Ocean Freight Route

ManilaCharlotte

PHMNL
CLT
Distance
7,569 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

  • A range of container terminals with gantry cranes capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • Purpose-built berths for unitized and breakbulk cargo operations
  • Direct customs, inspection, and clearance facilities to streamline cargo flows
  • Intermodal road-based 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

CL
Destination Port

Charlotte

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Integrated intermodal connections linking Charlotte Douglas International Airport with major freight rail corridors
  • Direct access to key North–South and East–West interstate routes for truck freight distribution
  • Modern air cargo facilities with separate cargo aprons and climate-controlled storage
  • Strong logistics presence with third-party logistics campuses serving the Southeast

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and electrical appliancesAutomotive components and tiresIndustrial raw materials and semi-finished goodsPharmaceuticals and medical devices

Import Regulations

Imported goods are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection and must be accompanied by proper invoices and packing lists.

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