Ocean Freight Route

Le HavreBalboa

FRLEH
PABLB
Distance
4,594 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

FR
Origin Port

Le Havre

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-vessel capable berths serve ultra-large container ships and tankers
  • High-capacity container terminals with post-Panamax and larger gantry cranes
  • Integrated intermodal connections to inland France via rail and road corridors
  • Purpose-built liquid bulk and petrochemical facilities serve the nearby industrial and refinery complexes

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsContainers with manufactured goods and consumer productsAutomotive parts and machineryAgricultural and food productsForest products and paper

Export Compliance

All export operations must observe European Union and French export control regulations, including sensitive technologies classification and licensing where applicable

PA
Destination Port

Balboa

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Deep-water berths suitable for large container vessels
  • On-dock rail and road connections linking the port to the Panama City logistics corridor
  • Extensive yard space and container storage areas for transshipment operations

Key Imports

Consumer goods and electronicsVehicles and automotive partsIndustrial machinery and equipmentFood products and beverages

Import Regulations

Consignees should ensure accurate HS classification and valuation to minimize customs delays and penalties.

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