Ocean Freight Route

ColonHouston

PACTB
USHOU
Distance
1,496 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

  • Dedicated access to the Atlantic 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.

US
Destination Port

Houston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity petrochemical and liquid bulk terminals along the Houston Ship Channel
  • Upgraded container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Panamax- and post-Panamax-capable navigation channel connecting to the Gulf of Mexico
  • Highly developed intermodal network with unit train facilities and interstate highway access

Key Imports

Crude oil and feedstocksChemicals and chemical intermediatesSteel products and project cargoConsumer goods and retail merchandise in containersIndustrial machinery and parts

Import Regulations

Inbound cargo are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including accurate filing of Importer Security Filing (ISF) 10+2 and entry documentation.

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