Colon Port

Introduction, Major Towns Near, Port Detail

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.

Export /Import requirements

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).

1 - Address

2 - Port Authority

3 - Phone

4 - Fax

5 - Email

6 - Coordinates9º 22′ 25” N, -79º -53′ -18” W

7 - Decimal9.3737345, -79.8884607

8 - UN/LOCODEPAONX

9 - Port Type

10 - Port Size

11 - Website

12 - TerminalYes

Informations
Port Detail

Inland port

Entrance Restrictions

Mean tide

Tide

Overhead Limit

Swell

Water Depth

Channel

Cargo Pier

Mean Tide

Anchorage

Oil Terminal

Harbor Characteristics

Harbor Size

Shelter

Max Vessel Size

Harbor Type

Turning Area

Informations
Pilotage

Compulsory

Available

Advisable

Local Assist

Supplies

Provisions

Fuel Oil

Deck

Water

Diesel Oil

Engine

Lifts & Cranes

0-24 Ton Lifts

25-49 Ton Lifts

50-100 Ton Lifts

100+ Ton Lifts

Fixed Cranes

Mobile Cranes

Floating Cranes

Loading & Unloading

Wharves

Med Moor

Ice

Anchor

Beach

Tugs

Assist

Salvage

Quarantine

Pratique

Deratt Cert

Port Services

Longshore

Electrical Repair

Steam

Electrical

Navigation Eq

Repairs, Drydock & Other Services

Ship Repairs

Marine Railroad

Drydock Size

Garbage Disposal

Dirty Ballast

Communications

Telephone

Radio

Air

Telegraph

Radio Tel

Rail

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Ocean

Economical, Efficient and
Environmental-friendly
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Air

Speedy, cost-effective
and Highly reliable
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Land

Door to door, low risk and
flexible
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Customs

Expert brokerage
assistance