Ocean Freight Route

ColonPuerto Barrios

PACTB
GTPTB
Distance
637 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 Caribbean 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

Shippers should comply with Panama Canal Authority and national customs regulations for all outbound cargo.

GT
Destination Port

Puerto Barrios

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Purpose-built container berths with ship-to-shore cranes
  • Cold-chain storage facilities for agri-food cargo
  • Integrated rail and road connections providing access to inland Guatemala and Central America
  • General cargo-handling equipment for non-containerized cargo

Key Imports

Manufactured consumer goodsMachinery and industrial equipmentFertilizers and agricultural inputsConstruction materialsFuel and petroleum products (via regional supply chains)

Import Regulations

Importers must provide complete customs declarations and commercial invoices to avoid delays.

Colon to Puerto Barrios Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain