Ocean Freight Route

ColonDallas-Fort Worth

PACTB
DFW
Distance
1,690 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Panama and United States.

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.

DF
Destination Port

Dallas-Fort Worth

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Well-developed intermodal rail connections support efficient transfers between air cargo facilities and regional distribution centers.
  • Advanced air cargo terminals at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport handle significant volumes of international freight with temperature-controlled storage and express handling capabilities.
  • Comprehensive highway networks, including Interstates I-35, I-20, and I-30, provide fast ground access from the airport to major distribution hubs across the central United States.
  • Dedicated logistics parks and foreign trade zones near the airport serve value-added services such as cross-docking, light assembly, and bonded warehousing.

Key Imports

Consumer electronics and appliancesApparel, footwear, and retail goodsAutomotive parts and finished vehicles (via rail/ground from coastal ports)Industrial inputs and raw materialsPharmaceuticals and medical devices

Import Regulations

International shipments fall under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including advance electronic manifest and security filing requirements.

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