Ocean Freight Route
Puerto BarriosBalboa
GTPTBPABLB
Distance
667 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
GT
Origin Port
Puerto Barrios
Infrastructure Highlights
- Purpose-built container berths with gantry cranes
- Cold-chain storage facilities for perishable cargo
- Integrated rail and road connections linking to inland Guatemala and Central America
- General cargo-handling equipment for fertilizers and grains
Key Exports
Bananas and other tropical fruitCoffee and agricultural productsSugar and related agro-industrial goodsProcessed foodstuffsWood and forestry products
Export Compliance
Traders must ensure full phytosanitary certification for food exports in line with national and destination-country regulations.
PA
Destination Port
Balboa
Infrastructure Highlights
- Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
- Deep-water berths suitable for large container vessels
- On-dock rail and road connections linking the port to the Panama City logistics corridor
- Extensive 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
Trade operators must verify accurate HS classification and valuation to prevent customs delays and penalties.