Ocean Freight Route

ColonMiami

PACTB
USMIA
Distance
986 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 Caribbean 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

Miami

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Panamax- and post-Panamax-capable container berths with modern ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Extensive on-dock and near-dock intermodal connections to Class I rail networks and major highways
  • Strategic international air cargo facilities at Miami International Airport with specialized freight terminals and cold-chain infrastructure
  • Multi-berth cruise terminals adjacent to cargo facilities, enabling combined logistics and tourism flows

Key Imports

Consumer electronics and household appliancesApparel, footwear, and textilesFoodstuffs and beveragesVehicles and automotive componentsBuilding materials and industrial supplies

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including advance electronic manifest filing and applicable duties and taxes.

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