Ocean Freight Route

ColonCartagena

PACTB
COCTG
Distance
268 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 Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Extensive yard space and near-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.

CO
Destination Port

Cartagena

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Well-developed on-dock warehousing and distribution facilities
  • Efficient road connections to inland distribution corridors

Key Imports

Machinery and industrial equipmentConsumer electronics and household appliancesVehicles, auto parts, and transport equipmentChemicals and industrial inputsFoodstuffs and packaged consumer goods

Import Regulations

Incoming shipments must meet Colombian customs valuation, tariff classification, and technical requirements.

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