Ocean Freight Route

ColonBogota

PACTB
BOG
Distance
445 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

PA
Origin 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 on-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.

BO
Destination Port

Bogota

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive airfreight facilities at El Dorado International Airport, including dedicated cargo terminals and temperature-controlled storage
  • High-frequency truck and rail connections linking Bogota to Caribbean and Pacific seaports such as Cartagena and Buenaventura
  • High-capacity logistics parks and distribution centers in the Bogota metropolitan area supporting Andean distribution
  • Robust customs and security infrastructure at the airport cargo area, including X-ray scanning and bonded warehouses

Key Imports

Machinery and industrial equipmentElectronics and telecommunications equipmentChemicals and pharmaceutical inputsAutomotive parts and vehicles (via inland distribution from seaports)Consumer goods and retail merchandise

Import Regulations

Importers must register with Colombian customs (DIAN) and verify that all commercial invoices, packing lists, and air waybills match the electronic declarations

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