Ocean Freight Route

BaltimoreColon

USBAL
PACTB
Distance
1,805 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

US
Origin Port

Baltimore

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several deep-water berths capable of accommodating Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • Dedicated Ro-Ro and auto terminals with high-throughput ramps and storage yards
  • Integrated rail connections to Class I railroads for inland intermodal distribution
  • Upgraded container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and automated yard equipment

Key Exports

Automobiles and light vehiclesAgricultural and construction machineryCoal and other bulk commoditiesForest products and paperContainerized manufactured goods

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow U.S. Export Administration Regulations and applicable sanctions programs when routing cargo via Baltimore.

PA
Destination Port

Colon

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Efficient access to the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Integrated yard space and near-dock warehousing facilities
  • Multimodal links to the Panama Canal Railway and national highway network

Key Imports

Consumer goods and electronicsVehicles and machineryIndustrial equipment and partsFoodstuffs and beveragesConstruction materials

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo are subject to Panamanian customs clearance and possible inspection at the terminal.

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