery and equipmentConsumer goods and electronicsAutomotive components and CKD/SKD kitsChemicals and petrochemical productsContainerized general cargo

Import Regulations

Every import shipment needs complete commercial documentation, including invoice, packing list, and compliant HS codes for Mexican customs clearance.

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