Ocean Freight Route

PenangTacoma

MYPEG
USSEA
Distance
6,919 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

MY
Origin Port

Penang

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Well-equipped container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Purpose-built multipurpose berths for mixed cargo and conventional cargo
  • Well-linked road network to the North–South Expressway for rapid hinterland distribution
  • Port-adjacent warehousing and container freight stations for stuffing and stripping operations

Key Exports

Electrical and electronic productsMachinery and equipmentPalm oil and related agro-based productsRubber and rubber productsProcessed food and consumer goods

Export Compliance

Traders must adhere to Malaysian customs regulations, including proper tariff code declaration and correct customs value.

US
Destination Port

Tacoma

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Multiple deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • On-dock rail facilities connecting to Class I railroads for inland distribution
  • Modern container yards with on-terminal reefer plug capacity for refrigerated cargo
  • Automated 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

Every import shipment 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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