Ocean Freight Route

BalboaLos Angeles

PABLB
USLAX
Distance
2,601 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Panama and United States.

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 present complete electronic documentation before vessel cutoff.

US
Destination Port

Los Angeles

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive container terminals with on-dock rail connections
  • Large-vessel capable berths accommodating ultra-large container vessels
  • Highly connected intermodal links to major interstate highways and rail corridors
  • State-of-the-art cargo handling systems and terminal operating technology

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and household appliancesFurniture and home furnishingsAutomotive parts and vehiclesIndustrial machinery and components

Import Regulations

All imports are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including accurate entry documentation and tariff classification.

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