Ocean Freight Route

ManilaCharleston

PHMNL
USCHS
Distance
7,721 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

PH
Origin Port

Manila

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several container terminals with quay cranes capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • Specialized berths for boxed and breakbulk cargo operations
  • Integrated customs, inspection, and release facilities to streamline cargo flows
  • Truck and feeder connections linking the port to Metro Manila and Luzon industrial zones

Key Exports

Electronics and electrical machineryGarments and textilesProcessed food and agricultural productsAutomotive parts and componentsBusiness process outsourcing–related printed materials and office supplies

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow Bureau of Customs rules on export documentation, valuation, and classification

US
Destination Port

Charleston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Panamax-capable berths supporting large container vessels
  • High-throughput container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Direct rail connections to Class I railroads
  • Dedicated highway access via interstate and state highway corridors

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseFurniture and household itemsElectronics and appliancesTextiles and apparelIndustrial components and raw materials

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo falls under U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and security filing requirements (including ISF 10+2)

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