Ocean Freight Route

BalboaNingbo

PABLB
CNNGB
Distance
8,177 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Select Your Cargo Type

See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Panama and China.

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.

CN
Destination Port

Ningbo

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale container terminals with large-vessel berths suitable for ultra-large container vessels
  • Well-developed intermodal connections linking the port to key inland rail hubs and expressways
  • Modern ship-to-shore gantry cranes and yard equipment facilitating efficient cargo handling
  • Dedicated bulk and liquid cargo berths handling coal, ore, and oil products

Key Imports

Crude oil and petroleum productsIron ore, coal, and other raw materialsPulp, paper, and timber productsHigh-tech components and electronicsAgricultural commodities and foodstuffs

Import Regulations

Incoming shipments must meet Chinese customs, quarantine, and CIQ inspection requirements, covering safety, health, and labeling compliance.

Balboa to Ningbo Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain