Ocean Freight Route

ColonTampa

PACTB
USTPA
Distance
1,125 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

  • Efficient access to the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Integrated yard space and on-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

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

US
Destination Port

Tampa

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Panamax-capable deep-draft berths
  • Dedicated liquid bulk handling facilities
  • Direct rail access via Class I railroads
  • Updated container cranes and terminal operating systems

Key Imports

Petroleum and refined fuelsConsumer goods and retail merchandiseConstruction materials (cement, steel, lumber)Vehicles and rolling stockContainerized manufactured products

Import Regulations

All arriving shipments are governed by CBP regulations on entry, inspection, and security screening

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