Ocean Freight Route

ColonYantian

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Distance
8,717 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

  • 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.

CN
Destination Port

Yantian

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water berths supporting mainline Asia–Europe and transpacific services
  • Extensive container yard facilities with advanced stacking systems
  • On-dock rail connections linking the terminal to inland logistics hubs across South China
  • Modern gate and truck appointment systems that streamline landside cargo flows

Key Imports

Raw materials and components for manufacturingConsumer goods and retail merchandiseAutomotive parts and machineryChemicals and industrial inputsFoodstuffs and refrigerated cargo

Import Regulations

Imported goods must comply with China Customs inspection, quarantine, and CIQ requirements, especially for foodstuffs

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