Ocean Freight Route

Los AngelesColon

USLAX
PACTB
Distance
2,570 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

US
Origin Port

Los Angeles

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale container terminals with on-dock rail connections
  • Deep-draft berths accommodating ultra-large container vessels
  • Well-developed intermodal links to major interstate highways and rail corridors
  • Modern cargo handling systems and terminal operating technology

Key Exports

Electronics and machineryAgricultural products and foodstuffsAutomotive parts and vehiclesChemicals and plasticsApparel and textiles

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and any applicable International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controls.

PA
Destination 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 on-dock warehousing facilities
  • Multimodal links to the Panama Canal Railway and national highway network

Key Imports

Consumer goods and electronicsVehicles and machineryIndustrial equipment and partsFoodstuffs and beveragesConstruction materials

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo must undergo Panamanian customs clearance and possible inspection at the terminal.

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