Ocean Freight Route

ManilaColon

PHMNL
PACTB
Distance
8,907 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Philippines and Panama.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

PH
Origin Port

Manila

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Multiple container terminals with ship-to-shore cranes capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • Dedicated berths for containerized and breakbulk cargo operations
  • On-dock customs, inspection, and clearance facilities to streamline cargo flows
  • Road and inland distribution 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

Exporters must comply with Philippine Bureau of Customs regulations, including accurate export declarations and valuation

PA
Destination Port

Colon

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Dedicated access to the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal
  • High-capacity container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Well-developed yard space and near-dock warehousing facilities
  • Intermodal 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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