Ocean Freight Route

BalboaOakland

PABLB
USOAK
Distance
2,883 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

Oakland

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container terminals with on-dock rail connectivity
  • Deep-water berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Integrated intermodal links to regional rail and interstate highway networks
  • Advanced cargo-handling equipment and yard management systems

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and electrical machineryFurniture and household goodsAutomotive parts and machinery componentsTextiles, apparel, and footwear

Import Regulations

Every import shipment is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection and is required to meet applicable federal agency regulations.

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