Ocean Freight Route

BalboaNew Orleans

PABLB
USMSY
Distance
1,392 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

  • 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

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

US
Destination Port

New Orleans

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-draft berths capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • On-dock rail connections linking to major U.S. Class I railroads
  • Extensive barge and breakbulk facilities along the Mississippi River
  • Specialized terminals for containers, bulk, and Ro-Ro cargo

Key Imports

Steel and metal productsCoffee, cocoa, and foodstuffsRubber and forest productsChemicals and fertilizersConsumer goods and manufactured products

Import Regulations

Imports are governed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Coast Guard security regulations

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