Ocean Freight Route

ColonBuenaventura

PACTB
COBUN
Distance
371 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Panama and Colombia.

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.

CO
Destination Port

Buenaventura

Infrastructure Highlights

  • A range of deep-water berths capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax container vessels
  • Specialized container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and yard stacking equipment
  • Direct connections to road corridors linking to Cali and the interior of Colombia
  • Purpose-built bulk and breakbulk facilities for coffee, sugar, timber, and general cargo

Key Imports

Containerized consumer goodsMachinery and industrial equipmentChemicals and petrochemical productsVehicles and automotive partsFoodstuffs and packaged foods

Import Regulations

Importers must ensure accurate tariff classification and valuation to comply with Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN) requirements.

Colon to Buenaventura Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain