Ocean Freight Route

ColonVancouver

PACTB
CAVAN
Distance
3,223 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

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.

CA
Destination Port

Vancouver

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water berths capable of handling large Post-Panamax container vessels
  • On-dock rail facilities connecting to major Class I rail networks for transcontinental service
  • Modern container terminals with super-post-Panamax cranes
  • Extensive bulk and breakbulk terminals for dry bulk and liquid bulk commodities

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and machineryVehicles and automotive partsIndustrial inputs and chemicalsFood products and perishables (including refrigerated cargo)

Import Regulations

Imported goods must comply with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requirements, including pre-arrival information submission.

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