Ocean Freight Route

MelbourneBalboa

AUMEL

PABLB

Distance

7,846 NM

Ocean Transit

## Days

Service Frequency

Daily Sailings

Select Your Cargo Type

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

Auto Parts

Automotive parts and tires for vehicles, including components, spares and assemblies.

Automobiles

OOG / Breakbulk

Finished passenger cars and light vehicles shipped by RoRo or in containers

Building & Construction Materials

Mixed building materials, tools, hardware, and lighting for construction projects

Consumer Electronics

Consumer electronics: TVs, audio, gadgets, home AV and other sensitive tech devices

Furniture & Home Décor

Furniture, furnishings and home decor including sets, mirrors and wall decor

Household Appliances

Household and kitchen appliances from major white goods to smaller countertop devices

Industrial Machinery & Construction Equipment

OOG / Breakbulk

Industrial and construction machinery, heavy equipment, generators, HVAC and factory units

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

AU

Origin Port

Melbourne

Infrastructure Highlights

Modern container terminals with post-Panamax gantry cranes
Well-developed on-dock rail connections linking to inland terminals
Naturally deep berths suitable for large container and bulk vessels
Comprehensive port community systems for digital cargo processing

Key Exports

Agricultural products (grains, meat, dairy)Minerals and raw materialsManufactured goods and machineryProcessed foods and beveragesEducation and professional services (via associated trade flows)

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow Australian Border Force and Department of Agriculture regulations for export declarations, biosecurity, and sanitary controls.

PA

Destination Port

Balboa

Infrastructure Highlights

Technologically advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
Panamax and post-Panamax capable berths suitable for large container vessels
Direct rail and road connections linking the port to the Panama City logistics corridor
Strategically located yard space and container storage areas for transshipment operations

Key Imports

Consumer goods and electronicsVehicles and automotive partsIndustrial machinery and equipmentFood products and beverages

Import Regulations

Consignees should verify accurate HS classification and valuation to avoid customs delays and penalties.

Melbourne to Balboa Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain