Ocean Freight Route

SeattleColon

USSEA
PACTB
Distance
3,142 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Select Your Cargo Type

See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between United States and Panama.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

US
Origin Port

Seattle

Infrastructure Highlights

  • A range of deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Direct rail connections linking marine terminals to major Class I railroads
  • Upgraded container terminals with high-capacity ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Efficient connections to Interstate highways supporting regional ground distribution

Key Exports

Aerospace products and partsAgricultural commodities (including grains and oilseeds)Forest products (lumber, pulp, and paper)High-technology equipment and electronicsSeafood and frozen food products

Export Compliance

All exporters should adhere to U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), especially for aerospace and dual-use technologies.

PA
Destination Port

Colon

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Direct access to the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Extensive yard space and on-dock warehousing facilities
  • Rail-connected 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

Imported goods require Panamanian customs clearance and possible inspection at the terminal.

Seattle to Colon Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain