Ocean Freight Route

ColonSalvador

PACTB
BRSSA
Distance
2,809 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 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

Exporters must comply with Panama Canal Authority and national customs regulations for all outbound cargo.

BR
Destination Port

Salvador

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Upgraded container terminals with quay gantry cranes
  • Specialized berths for multi-purpose operations
  • Integrated road connections to the BR-324 highway enable hinterland distribution
  • Close integration with Salvador’s international airport supports multimodal logistics

Key Imports

Industrial machinery and equipmentChemicals and petrochemical feedstocksConsumer goods and electronicsFertilizersSteel and metal products

Import Regulations

Imported goods are governed by Brazilian customs clearance through Siscomex and can require import licenses (LI) for controlled items.

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