Ocean Freight Route
ColonAtlanta
PACTBATL
Distance
1,485 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
- Efficient access to the Caribbean 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 Exports
Transshipped containerized manufactured goodsAgricultural products (including bananas and other tropical fruits)Refined petroleum products and chemicalsMetals and scrapWood and paper products
Export Compliance
Traders must comply with Panama Canal Authority and national customs regulations for all outbound cargo.
AT
Destination Port
Atlanta
Infrastructure Highlights
- Extensive interstate highway connectivity via I-75, I-85, and I-20 supports high-volume ground freight.
- Major air cargo operations at Hartsfield–Jackson process time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
- Integrated rail infrastructure with Class I railroads enables intermodal transfers between air and ground networks.
- Advanced warehousing and distribution centers in the metro area support regional and national fulfillment.
Key Imports
Consumer electronics and appliancesApparel, footwear, and retail goodsAutomotive components and finished vehicles (via rail/truck from seaports)Industrial machinery and capital equipmentPharmaceuticals and healthcare products
Import Regulations
Imported goods moving through Atlanta fall under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and complete customs declarations.