Ocean Freight Route

CharlestonColon

USCHS
PACTB
Distance
1,406 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

Charleston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deepwater berths supporting mainline ocean carriers
  • Modern container terminals with automated container handling equipment
  • On-dock rail connections to inland intermodal hubs
  • Enhanced highway access via truck-friendly road infrastructure

Key Exports

Automotive and vehicle partsMachinery and industrial equipmentChemicals and plasticsPaper and forest productsAgricultural and food products

Export Compliance

Shippers must follow U.S. Export Administration Regulations and submit accurate Electronic Export Information via AES

PA
Destination Port

Colon

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Dedicated access to the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal
  • High-capacity container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Well-developed yard space and near-dock warehousing facilities
  • Intermodal 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

Arriving shipments are subject to Panamanian customs clearance and possible inspection at the terminal.

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