Ocean Freight from China and Asia to Panama
Import from Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Busan, Ho Chi Minh and the main Asian ports into Panama, in a full container or as consolidated cargo.
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| Origin ports | Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Valencia, Barcelona, Genoa and Le Havre |
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| Destination ports | Colon and Manzanillo (Atlantic), Balboa (Pacific) |
| Estimated transit | 18 to 30 days depending on port and service |
| Modes | FCL, LCL, flat rack, open top and break bulk |
| Typical cargo | Industrial machinery, precision equipment, spare parts, food and consumer goods |
Importing from Europe
European cargo bound for Panama tends to carry high unit value: industrial machinery, production lines, medical and laboratory equipment, precision spare parts and branded consumer goods. That profile demands care in packing, adequate insurance and impeccable documentation more than raw speed.
We arrange factory pickup within Europe, shipment from the most convenient port and arrival on whichever Panamanian coast best suits the final destination of the goods.
- ✓Factory pickup in the main countries of Western Europe.
- ✓Full containers, consolidated cargo and special equipment.
- ✓Handling of machinery on flat rack and open top when it exceeds gauge.
- ✓All risk insurance on CIF value for capital goods.
Customs Clearance and Delivery in Panama
We prepare the import declaration and arrange delivery in Panama City, the Colon Free Zone or Panama Pacifico. When the goods require sanitary registration, homologation or a special permit, we verify the requirement before shipping so the cargo is not held at the port.
Quote Your Ocean Freight from Europe
Send us the port or city of origin, the cargo details with dimensions and weight, and the destination in Panama. We deliver the estimate within 24 business hours.
Coverage for this route
Origins
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- Germany
- Spain
- Italy
- France
- United Kingdom
Destinations
- Colon / Manzanillo
- Balboa
- Colon Free Zone
Frequently asked questions
Between 18 and 30 days port to port, depending on the origin port and whether the service is direct or via transshipment. Services from northern Europe to the Panamanian Atlantic are usually the fastest.
Yes. We arrange pickup at the European supplier's premises, transport to the port and shipment, delivering an integrated price through to Panama.
We assess whether a 40-foot high cube container, flat rack, open top or break bulk is best. We arrange export packing, lashing and, where applicable, a rigging study at the destination port.
European cargo naturally arrives on the Atlantic, meaning Colon or Manzanillo, which is an advantage if the goods are bound for the Colon Free Zone. If the destination is Panama City, we compare the cost of the inland leg against a service arriving through Balboa.
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