Ocean Freight Route
ColonBaltimore
PACTBUSBAL
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.
PA
Origin Port
Colon
Infrastructure Highlights
- Direct access to the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal
- Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
- Extensive yard space and on-dock warehousing facilities
- Rail-connected 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
Exporters must comply with Panama Canal Authority and national customs regulations for all outbound cargo.
US
Destination 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 Imports
Automobiles and trucksContainerized consumer goodsSteel and metal productsProject cargo and heavy machineryBulk commodities and raw materials
Import Regulations
All imported goods is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including security filing and admissibility checks.