Ocean Freight Route
NewarkColon
USNWKPACTB
Distance
1,906 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
US
Origin Port
Newark
Infrastructure Highlights
- Extensive container berths with large vessel access
- On-dock rail intermodal facilities connecting to primary U.S. inland hubs
- Modern container terminals with STS cranes
- Direct highway access via the New Jersey Turnpike and local expressway network
Key Exports
Machinery and industrial equipmentAutomotive vehicles and partsPharmaceuticals and medical productsChemicals and plasticsConsumer goods and electronics
Export Compliance
Shippers must comply with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and verify parties against U.S. denied and restricted party lists.
PA
Destination Port
Colon
Infrastructure Highlights
- Dedicated access to the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal
- High-capacity container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
- Well-developed yard space and on-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 require Panamanian customs clearance and possible inspection at the terminal.