Ocean Freight Route

ColonCharleston

PACTB
USCHS
Distance
1,406 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 Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Integrated yard space and near-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

Charleston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deepwater berths supporting post-Panamax ships
  • Modern container terminals with super-post-Panamax cranes
  • On-dock rail connections to major U.S. rail networks
  • Enhanced highway access via truck-friendly road infrastructure

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseFurniture and household itemsElectronics and appliancesTextiles and apparelIndustrial components and raw materials

Import Regulations

Imported shipments is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and security filing requirements (including ISF 10+2)

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