Ocean Freight Route

ColonTacoma

PACTB
USSEA
Distance
3,134 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

  • Dedicated access to the Caribbean 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

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

US
Destination Port

Tacoma

Infrastructure Highlights

  • A range of deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Direct rail facilities connecting to Class I railroads for inland distribution
  • Upgraded container yards with on-terminal reefer plug capacity for refrigerated cargo
  • Heavy-duty ship-to-shore gantry cranes supporting high-volume container operations

Key Imports

Consumer goods (electronics, appliances, retail merchandise)Automobiles and vehicle partsMachinery and capital equipmentFurniture and household goodsTextiles, apparel, and footwear

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including timely filing of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) for ocean shipments.

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