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 | Houston, Miami, Port Manatee, New York, Savannah, Los Angeles, Montreal, Veracruz and Manzanillo (MX) |
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| Destination ports | Balboa, Colon and Manzanillo (Panama) |
| Estimated transit | 5 to 15 days depending on origin port |
| Modes | FCL, LCL, break bulk and project cargo |
| Advantage | Our own warehouses in Houston and Port Manatee with weekly consolidation |
Consolidation in the United States with Our Own Warehouses
Our operation in Houston and Port Manatee lets us receive your purchases directly from US suppliers, verify them, group them and ship them to Panama on frequent sailings. The short transit from the Gulf of Mexico makes this the fastest route for inventory replenishment and spare parts.
From Canada and Mexico we arrange either inland transport or direct shipment from local ports, whichever proves more economical for each client's volume.
- ✓Pickup in any US state and Canadian province.
- ✓Weekly consolidation in our own warehouse with a receiving report.
- ✓Full containers, consolidated cargo and break bulk.
- ✓Use of the trade agreement in force with a certificate of origin.
Customs Clearance and Delivery in Panama
We file the import declaration, manage the settlement of duties and apply tariff preferences when the goods qualify under the trade promotion agreement. We deliver with our own units in Panama City, the Colon Free Zone, Tocumen and Panama Pacifico.
Quote Your Ocean Freight from North America
Give us the pickup address, the dimensions and weight of the cargo, and the destination in Panama. You will receive an estimate within 24 business hours with the mode alternatives and their costs.
Coverage for this route
Origins
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Destinations
- Balboa
- Colon / Manzanillo
- Colon Free Zone
Frequently asked questions
From the Gulf and Florida ports the ocean transit is short, normally between 5 and 10 days. From the west coast or from Canada the timeline extends, and is confirmed when space is booked.
Yes. We arrange inland transport from the supplier to our warehouse in Houston or Port Manatee, or directly to the port of loading.
Many goods originating in the United States qualify for preferential treatment under the trade agreement in force with Panama, provided a valid certificate of origin is presented. We verify eligibility by tariff heading before shipping.
Yes, we ship from Mexican ports such as Veracruz and Manzanillo, and we also arrange inland movement to a US port when that combination proves more convenient in cost or time.
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