Ocean Freight Route
ColonAltamira
PACTBMXATM
Distance
1,303 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
PA
Origin Port
Colon
Infrastructure Highlights
- Dedicated access to the Caribbean 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 Exports
Transshipped containerized manufactured goodsAgricultural products (including bananas and other tropical fruits)Refined petroleum products and chemicalsMetals and scrapWood and paper products
Export Compliance
Shippers should comply with Panama Canal Authority and national customs regulations for all outbound cargo.
MX
Destination Port
Altamira
Infrastructure Highlights
- Modern deep-sea berths capable of handling large container and bulk vessels
- Purpose-built terminals for containerized, petrochemical, and project cargo operations
- Strategically linked road and rail access to the Tamaulipas and Nuevo León industrial zones
- Modern petrochemical and industrial park facilities integrated with the port area
Key Imports
Crude oil and feedstock for petrochemical plantsIndustrial equipment and machineryChemicals and additivesContainerized consumer goodsConstruction materials
Import Regulations
Imports are subject to Mexican customs clearance procedures, including accurate HS classification and valuation.