Ocean Freight Route

ManilaTacoma

PHMNL
USSEA
Distance
5,780 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

  • Multiple container terminals with gantry cranes capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • Dedicated berths for unitized and breakbulk cargo operations
  • On-dock customs, inspection, and processing 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

US
Destination Port

Tacoma

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Integrated rail facilities connecting to Class I railroads for inland distribution
  • Advanced container yards with on-terminal reefer plug capacity for refrigerated cargo
  • High-capacity ship-to-shore gantry cranes supporting high-volume container operations

Key Imports

Consumer goods (electronics, appliances, retail merchandise)Automobiles and vehicle partsMachinery and capital equipmentFurniture and household goodsTextiles, apparel, and footwear

Import Regulations

All imported goods must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including timely filing of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) for ocean shipments.

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