Ocean Freight Route
ColonBoston
PACTBUSBOS
Distance
2,035 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 Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal
- Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
- Integrated yard space and on-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.
US
Destination Port
Boston
Infrastructure Highlights
- Modern container terminals with on-dock rail access
- Dedicated cruise and passenger berths at Black Falcon and Flynn Cruiseport
- Integrated intermodal links to regional highways and rail corridors
- Cold chain storage facilities supporting perishable cargo handling
Key Imports
Consumer goods and retail merchandiseVehicles and automotive partsPetroleum products and energy commoditiesIndustrial raw materials and chemicalsFoodstuffs and beverages
Import Regulations
Every import shipment must meet U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including advance manifest and security filings.