Ocean Freight Route

ColonShanghai

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Distance
8,078 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Panama and China.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

PA
Origin Port

Colon

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Dedicated access to the Atlantic 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

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

CN
Destination Port

Shanghai

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive container terminals with deep-water berths
  • Advanced ship-to-shore gantry cranes and automated yard equipment
  • Integrated intermodal links to rail, expressway, and barge networks
  • Dedicated terminals for bulk commodities and vehicles

Key Imports

Crude oil and refined petroleum productsIron ore and industrial raw materialsAgricultural commodities and food productsHigh-tech components and capital equipmentChemicals and plastics

Import Regulations

Inbound cargo is governed by Chinese customs, quarantine, and inspection rules, covering health, safety, and quality controls.

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