Ocean Freight Route

ColonNew Orleans

PACTB
USMSY
Distance
1,362 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 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.

US
Destination Port

New Orleans

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity berths capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • Integrated rail connections linking to major U.S. Class I railroads
  • Well-developed barge and breakbulk facilities along the Mississippi River
  • Dedicated terminals for containers, bulk, and Ro-Ro cargo

Key Imports

Steel and metal productsCoffee, cocoa, and foodstuffsRubber and forest productsChemicals and fertilizersConsumer goods and manufactured products

Import Regulations

Arriving shipments must meet U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Coast Guard security regulations

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