Ocean Freight Route

BalboaNew York

PABLB
USNYC
Distance
1,927 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

  • 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.

US
Destination Port

New York

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Comprehensive container terminals with on-dock rail connections
  • Deep-draft berths capable of handling ultra-large container vessels
  • Highly connected intermodal links to major interstate highways and regional distribution centers
  • Upgraded ship-to-shore gantry cranes and automated yard equipment

Key Imports

Consumer goods and electronicsApparel, textiles, and footwearFurniture and household goodsIndustrial components and raw materialsVehicles and automotive parts

Import Regulations

All imports are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including advance manifest and security filing requirements.

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