Ocean Freight Route

ShanghaiColon

CNSHA
PACTB
Distance
8,078 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

CN
Origin Port

Shanghai

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container terminals with deep-draft berths
  • State-of-the-art ship-to-shore gantry cranes and semi-automated yard equipment
  • Highly developed intermodal links to national rail and expressway networks
  • Purpose-built terminals for energy products and automobiles

Key Exports

Electronics and electrical machineryMachinery and industrial equipmentTextiles and apparelConsumer goods and household productsAutomotive parts and vehicles

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Chinese customs regulations, including correct tariff code usage and truthful valuation.

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

Arriving shipments require Panamanian customs clearance and possible inspection at the terminal.

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