Ocean Freight Route

ColonCharlotte

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Distance
1,554 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 on-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.

CL
Destination Port

Charlotte

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Well-developed intermodal connections linking Charlotte Douglas International Airport with regional rail terminals
  • Convenient access to key North–South and East–West interstate routes for truck freight distribution
  • Upgraded air cargo facilities with separate cargo aprons and temperature-controlled storage
  • Strategic logistics presence with large distribution centers serving the broader Eastern U.S.

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and electrical appliancesAutomotive components and tiresIndustrial raw materials and semi-finished goodsPharmaceuticals and medical devices

Import Regulations

International shipments are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) review and must be accompanied by complete and accurate entry paperwork.

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