Colon Port
The Colón Port is the busiest in Panama. It is located on the Atlantic side of the country, in the Colón Province. The Colón Port is located northwest of the Dominican Republic and is the country’s busiest port. Major towns near Colón Port include Cristóbal, Panama City, Balboa, Ancón and La Boca. The port is also a hub for regional trade and is served by many shipping lines. The port handles a wide range of cargo, including containers, bulk cargo, and general cargo.
The Colón Port is located in a deep-water bay with many berths and cranes to handle heavy traffic. The port is also equipped with a container terminal, a bulk terminal, and a general cargo terminal. The port has a long history and operation since the early 1900s.
The Colón Port is an essential part of the Dominican Republic’s economy and is a major source of employment for the country. The port is also a significant contributor to the country’s GDP.
All goods imported into Panama must pass through Colón port. The main requirements for importing goods into Panama are a valid import license, a Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, a commercial invoice, a packing list, a certificate of origin, a health certificate (for certain foodstuffs), a phytosanitary certificate (for certain plants and plant products), an inspection certificate (for certain goods), a consular invoice (for certain goods), and a license (for certain restricted goods).
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Coordinates9º 22′ 25” N, -79º -53′ -18” W
Decimal9.3737345, -79.8884607
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