Ocean Freight Route

BalboaLong Beach

PABLB
USLGB
Distance
2,599 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

  • 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 provide complete electronic documentation before vessel cutoff.

US
Destination Port

Long Beach

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale container terminals with on-dock rail connections
  • Panamax- and post-Panamax-capable berths suitable for ultra-large container vessels
  • Extensive intermodal links to major freeways and national rail networks
  • Comprehensive environmental and shore power systems for ocean-going vessels

Key Imports

Consumer goods, apparel, and retail merchandiseElectronics, appliances, and high-tech equipmentAutomotive parts and finished vehicles (via regional network)Industrial machinery and capital equipmentFurniture, building materials, and home goods

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection rules, including timely filing of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) and correct HS classification.

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