Ocean Freight Route

ColonSeattle

PACTB
USSEA
Distance
3,142 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Panama and United States.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

PA
Origin Port

Colon

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Efficient access to the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Integrated yard space and near-dock warehousing facilities
  • Multimodal 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

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

US
Destination Port

Seattle

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Multiple deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • On-dock rail connections linking marine terminals to major Class I railroads
  • Modern container terminals with high-capacity ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Proximity to Interstate highways supporting regional ground distribution

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseMachinery and industrial equipmentElectronics and electrical appliancesAutomotive parts and vehiclesFurniture and household goods

Import Regulations

Inbound cargo must meet U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including accurate AMS and ISF filings.

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