Panama (English)
Country Name |
Panama |
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Official Country Name |
Republic of Panama |
Assessment Details |
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From |
01 October 2019 |
To |
30 April 2020 |
Name of Assessor |
Regional Logistics Center for Humanitarian Assistance (CLRAH, for its acronym in Spanish) |
Title and Position |
Logistics Coordinator |
Contact |
With the support of:
Logistics Cabinet, Georgia Tech Panamá Logistics & Innovation Research Center, Public Services Authority, Panama Maritime Authority, National Customs Authority, Cold Chain, Logistics Business Council, Agricultural Trade Institute, Ministry of Agricultural Development – Executive Directorate of Agricultural Quarantine, Ministry of Government, Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health – Directorate of Pharmacy & Drug, Ministry of Labour and Labour Development, National Civil Protection System, National Secretary of Energy, & Tocumen, S.A.
Table of Contents
1 Panama Country Profile
Generic Information
Panama, officially Republic of Panama, is a country located at the southeast of Central America. Its Capital is Panama City. Bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the North, with the Pacific Ocean to the south, with Colombia to the Southeast and with Costa Rica to the west. It has an area of 75 420 km². Located on the isthmus of the same name strip of land that links South America to Central America, its mountainous range is solely interrupted by the Panama Canal Basin, the waterway that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean.
Generic country information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a generic country overview, please consult the following sources:
Panama Wikipedia Country Information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama
Panama IMF Country Information https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/PAN
Panama Economist Intelligence Unit Information* https://country.eiu.com/panama
(*note - this is a paid service)
Humanitarian Info
Panama World Food Programme http://www.wfp.org/countries/
Panama UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Information https://www.unocha.org/rolac
Facts and Figures
Panama Wolfram Alpha https://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=panama
Panama World Bank https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/panama
Panama Population Information http://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/panama-population/
1.1 Panama Humanitarian Background
Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
Natural Hazards |
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Type |
Occurrence |
Comments / Details |
Droughts |
Yes |
The main impacts are in the agricultural sector mostly in the Arco Seco region which extends from the province of Cocle, Los Santos, Herrera to Veraguas. In the event that droughts affect the population, the National Civil Protection System intervenes to provide assistance. Dry season: January to May. |
Earthquakes |
Yes |
Panama is considered as a country of seismic risk, however, the recurrence of this type of event is not significant when compared to other countries in the region. The country is part of the Panama bloc or Microplate, which is an active seismic area. The most important geologic faults are found in Tonosi, Gatun and the deformed “belt of Northern Panama”. There are records of earthquakes taking place in the province of Los Santos (1913), Bocas del Toro (1916), Veraguas (1941), Panama (1971), Darien (1974), and the most severe occurred in Bocas del Toro (1991), leaving behind a death toll 23 casualties, 337 injured and 720 destroyed homes. |
Epidemic |
Yes |
The Ministry of Health controls minor epidemic outbreaks that occur and relies on administrative divisions for health disasters and the mitigation of its effects over the population. |
Extreme Temperatures |
Yes |
High temperatures are common during the country’s dry season filing temperatures ranging within 35°C to 37°C. The last occurrence setting record high temperatures at 38°C was the “El Niño” Phenomenon in 2009. |
Floods |
Yes |
Panama is prone to flooding during the yearly rainy season due to several variables. Among such, the great number of populations that live in vulnerable conditions on river slopes, in addition to bad practices of urban and territorial planning in the capital city. Prolonged periods of heavy rains (April to December) have provoked economic losses, deaths and injuries at a low scale. |
Plague Infestation |
Yes |
Zika / Hantavirus[1]. Cases are assisted by action of the relevant authorities, yet, low compliance f the health and hygiene provisions by the population makes plague control difficult to some extent. |
Landslide |
Yes |
Panama’s vulnerability to landslides is attributable to the indiscriminate use of land, rain precipitations, seismic activity, along with the activities related to the disorderly construction of housing projects and deforestation. |
Volcanic Eruptions |
No |
For years now, no volcanic eruptions have been recorded. Nevertheless, there are 24 volcanic centers, including the Baru Volcano (3,475m) located in the province of Chiriqui, considered inactive. |
High Tides |
Yes |
The reduction of mangrove forests in certain regions of the geography has provoked the oceans impact over coastal zones, hence provoking groundswells. |
Forest Fires |
Yes |
Quite common in Panama, caused by spontaneous ignition, the climatic situation or mainly due to human activity in the Darien area. Authorities from the Ministry of the Environment of the Government of Panama rely on contingency plans to mitigate forest fires. |
Strong Winds |
Yes |
Panama, occasionally endures severe storms. Nevertheless, does not have hurricane-force winds due to its geographical position. |
Further Comments |
Although Panama does not present the magnitude or recurrence of natural disasters in comparison to the rest of the countries in the region, the country is still exposed to these events. |
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Man-made Events |
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Civil Conflicts |
No |
Panama has not had civil conflicts since year 1903. |
International Conflict |
No |
Illegal operations of traffickers in Colombia take place at Panama’s remote border regions. (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/pm.html) |
Internally Displaced Persons |
No |
N/A |
Presence of Refugees |
Yes |
The refugee population officially recognized by the Panamanian government consists mostly of Colombians, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans, Cubans and people from northern CentralAmerican countries (mainly El Salvador). In 2019, Nicaraguans were the highest number of asylum applicants in the country. (Reference: ACNUR & NRC, 2019. Panama: Protection Monitoring – June to December 2019. Extracted from acnur.org) |
Landmines / UXO present |
No |
N/A |
Further Comments |
N/A |
[1] WHO (2020). Panama country profile. Extracted from who.int/countries
For a more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters Country Profile.
Seasonal Effects on Logistics Capacities
Seasonal Effects on Transportation |
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Type of Transportation |
Time of the Year |
Comments / Details |
Primary Road Transport |
April to December |
Increased traffic flow due to national holidays at towns nearby highways, or congestion in roads due to accidents. During rainy seasons, roads might be prone to floods, especially in the capital city. |
Secondary Road Transport |
April to December |
Increased traffic flow due to national holidays at towns nearby highways, or congestion in roads due to accidents. During rainy seasons, roads might be prone to floods, especially in the capital city. |
Rail Transport |
N/A |
N/A |
Air Transport |
April to December October to December |
The tropical rainy season from April to December, and the migration of birds from October to December, may in some cases interfere with airport operations. Occasionally there are union strikes, but have not caused service interruptions. |
Waterway Transport |
N/A |
N/A |
Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling |
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Activity Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Storage |
N/A |
N/A |
Handling |
N/A | N/A |
Other |
N/A | N/A |
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
Government
The National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC) is the entity empowered to respond to emergencies caused by natural or anthropogenic disasters. The SINAPROC is also empowered to establish policies and action plans directed to reduce disaster vulnerabilities and impacts, nationwide. (Law No. 11 of February 2005).
The moment disaster strikes, all public, private and non-governmental entities linked to the civil protection, must coordinate actions in accordance to that established by the SINAPROC. For such effects, SINAPROC has an Emergency Operations Center (COE, for its acronym in Spanish), whose purpose is to maintain coordination between the different competent authorities in order to provide attention, protection and assistance to the affected population. COE’s organization chart is comprised of six divisions: Emergency & Response; Health; Infrastructure & Public Services; Logistics & Humanitarian Assistance; Shelters; and Security. Each of these divisions coordinate field related response actionsand are designated by a coordinating entity and supporting institutions.
The decision on the declaration of a state of emergency, issuance of an international appeal or offer of humanitarian assistance befalls over the President of the Republic. Next, it will be the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the General Secretariat who will be in charge of the diplomatic coordination for the request, transit or offer of assistance. In this context, SINAPROC takes the role as humanitarian management coordinator through the Coordination Center for Humanitarian Assistance (CCAH, for its initials in Spanish) interinstitutional body in charge of the humanitarian cargo movement and response actions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs more so counts upon its Coordination and Information Center (CECODI, for its acronym in Spanish), assigned likewise, to the General Secretariat, created to offer assistance and follow-up to Panamanians abroad in case of force majeure.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Humanitarian Community
International Organizations with offices and activities in Panama:
Humanitarian Organizations | Presence | ||||
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Regional | National | ||||
United Nations System (Organizations) | |||||
1 |
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) |
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2 |
UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) |
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3 |
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |
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4 |
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) |
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5 |
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) |
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6 |
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) |
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7 |
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) |
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8 |
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OUCHR) |
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9 |
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) |
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10 |
International Organization for Migration (IOM) |
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11 |
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) World Health Organization (WHO) |
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12 |
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) |
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13 |
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
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14 |
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) |
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15 |
United Nations Volunteers (UNV) |
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16 |
World Food Programme (WFP) |
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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement |
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17 |
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) |
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18 |
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) |
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Non-Governmental Organizations |
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19 |
Adventist Development & Relief Agency (ADRA) |
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20 |
Child Fund International |
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21 |
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) |
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22 |
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) |
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23 |
Plan International |
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24 |
RET International |
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25 |
Techo International |
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26 |
Save the Children |
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27 |
World Vision International |
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Other Organizations |
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28 |
Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) |
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29 |
DHL – Disaster Response Team |
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For more information on humanitarian agency contact details, please see the following link: 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List.
1.2 Panama Regulatory Departments and Quality Control
Binding regulatory authorities relavant to humanitarian logistics
- Civil Aviation Authority: An entity of the State assigned to carry out the general process of supervision in civil aviation matters. It processes overflight and landing permits of aircrafts involved in humanitarian assistance.
- National Customs Authority: It establishes the control for the entry, transit and departure of goods.
The National Customs Authority does not have a department for regulating goods, a prior control takes place upon presentation of the Customs Declaration. The control over types of goods is carried out by each relevant body or institution as required by law. All shipments entering into the national territory must comply with the inspection processes in accordance to the activity, type of goods and transportation mode.
- General Directorate of Immigration and Naturalization: Ensures that all personnel from international missions and international rescue groups abide and comply with the migratory requirements established by law.
- Ministry of Agricultural Development (Executive Directorate of Quarantine – DECA, for its initials in Spanish): Ensures that of all quarantine related goods entering the country meets the necessary requirements. Documents crucial for the introduction of phytosanitary and zoosanitary goods consist of the following: cargo manifest; phytosanitary or zoosanitary certificate of origin; and the import license. In the case of search and rescue caninesfor humanitarian purposes, in addition to the corresponding documentation, a certification must be submitted by the humanitarian entity, indicating the reason of entry.
DECA is responsible for implementing the provisions of the National Directorate of Animal and Plant Health, on matters of external and internal quarantine, and of the internal control for the mobilization of animals and plants, in order to protect the phytosanitary state of the national agricultural patrimony. In addition, to ensure the adequate application and implementation of phytosanitary and sanitary provisions in force.
The Executive Directorate of Agricultural Quarantine is created by Law No. 23 of 15 July 1997, under the direct arrangement of the Directorate General of the Ministry of Agricultural Development.
- Panamanian Food Safety Authority (AUPSA): Ensures compliance and implementation of food safety laws and regulations as to the introduction of food to the national territory, under strict scientific or technical guidelines.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Manages the
international humanitarian aid and assistance in disaster-stricken
cases.
- Directorate General for International Agencies and Conferences: It is responsible of guiding and coordinating the participation of Panama at conferences, forums and international agencies. In addition to coordinating with Ministries activities with the agencies and developing the position of the State on the multilateral agenda. It also collaborates and promotes the presence of international organizations through the United Nations Regional Inter-agency Center for Latin America and the Caribbean in Panama, and others.
- Directorate General for Protocol and Ceremonials of the State: Liaison between the diplomatic missions and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It has within its structure the Department of Privileges and Diplomatic Immunity, responsible for the issuance of humanitarian tax exemption.
- Ministry of Health (Directorate of Pharmacy and Drug): Ensures that the introduction of medicines, medical material & and equipment, comply with the requirements of the respective laws.
The main functions of the Directorate National of Pharmacy and Drug in the regulation of medicines and vaccines in Panama are:
- Supervise that medications and vaccines meet the quality standards and/or legal technical requirements set forth in current national and international health standards and regulations.
- Ensure a lot-by-lot traceability system of Vaccines entering the country.
- Ensure the population that Medicines and Vaccines are safe and effective, undertaking quality controls on products and vaccines in accordance to current health provisions.
- Establish permanent monitoring and control in the establishments and places of manufacturing and dispensing of Medicines in the Republic of Panama.
- Establish permanent monitoring and control of pharmaceutical establishments where Medicines and Vaccines are distributed in the Republic of Panama.
- National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC): National governing body empowered to tend and respond to emergencies caused by adverse events. For more information, see: Country Response Capacity (Government).
Quality control laboratories for medicines, vaccines and pharmaceuticals
- Specialized Institute of Analysis of the University of Panama: Quality control laboratory that performs physiochemical and microbiological testing of pharmaceutical products. Among the pharmaceutical forms analyzed are found tablets, capsules, oral solutions, intravenous solutions, gels, ointments, emulsions, aerosols, injectables, creams, lyophilize. Reference Laboratory in accordance to Law 1, 2001.
To obtain further information about regulatory agencies, consult the following links:
4.3 Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List.
1.3 Panama Customs Information
Duties and Tax Exemption
For contact information regarding government custom authorities, please follow the link below:
Emergency Response:
Agreements / Conventions Description |
Ratified by Country? (Yes / No) |
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WCO (World Customs Organization) member |
Yes. March 8, 1996 |
Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention |
No |
OCHA Model Agreement |
N/A |
Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) |
Yes. March 5, 2003 |
Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration) |
Yes,
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Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response)
In Panama, the exemption of import tariffs and taxes for humanitarian aid is regulated by Cabinet Decree No. 12 of 29 March 2016- Article 150(a).
Tax exonerations are granted based on special laws. These are independent of the harmonized system code applicable to equipment, goods and other items, necessary for the economic activity of the company or the international organization.
Entities allowed to operate in the country during emergencies are international organizations, as well as Panamanian and government entities that can import humanitarian aid and relief items.
The Law that protects the importer determines the recognition to the right to tax exemption. For example: the Office of the First Lady can import goods for humanitarian aid with the exception of vehicles; whilst the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies does benefit of vehicle exemption.
Organizational Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status |
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United Nations Agencies |
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Non Governmental Organizations |
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Exemption Certificate Application Procedure
Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure |
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Overview (include a list of necessary documentation) |
Note: These documents are per shipment. |
Process to be followed (step by step or flowchart) |
Note: If the organization is not empowered to self-manage its authorization for exemption, it must be submitted by a certified Customs Broker, authorized by the National Customs Authority.
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Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicle & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
Invoice |
Yes, 1 copy |
Yes, 1 copy |
Yes, 1 copy |
Yes, 1 copy |
Yes, 1 copy |
Yes, 1 copy |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes, 1 copy |
Yes, 1 copy |
Yes, 1 copy |
Yes, 1 copy |
Yes, 1 copy |
Yes, 1 copy |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, 1 copy for donations |
Yes, 1 copy for donations |
Yes, 1 copy for donations |
Yes, 1 copy for donations |
Yes, 1 copy for donations |
Yes, 1 copy for donations |
Packing Lists |
Yes, 1 copy |
Yes, 1 copy |
Yes, 1 copy |
Yes, 1 copy |
Yes, 1 copy |
Yes, 1 copy |
Other Documents |
Letters from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, if applicable. Permits required by the Overseeing Authorities, if applicable. |
Letters from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, if applicable. Permits required by the Overseeing Authorities, if applicable Permits required by the Overseeing Authorities, if applicable. |
Letters from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, if applicable. Permits required by the Overseeing Authorities, if applicable*. |
Letters from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, if applicable. Permits required by the Overseeing Authorities, if applicable. |
Letters from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, if applicable. Permits required by the Overseeing Authorities, if applicable. |
Letters from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, if applicable. Permits required by the Overseeing Authorities, if applicable. |
Additional Notes |
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* Requirements for the admission of regular medicines: Present the following documentation at the window of the Imports Department, located at Building 253, ground floor of the Ministry of Health in Ancon:
Requirements for the admission of vaccines: Present the following documentation at the window of the Imports Department, located at Building 253, ground floor of the Ministry of Health in Ancon.
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Customs Clearance
General Information
Customs Information |
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Document Requirements |
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Embargoes |
None |
Prohibited Items |
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General Restrictions |
N/A |
Customs Clearance Document Requirements
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
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D&T Exemption Certificate |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Invoice |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Packing Lists |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Phytosanitary Certificate |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, in case required. |
No. |
Yes, original and 2 copies |
Yes, in case required. |
No. |
Other Documents |
Authorization from Pharmacy & Drug (by IT Systems or countersigned in the Declaration) |
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Additional Notes |
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N/A |
Transit Regime
Internal transits employ the Internal Transit form regulated by Cabinet Decree no. 12 of 29 March 2016. For the international transit of goods, the resolution 386-2017 (COMIECO-EX) was approved, which regulates the Central American procedure for the facilitation of ground transportation of relief shipments during emergencies, in case of regular shipments the COMRIEDRE65-2001 regulation applies.
For export and imports of relief consignments applies articles 554 to 562 of the RECAUCA (urgent shipments).
Means of transportation adequate to carry non-nationalized cargo under the aforementioned form must meet the following conditions:
- That shutting devices bear the necessary security for authorization;
- That customs seals can be placed easily, in a simple and efficient manner;
- That there are no hidden places in which cargo can be concealed;
- That it does not allow the easy removal or addition of cargo without violating customs seals;
- That all parts of the transport vehicle which can contain cargo should be readily accessible for customs inspection.
The use of custodians applies each time the means of transport does not meet any of the prior requirements employing costs established through Cabinet Decree no. 12 of 29 March 2016.
For customs bond Article 110 of the RECAUCA applies.
Admissions of Pharmaceuticals in transit to Panama
The transit of medicines through Panama is only allowed if the agent of the imports company operates in Panama and Central America, and fills out the paperwork in Panama to nationalize the cargo, to be later dispatched to the different countries of destination.. The invoice must declare that these products are destined for other countries and will not remain in Panama.
2 Panama Logistics Infrastructure
The logistics infrastructure of Panama consists of ports, airports, duty free zones, one railroad and road infrastructure adapted to facilitate the mobilization of cargo between these nodes, bringing with it a high level of regional and global connectivity. Majority of the logistics infrastructure is concentrated in the metropolitan areas of the country, consisting of the Provinces of Panama and Colon.
Given that the majority of logistics nodes are concentrated in the metropolitan area, high levels of congestion can be observed in the capital city’s highways and primary and secondary arterial roads, that is experienced by freight/cargo and urban transport alike.
The metropolitan area connects the west of the city with the countryside, through the Bridge of the Americas and the Centennial Bridge. Both connect with the Pan-American Highway, which extends along the countryside till it reaches the Costa Rican border. Currently there are no communication routes or border crossings between Panama and Colombia.
The capital city relies on a metro system which began operations in 2014, with the purpose of diminishing urban transit times. The metro has two lines one distributed to the north-south bound and the other to the east-west bound, developed in areas with highest population density. A total travel time of approximately 25 minutes is estimated. The metro is complemented through its network of buses, as well as non-formal collective transport and selective transport.
2.1 Panama Port Assessment
In 2019, the National Port System of Panama had a total movement of 7.3 million TEU’s, characterized mainly by transshipment of cargo representing 86%, whereas 14% is attributed to local cargo (imports and exports). Ports with the greatest movement in the system are located in the Pacific and Atlantic entrances of the Panama Canal, consisting of five, that are as follows: Balboa and PSA Panama (Pacific); and Manzanillo International Terminal (MIT), Cristobal and Colon Container Terminal or CCT (Atlantic). For 2019, the conglomerate of the Atlantic ranked first in the movement ranking of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.
In addition, the system is composed yet by a sixth cargo containerized port known as the Bocas Fruit Company terminal, located in the interior of the country in the Province of Bocas del Toro (Almirante), dedicated to the export of bananas.
The National Port System is composed of private and state ports. Private ones focus on international cargo movement and have been granted by the State to port operators through concessions. State ports operate under the administration of the Panama Maritime Authority and are mainly dedicated to the mooring and cabotage of ships.
For more information about the Panama Port System and statistics about freight movements, please visit: https://amp.gob.pa/estadistica/
2.1.1 Panama Port of Panama Ports Company – Balboa
Port Overview
Panama Ports Company, S.A. is a subsidiary of the Hutchison Ports Holdings (HPH) that initiated operations in 1997, through an extendable concession of 25 years granted by the government under Law 5 of 16 January 1997, to manage the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. This concession is based on the development, construction, operation, administration, and management of Ro-Ro, containerized, bulk, liquid, and general cargo (Law N°5 of 16 January 1997; published in the official gazette N° 25454 el 29-12-2005).
Port website: www.ppc.com.pa
Key port information can also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Panama |
Province or District |
Panama |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Panama City/ 6.8 km |
Port's Complete Name |
Panama Ports Company-Balboa |
Latitude |
8.957549 |
Longitude |
-79.561398 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Panama Ports Company, S.A. |
Management Contact Person |
Edgar Pineda / Pineda.Edgar@ppc.com.pa |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Tocumen International Airport where 18 airfreight carriers operate: FedEx, Cubana, Tampa Cargo, UPS, Centurion Cargo, Aerosucre, Aero Union, Pan Air Cargo, Amerijet, Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas, Lan Chile Cargo, Florida West International Airways, LanEcuador, TransAm Aeroexpresso del Ecuador, Vensecar Internacional DHL Panama, Airborne Express, Copa Airlines Carga. |
Port Picture
Berths at Balboa Port. Source: Georgia Tech Panama Logistics & Innovation Center. Photo: Port of Balboa. Extracted on 12 March 2020 from https://logistics.gatech.pa/
Security Control Point at Port. Source: Department of Port Security of the Directorate of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime Industries
Balboa Port general lay-out. Hutchinson Ports PPC (2020). Map of Port of Balboa. Retrieved on 15 March 2020 from https://www.ppc.com.pa/
Cargo Handling Equipment (transtrainers) at Balboa Port. Source: External Audit of Port Security 2019 achieved by the Department of Port Security of the Directorate of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime Industries
Source: View of container yard. External Assessment of Port Safety 2019 achieved by the Department of Port Safety of the Directorate of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime Industries
Bird´s-eye view of Balboa´s container yards and berths. Source: Hutchinson Ports PPC. Photo: Port of Balboa. Extracted on 12 March 2020 from https://www.ppc.com.pa/
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Port Management: Hutchison Ports Holding - Panama Ports Company. PPC is also the Administrator of the Port of Cristobal in Colon.
For more information on port contacts, please visit the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
Due to the geography of the area and the conditions of the current market, port operations are being carried out normally. Presently the port is not congested. The maximum draft is 15.7m, specifically at berths 16, 17 and 18.
Waiting time from arrival to anchorage and docking, depends on the complexity of the maneuver, generally an average from 20 minutes to an hour.
The terminals given in concession maintain internal protocols and communications with the Panama Maritime Authority, Customs Authority, National Aeronaval Service, National Immigration Service and other entities involved to adequately respond to any humanitarian contingency.
Performance Indicators – Port of Balboa |
2018 |
2019 |
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Unloaded (TEU) |
939,298 |
851,139 |
Loaded (TEU) |
1,114,739 |
1,073,043 |
Metric Tons (MT) - Unloaded |
7,032,567 |
6,846,384 |
Metric Tons (MT) - Loaded |
6,497,739 |
6,037,925 |
Unloaded - Vehicles |
38,601 |
43,425 |
Loaded - Vehicles |
3,243 |
4,140 |
Results for the year 2018 and preliminary figures reported to the Statistics Department of the Panama Maritime Authority in 2019.
Seasonal Restrictions |
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Occurs |
Time of Year |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
April to December |
Major Import Campaigns |
N/A |
N/A |
Other Comments |
N/A |
Handling Figures for 2019 |
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Vessels Attended |
1,731 (2018) |
1,732 (2019) |
Container Movement (TEUs) |
2.1 million (2018) |
1.9 million (2019) |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk |
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---|---|
Bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Break bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Berth Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Berth 14 (Container) |
1 |
314 |
12.2 |
Fixed, concrete and Steel structured. |
Berth 15 (Container) |
1 |
282 |
13 – 10 |
- |
Berth 16 (Container) |
1 |
399 |
15.7 |
- |
Berth 17 (Container) |
1 |
272 |
15.7 |
- |
Berth 18 (Container) |
1 |
443 |
15.7 |
- |
General Cargo Handling Docks
Type of Cargo |
Dock Identification |
---|---|
Imports / Exports - RoRo |
Berths 6 & 7 |
Port Handling Equipment
The equipment in port is managed by the concessionaire. Balboa is equipped for the handling of containers, loading and unloading of vehicles by ramp, and for handling bulk, and general cargo.
|
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
N/A |
N/A | N/A |
Container Gantries |
Yes |
25 |
7 (up to 22 containers), 10 (up to 17 containers), 8 (up to 13 containers) |
Mobile Cranes |
N/A |
N/A | N/A |
Reach Stacker |
Yes |
5 |
N/A |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
N/A |
N/A | N/A |
Hoppers for granular/pulverized materials |
Yes |
N/A | N/A |
Transtainer |
Yes |
83 Rubber Tired Gantry/ Rail Mounted Gantry |
N/A |
Ton Lifts |
Yes |
7 |
N/A |
Container Facilities
The container terminal comprises 47 hectares, with an annual capacity of approximately 5 million TEU´s.
|
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A |
N/A |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
N/A |
Other Capacity Details |
N/A | N/A |
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day) |
N/A |
N/A |
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points) |
3,468 |
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift) |
N/A |
N/A |
Customs Guidance
The National Customs Authority is responsible of the supervision, inspection and verification of activities related to the reception, loading/unloading, entry/exit, storage and transit of all cargo that enters the port. Customs services, depending on the type of operation, can take on average from 45 minutes to two (2) hours.
Customs Office and Hours | |
---|---|
Location | Offices at Panama Ports Company, Port of Balboa |
Business Hours | Monday through Friday (07:00 am -to- 05:00 pm), Saturdays (7:00 am -to- 3:00 pm) |
Phones | 232-5813 / 232-5873 |
Customs Area | Eastern Panama |
For additional information about Customs in Panama, please visit the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multiuse Terminal
PPC Balboa has berths that receive containerships, freightliners, bulk carriers, Ro-Ro, and cruise liners. Counting on berths 6 and 7 for Ro-Ro freight, bulk cargo and bunkers. The Ro-Ro feature counts on a storage capacity for 2,750 CEU’s (car equivalent units), with expert drivers available to move heavy equipment.
Main Storage Terminal
PPC Balboa has the capacity to receive and dispatch containers, dry and liquid bulk cargoes, as well as specialized cargo, plus 3,468 reefer electrical outlets.
The storage is an open-air area, with specific areas designated for containerized cargo be it standard, dangerous or refrigerated. It also has hoppers destined for storage and warehousing of granular or pulverized materials.
Stevedoring
Panama Ports Company PPC, not only relies on its own staff, but also on sub-contracted personnel for its operations, rounding an approximate of 2,200 employees between the terminals of Balboa and Cristobal.
Hinterland Information
The Port of Balboa has direct access to the railroad, allowing as such transshipment of containers bound for the ports of Colon. The port is located approximately at 3 km from the North Bound entrance which connects by road with the Tocumen International Airport, as well as to the east of the city; moreover, connecting with the Province of Colon where the Colon Free Zone is located. Due to its proximity to the Panama Canal and to the main roads, logistics companies offer ground transport services through an array of heavy-duty trucks and tow trucks, 18 wheelers, and specialized rolling equipment.
Port Security
The PPC terminal of Balboa holds the Statement of Compliance for Port Facility, under the provisions of chapter XI-2 of the SOLAS Convention and the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (PBIP- ISPS).
The Panama Maritime Authority sustains direct communications with the Security Staff of PPC Balboa. PPC Balboa Terminal makes improvements to its administrative and operative processes aimed to generate greater safety to its facilities and human resources. Statistics on port incidents point out to trafficking of illegal substances to be the primary threat, and to a lesser extent denied entry to port, besides stowaways.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
N/A |
Police Boats |
N/A |
Fire Engines |
N/A |
2.1.2 PSA Panama International Terminal
Port Overview
PSA Panama International Terminal is located at the Pacific western-side entrance of the Panama Canal, built mainly for containerized cargo. This port operator began operations in December 2010.Vessels moor alongside a berth of 330 meters length and a draft alongside 14.5 meters. Storage area for cargo has a surface of approximately 22.5 hectares.
In May 2015, construction began for phase 2 of the port terminal and it currently stands at an 80% of completion. This expansion consists in the installation of 800 linear meters of dock, two berthing structures for mega-ships, and the expansion of its container yard in order to hold a 2 million TEU’s capacity, through an investment of over $400 million dollars.
Port Web Site: https://www.psa.com.pa/
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Panama |
Province or District |
Panama |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Panama City 33.1 km |
Port's Complete Name |
PSA Panama International Terminal S.A. |
Latitude |
8.957718 |
Longitude |
-79.580824 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
PSA Panama International Terminal S.A. |
Management Contact Person |
Alessandro Cassinelli (General Manager) Alessandro.cassinelli@globalpsa.com |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Tocumen International Airport. 18 Air Cargo companies operate within: FedEx, Cubana, Tampa Cargo, UPS, Centurion Cargo, Aerosucre, Aero Union, Pan Air Cargo, Amerijet, Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas, Lan Chile Cargo, Florida West International Airways, LanEcuador, TransAm Aeroexpresso del Ecuador, Vensecar Internacional DHL Panama, Airborne Express, Copa Cargo Airlines |
Port Image
PSA berths and container yards. Source: Google Maps.
Description and key business contacts
PSA Panama International Terminal is the administrator and operator of the port. PSA Panama also forms part of the PSA International Group.
For more information visit the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
The dredging of the water area adjacent to the berths, turning basin and approach area to the container terminal has an estimated draft of 16 meters. Currently the port is not congested. Due to the geography of the area and current market conditions, operations are being handled normally. Waiting time upon arrival from the turning basin to the terminal dock varies, depending on the complexity of the operation on average taking from 20 minutes to an hour.
The Terminals granted in concession sustain internal protocols and communications with the Panama Maritime Authority, Customs Authority, National Aeronaval Service, National Immigration Service and other entities involved to adequately respond to humanitarian contingency.
PSA Panama International Terminal |
2018 |
2019 |
---|---|---|
Performance Indicators |
||
Unloaded – TEU´s |
311,781 |
493,207 |
Loaded – TEU´s |
297,125 |
481,447 |
Unloaded – Metric Tons (MT) |
2,261,993 |
3,597,373 |
Loaded – Metric Tons (MT) |
1,999,086 |
3,186,888 |
Unloaded – Vehicles |
N/A |
295 |
Loaded –Vehicles |
N/A |
295 |
Results for 2018 and preliminary figures reported to the Statistics Department of the Panama Maritime Authority for 2019.
Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
Occurs |
Time of Year |
|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
April to December |
|
N/A |
N/A |
Other Comments |
Handling Figures |
||
---|---|---|
Year |
2018 |
2019 |
Vessel Calls |
427 |
705 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
608,906 |
974,654 |
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
N/A |
|
||
Container Berth |
3 |
340 m 800 m 800 m |
16.3 (m) |
|
Silo Berth |
N/A |
|
||
Berthing Tugs |
N/A |
|
||
Water Barges |
N/A |
|
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
N/A |
Other Imports |
N/A |
Port Handling Equipment
Cargo equipment is managed and operated by PSA Panama.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
N/A |
N/A | N/A |
Container Gantries |
Yes |
11 |
8 (for up to 22 containers), 3 (for up to 17 containers) |
Mobile Cranes |
N/A |
N/A | N/A |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
2 |
N/A |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
N/A |
N/A | N/A |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
N/A |
N/A | N/A |
Transtainer |
Yes |
9 RTG (6 +1 high container stacks) and 12 RMG |
N/A |
Forklifts |
Yes |
3 |
N/A |
Container Facilities
The port yard is approximately of 22.5 hectares, mainly for the storage of containers and vehicles. The large patio has capacity for dry cargo containers and reefers, with electric power outlets for easy storage and temperature control. Likewise, it has on a special area for containers with dangerous cargo.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A |
N/A |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
N/A |
N/A |
Other Capacity Details |
N/A | N/A |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Number of Reefer Stations |
1,480 |
- |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/A |
N/A |
Customs Guidance
The National Customs Authority is responsible of the supervision, inspection and verification of activities related to the reception, loading/unloading, entry/exit, storage and transit of all cargo that enters the port. Customs services, depending on the type of operation, can take on average from 45 minutes to two (2) hours.
Customs Office and Hours
District of Arraijan, Former Rodman Naval Station
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. /11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Phones: 378-3837 / 378-3840
Zone: Oriental Panamá
For more information on customs in Panama, please visit the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multi-Purpose Terminal
PSA Terminal began with the reception of iron products and other supplies for the expansion of the Panama Canal. PSA port terminal was constructed for the handling of containerized cargo. However, it has the capacity to receive other potential cargo types, such as Ro-Ro.
Stevedoring
Operations are managed by PSA Panama International Terminal, counting on a workforce of approximately 800 workers.
Hinterland Information
Due to its proximity to the Pan-American Highway and to the Bridge of the Americas, cargo can be transported by road to strategic points such as the Panama Pacifico Special Economic Area, Panama City and to Colon through an efficient road, highway and train system.
Common modes of ground transport for cargo transportation include unit trucks, mule trucks, and all kind of heavy equipment. PSA’s ground connectivity will certainly benefit from the expansion of the Pan American Highway and the new bridge on the Pacific side.
Port Security
PSA Panama holds the Statement of Compliance for Port Facility under provisions of chapter XI-2 of SOLAS Convention and International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (PBIP- ISPS).
The Panama Maritime Authority sustains regular follow-ups with the terminal’s security staff, and statistics are received concerning security incidents. Latest tendencies reflect potential threats at PSA as trafficking of illegal substances, port entry denial and stowaways.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
N/A |
Police Boats |
N/A |
Fire Engines |
N/A |
2.1.3 Panama Port of Manzanillo International Terminal
Port Overview
The Manzanillo International Terminal (MIT) began operations in 1995. It is located close to the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal, immediately adjacent to the Colon Free Zone (CFZ) location. The project area, known as South Coco Solo, was a naval air base of the United States during WWII, which subsequently reverted to Panama due to the Torrijos-Carter treaties of 1977.
Port website: https://www.mitpan.com/
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Panama |
Province or District |
Colon |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Colon City 6.7 km |
Port's Complete Name |
Manzanillo International Terminal |
Latitude |
9.363848 |
Longitude |
-79.88022 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Manzanillo International Terminal Panama, S.A. |
Management Contact Person |
Juan Carlos Croston / juancarlos.croston@mitpan.com |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Tocumen International Airport. 18 Air Cargo companies operate within: FedEx, Cubana, Tampa Cargo, UPS, Centurion Cargo, Aerosucre, Aero Union, Pan Air Cargo, Amerijet, Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas, Lan Chile Cargo, Florida West International Airways, LanEcuador, TransAm Aeroexpresso del Ecuador, Vensecar Internacional DHL Panama, Airborne Express, Copa Airlines Cargo |
Port Image
Bird´s-eye view of Manzanillo Port. Source: Manzanillo International Terminal (2020). Multimedia. Extracted 17 March 2020 from mit.pan.com
Lay-out of Manzanillo Port. Source: Georgia Tech Panama. Photo: MIT Port. Extracted on 12 March 2020 from logistics.gatech.pa
View of container cranes at Manzanillo Port. Source: Assessment by Port Safety achieved by the Department of Port Safety of the Directorate of Auxiliary Maritime Industries
Transtrainers at Manzanillo Ports. Assessment by Port Security achieved by the Department of Port Safety of the Directorate of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime Industries.
Description and key business contacts
Manzanillo International Terminal has offices in Panama City and Colon.
Panama City Offices
Building 201 - Corozal East (next to the railway passenger
station)
Omar Torrijos Herrera Avenue, Ancon
Phone: + (507) 304-8200
Fax: + (507) 304-8233
Colon City Offices, Republic of Panamá
Molten Avenue, South Coco Solo
Phone: + (507) 430-9800
Fax: + (507) 430-9809
P.O. Box 0302-00239
Colon Free Zone
Colon, Republic of Panama
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
The access channel is 3 kilometers from the sea buoy. The breakwater opening is 200 meters wide and the channel has a depth of 16.5 meters. The turning basin is 600 meters in diameter. The waiting time from arrival to anchorage to dock varies, depending on the complexity of the maneuver on average taking from 20 minutes to an hour. Presently the port is not congested. Due to the geography of the area and the current market conditions, operations are being carried out normally.
The terminals granted in concession sustain internal protocols and communication with the Panama Maritime Authority, National Customs Authority, National Aeronaval Service, National Immigration Service and other entities involved to respond adequately to a humanitarian contingency.
MANZANILLO INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL |
2018 |
2019 |
---|---|---|
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS |
||
Unloaded – TEU´s |
1,129,729 |
1,260,692 |
Loaded – TEU´s |
1,095,326 |
1,282,999 |
Unloaded - Metric Tons (MT) |
7,431,663 |
8,643,187 |
Loaded - Metric Tons (MT) |
7,802,434 |
9,354,775 |
Unloading – Vehicles |
68,833 |
73,538 |
Loading - Vehicles |
57,713 |
60,751 |
Total Vessels attended |
2,630 |
2,798 |
Chart 2 – Results for 2018 and preliminary figures reported to the Statistics Department of the Panama Maritime Authority for 2019.
Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
|
Occurs |
Time of Year |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
April to December |
Major Import Campaigns |
N/A |
N/A |
Other Comments |
N/A |
Handling Figures |
||
---|---|---|
Year |
2018 |
2019 |
Vessel Calls |
2,630 |
2,798 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
2.2 millions |
2.5 millions |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk |
|
---|---|
Bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Break bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For more information about costs and charges, please visit the following link:
https://www.mitpan.com/informacion/reglas-de-operacion/
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Container Berth |
6 |
4 berths at 310 m 2 berths at 400 m |
16.4 |
N/A |
Silo Berth |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Berthing Tugs |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Water Barges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
Berths 6 & 7 |
Other Imports |
N/A |
Port Handling Equipment
The equipment is managed and operated by MIT.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Container Gantries |
Yes |
11 post-panamax cranes(16 to 20 containers wide on deck), 8 super post-panamax cranes (22 a 25 containers wide on deck) |
N/A |
Mobile Cranes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
60 Reachstakers / Top Pick / Side Pick |
N/A |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Transtainer |
Yes |
24 RTG cranes of up to 5 +1 high container stacks and 6 ARMG ASC of up to 6+1 high container stacks |
N/A |
Forklifts |
Yes |
41 |
N/A |
Container Facilities
Container facilities is mainly a stockyard for all types of containers, vehicles and heavy equipment.
|
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A |
N/A |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
N/A |
N/A |
Other Capacity Details |
N/A | N/A |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Number of Reefer Stations |
1,143 |
- |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/A |
N/A |
Customs Guidance
The National Customs Authority is responsible of the supervision, inspection and verification of activities related to the reception, loading/unloading, entry/exit, storage and transit of all cargo that enters the port. Customs services, depending on the type of operation, can take on average from 45 minutes to two (2) hours.
To work with on-site customs officials, it is recommended to build a culture of teamwork with other entities, awareness on matters pertinent to industrial security and port protection.
Customs Office and Hours.
Location: Offices inside the Manzanillo International Terminal
Hours: Around the Clock 24 hours
Phone: 430-9900 ext. 9002
Zone: North
For more information on Customs, please see: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multi-Purpose Terminal
MIT handles containerized, rolling, general and special projects cargo. In addition, it also offers containerized cargo services through container equipment maintenance (all types of repair and maintenance work on full and empty containers as well as chassis), and maintenance of refrigerated containers (continuous monitoring, inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs of containers and generators).
Grain and Bulk Handling
N/A
Main Storage Terminal
Designed to store containerized, general, rolling and special projects cargo.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
|
Refrigerated Cargo |
N/A |
|
General Cargo |
N/A |
|
Stevedoring
MIT facility has on-site port equipment, as well as human resources trained to provide services of loading/unloading of cargo efficiently and safely. Operations are managed by Manzanillo International Terminal – Panama, S.A., and has approximately 1,270 employees.
Hinterland Information
MIT has 3 entrance lanes and 3 exit lanes. It also has a gate with direct access to the Colon Free Zone, specifically to France Field (largest warehouse holding area) enabling import and export movement through 2 entrance lanes and 2 exit lanes. The port also provides access to the railroad through an inter-modal ramp which has 2 entrance lanes and 2 exit lanes. Common modes of ground transport for cargo transportation include unit trucks, mule trucks, and variety of heavy equipment.
Port Security
MIT holds the Statement of Compliance for Port Facility under provisions of chapter XI-2 of SOLAS Convention and International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (PBIP- ISPS).
The Panama Maritime Authority sustains regular follow-ups with MIT’s Protection Staff. As per the latest statistics the potential threats to MIT are the trafficking of illicit substances, port entry denial and stowaways. This port installation invests in next generation protection equipment for access control and monitoring of operations.
|
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
N/A |
Police Boats |
N/A |
Fire Engines |
N/A |
2.1.4 Panama Port of Colon Container Terminal S.A.
Port Overview
Law 12 of 3 January 1996, approved the agreement for the development, construction, operation, administration, and management of a container terminal at the Port of Coco Solo North, Province of Colon. The port terminal specializes in container handling, general cargo and Ro-Ro shipments. The Terminal is operative through the main routes towards Evergreen which connects North America, Asia and Europe andextended services to South America, South Africa, and Australia.
Port Web Site: http://www.cct-pa.com/
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Panama |
Province or District |
Colon |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Colon 8.4 km |
Port's Complete Name |
Colon Container Terminal |
Latitude |
9.374949 |
Longitude |
-79.882205 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Colon Container Terminal S.A. |
Management Contact Person |
Stephen Shaffer / sshaffer@cct.com.pa |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Tocumen International Airport 18 Air Cargo companies operate within: FedEx, Cubana, Tampa Cargo, UPS, Centurion Cargo, Aerosucre, Aero Union, Pan Air Cargo, Amerijet, Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas, Lan Chile Cargo, Florida West International Airways, LanEcuador, TransAm Aeroexpresso del Ecuador, Vensecar Internacional DHL Panama, Airborne Express, Copa Airlines Cargo |
Port Image
Source: Assessment of Port Security achieved by the Department of Port Security of the Directorate of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime Industries – Confidential
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For more information on port contacts, please visit the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
CCT has a total area of 74.33 hectares, with an access channel of 14.0 meters in depth and a maneuver basin with a 600 radius for vessel rotation. The entrance access of the breakwater is 200 meters. The waiting time from arrival to anchorage and dock is variable, depending on the operation involved averaging from 20 minutes to an hour.
The entrance access of the breakwater is 200 meters. The waiting time from arrival to dock and berth is variable, depending on the operation is usually 20 minutes to an hour.
Currently the port is not congested. Due to the geography of the area and the current market conditions, operations are carried normally.
The terminals granted in concession sustain internal protocols and communication with the Panama Maritime Authority, Customs Authority, Maritime Health, National Aeronaval Service, National Immigration Service and other frontline entities involved to adequately respond to any humanitarian contingency.
Colon Container Terminal S.A. |
2018 |
2019 |
---|---|---|
Performance Indicators |
||
Unloaded – TEU´s |
418,743 |
405,168 |
Loaded – TEU´s |
397,630 |
379,084 |
Unloaded – Metric Tons (MT) |
2,832,835 |
2,492,137 |
Loaded – Metric Tons (MT) |
2,141,737 |
1,752,551 |
Unloaded - Vehicles |
N/A |
N/A |
Loaded – Vehicles |
N/A |
N/A |
Source: Results for 2018 and preliminary figures reported to the Statistics Department of the Panama Maritime Authority for 2019.
Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
Occurs |
Time of Year |
|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
May to November |
Major Import Campaigns |
N/A | N/A |
Other Comments |
N/A |
Handling Figures |
||
---|---|---|
Year |
2018 |
2019 |
Ships Attended |
754 |
748 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
816,373 |
784,252 |
Berth Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Container Berth No. 1 |
1 |
478 |
14 |
N/A |
Container Berth No. 2 |
1 |
478 |
14 |
N/A |
Container Berth No. 3 |
1 |
780 |
16 |
N/A |
Container Berth No. 4 |
1 |
780 |
16.5 |
N/A |
Port Handling Equipment
Port equipment is handled by Colon Container Terminal.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
N/A | N/A |
Container Gantries |
Yes |
5 Panamax (for up to 14 containers), 2 Post Panamax (for up to 18 containers), 3 Post Panamax (for up to 20 containers), 3 Super Post-Panamax (for up to 23 containers) |
Mobile Cranes |
N/A | N/A |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
3 |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
N/A | N/A |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
N/A | N/A |
Transtainer |
Yes |
30 RTG - 6 +1 high container stacks |
Forklifts |
Yes |
14 |
Port Security Inspection achieved by the Department of Port Safety of the Directorate of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime Industries 2019
Container Facilities
The total area of the port facilities is 74.33 hectares, of which 27.8 correspond to the container yard with an estimated capacity for 45,000 TEUs. This includes 1,032 reefer plugs.
Source: Port Safety Inspection achieved by the Department of Port Safety of the Directorate of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime Industries 2019
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A | N/A |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
N/A | N/A |
Other Capacity Details |
N/A | N/A |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
N/A | N/A |
Number of Reefer Stations |
1,032 |
- |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/A | N/A |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/A | N/A |
Customs Guidance
The National Customs Authority is responsible of the supervision, inspection and verification of activities related to the reception, loading/unloading, entry/exit, storage and transit of all cargo that enters the port. Customs services, depending on the type of operation, can take on average from 45 minutes to two (2) hours.
Customs Office and Hours
Location: Offices inside the Colon Container Terminal
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phones: 430-9649 / 9648
Zona: North
For more information on Customs, please visit the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multi-Purpose Terminal
N/A
Grain and Bulk Cargo Handling
N/A
Main Storage Terminal
N/A
Stevedoring
Port operations are managed by Colon Container Terminal, S.A. and has approximately 500 workers.
Hinterland Information
Colon Container Terminal is located in North Coco Solo, province of Colon, at the Atlantic Coast of Panama. It has roadway access by mule trucks towards the Province of Colon and the railway, Colon Free Zone and borders through its surroundings and proximity to Manzanillo International Terminal and Panama Colon Container Port (which is under construction).
Port Security
CCT holds the Statement of Compliance for Port Facility under provisions of chapter XI-2 of SOLAS Convention and International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (PBIP- ISPS).
Historically, crime groups have had a large presence in the Province of Colon, the number of active members is estimated to be at 5 thousand and growing. Such groups, along with firearms and drugs, one of the major detonators of violence in the country. The Panama Maritime Authority sustains regular follow-ups with the terminal’s port security staff and statistics are received concerning security incidents, which have been minimal.
Some planned enhancements are the placing of cameras with optical character reading, digitization in processes, and additional measures at access control points.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
N/A |
Police Boats |
N/A |
Fire Engines |
N/A |
2.1.5 Port of Panama Ports Company - Cristobal
Port Description
Law 5 of January 16, 1997approved the contract between the State and the Hutchison Ports Panama Ports Company, for the development, construction, operation, administration, and management of Ro-Ro, containerized, bulk, liquid and general cargo at the ports of Balboa and Cristobal.
The Panama Maritime Authority granted Panama Ports Company, S.A., Cristobal, the concession through the Addendum N°1, N°2 and N°3 to Contract Nº 309 of 24 October 1997.
Port Web Site: https://www.ppc.com.pa/
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Panama |
Province or District |
Colon |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Colon (1.5 km) |
Port's Complete Name |
Panama Ports Company - Cristobal |
Latitude |
9.352413 |
Longitude |
-79.903382 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Panama Ports Company, S.A. |
Management Contact Person |
Edgar Pineda / Pineda.Edgar@ppc.com.pa |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Tocumen International Airport. Wherein 18 airfreight carriers operate: FedEx, Cubana, Tampa Cargo, UPS, Centurion Cargo, Aerosucre, Aero Union, Pan Air Cargo, Amerijet, Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas, Lan Chile Cargo, Florida West International Airways, LanEcuador, TransAm Aeroexpresso del Ecuador, Vensecar Internacional DHL Panama, Airborne Express, Copa Airlines Carga |
Port Image
Source: Image cited by Panama Maritime Authority at www.ppc.com.pa
Source: Cristobal (2020). Port Map. Retrieved on 15 March 2020 from ppc.com.pa
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The Port of Cristobal is managed by the Hutchinson Ports Panama Ports Company.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
Due to the geography of the area and current market conditions, operations are carried out normally. Presently, the port is not congested. Average waiting time upon arrival to anchorage and docking depends on the complexity of the maneuver generally taking between 20 minutes to an hour. Maximum draft is at 13.5m, specifically at Berths 7 and 10. This Port handles containerized cargo, as well as bulk and general cargo.
The terminals granted in concession sustain internal protocols and communications with the Panama Maritime Authority, Customs Authority, National Aeronaval Services, National Immigration Service and other entities involved to adequately respond to a humanitarian contingency.
Panama Ports Company - Cristobal |
2018 |
2019 |
---|---|---|
Performance Indicators |
||
Unloaded – TEU´s |
612,008 |
433,663 |
Loaded – TEU´s |
670,728 |
617,871 |
Unloaded – Metric Tons (MT) |
5,759,631 |
4,458,116 |
Loaded – Metric Tons (MT) |
4,976,960 |
4,336,236 |
Unloaded - Vehicles |
N/A |
N/A |
Loaded – Vehicles |
N/A |
N/A |
Results for 2018 and preliminary figures provided to the Statistics Department of the Panama Maritime Authority for 2019.
Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
Occurs |
Time of Year |
|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
May to November |
Cargo Movement |
||
---|---|---|
Vessels Attended |
1,484 (2018) |
1,235 (2019) |
Container Movement (TEUs) |
1.3 million (2018) |
1.05 million (2019) |
Berth Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Berth 7CD (Container) |
1 |
324 |
14 |
Fixed. Steel and Concrete Structure. |
Berth 9 (Container) |
1 |
327 |
14 |
|
Dock 10 (Container) |
1 |
350 |
14 |
|
The port of Cristobal also has berths for the
handling of general cargo, cruiseliners, tugs and grains.
Port Handling Equipment
Port equipment is managed by the concessionaire. Cristobal is equipped to handle containerized, bulk, liquid and general cargo.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Container Gantries |
Yes |
13 |
5 (for up to for 18 containers), 4 (for up to 17 containers), 4 (for up to 13 containers) |
Mobile Cranes |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
2 |
N/A |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transtainer |
Yes |
47 |
RTG /RMG |
Forklifts |
Yes |
32 |
N/A |
Source: Assessment of Port Security achieved by the Department of Port Safety of the Directorate of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime Industries
Source: Assessment of Port Safety achieved by the Department of Port Safety of the Directorate of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime Industries.
Container Facilities
Container yard of 28 hectares with an annual capacity of approximately 2 million TEU’s, amongst other types of cargo.
Source: Assessment of Port Safety achieved by the Department of Port Safety of the Directorate of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime Industries
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A | N/A |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
N/A | N/A |
Other Capacity Details |
N/A | N/A |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
N/A | N/A |
Number of Reefer Stations |
1,143 |
- |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/A | N/A |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/A | N/A |
Customs Guidance
The National Customs Authority is responsible of the supervision, inspection and verification of activities related to the reception, loading/unloading, entry/exit, storage and transit of all cargo that enters the port. Customs services, depending on the type of operation, can take on average from 45 minutes to two (2) hours.
Customs Office and Hours
Location: Colon City, 15th Street and Balboa, behind the Bus Terminal
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Phone: 445-2834
Customs Area: North
For more information about customs in Panama, please go to the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multi-Purpose Terminal
PPC Cristobal has a covered area of approximately 3,700 meters of berthing space, for general cargo, cruiseliners, dry and liquid bulks, containership, and tankers. Offering five multi-purpose berthing positions through Berths 6 and 16. Additionally counting on two berthing positions for dry and liquid bulks at Berth 16.
Main Storage Terminal
PPC Cristobal has a container yard apt for all types of containers, and yard space to exclusively handle general cargo and steel. It is an open storage area with assigned locations for containers and bulk or loose cargo alike. The refrigerated container area offers 1,360 reefer-outlets.
It also has a container freight station consisting of 5,400 m² of covered storage area to consolidate and deconsolidate cargo, and to handle other types of sensitive cargoes.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo |
N/A | N/A |
Refrigerated Cargo |
1360 reefer outlets |
N/A |
General Cargo |
N/A | N/A |
Container Freight Station |
1 |
5,400 |
Stevedoring
Panama Ports Company PPC, relies on its own staff, plus sub-contracted personnel for its operations, with approximately 2,200 employees in total between the terminals of Balboa and Cristobal.
Hinterland Information
The Port of Cristobal has road access to the Colon Free Trade Zone, along with an internal rail connection, which facilitates the movement of cargo with the Port of Balboa in the Pacific. Due to its proximity to the Panama Canal and to the main roads, logistics companies offer ground transport services through an array of heavy-duty trucks and tow trucks, 18 wheelers, and specialized rolling equipment.
Source: Assessment of Port Safety achieved by the Department of Port Safety of the Directorate of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime Industries
Port Security
PPC terminal of Cristobal holds the Statement of Compliance for Port Facility under provisions of chapter XI-2 of SOLAS Convention and International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (PBIP- ISPS).
The Panama Maritime Authority sustains direct communications with the Security Staff of PPC Cristobal. Just like PPC in Balboa, the primary threat at PPC Cristobal is the trafficking of illegal substances, and to a lesser degree port entry denial, besides stowaways.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
N/A |
Police Boats |
N/A |
Fire Engines |
N/A |
2.1.6 Panama Port of Bocas Fruit Company, Ltd
Port Overview
Bocas Fruit Company, Ltd., is located at the Port of Almirante of the municipality of Changuinola, province of Bocas del Toro. The port due to its location in Almirante Bay has natural protection and its maritime facilities consist of a dock of reinforced concrete slabs 304 meters long and 28.95 meters wide. The dock provides two piers and depths of 11 meters.
The Terminal of Bocas Fruit Company, Ltd., is currently operative and is responsible of shipping bananas produced at the farms of the district of Changuinola, which are owned by Chiquita Panama.
Shipments are dispatched in two modalities:
- Fruit in Cargo Hold, transported in refrigerated containers from the farm of origin to the port, to later be taken out in pallets (each pallet has 48 boxes), and are placed at the dock platform from where they are then stacked into the cargo hold with a special cage using the ship cranes.
- Fruits on Deck, transported in refrigerated containers from the farm of origin to the Port, said containers are then loaded on board using the ships crane gear.
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Panama |
Province or District |
Province of Bocas del Toro, District of Changuinola |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Almirante |
Port's Complete Name |
Bocas Fruit Company, Ltd |
Latitude |
9.288731 |
Longitude |
-82.391109 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Administered by the Panama Maritime Authority but operated by Bocas Fruit Company |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
N/A |
Port Image
Source: Rodríguez, Reines (2020). Maersk Shipping incorporates services in Port Almirante, Bocas del Toro. Extracted on 18 March from: ensegundos.com.pa
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The Terminal is found inside of Port Almirante.
Phone: + (507) 758-3821
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
Maritime access is done through a navigational channel which leads to the State Dock and other berths at Bay Almirante, it has an approximate length of 18.4 nautical miles and a variable depth, wherein its minimum depth is 16.3 meters. Waiting time between arrival and docking varies, averaging a little more than 1 ship per week, it does not take more than a day. Presently the port is not congested. Due to the geography of the area and given the actual market conditions, operations are normal.
The terminal granted through concessions sustain internal protocols and communication with the Panama Maritime Authority, Customs Authority, Maritime Health, National Aeronaval Service, National Immigration Service and other first responders to adequately attend to a humanitarian contingency.
Bocas Fruit Co. |
2018 |
2019 |
---|---|---|
Performance Indicators |
||
Unloading – TEU´s |
14,720 |
35,234 |
Loading – TEU´s |
12,584 |
33,312 |
Unloading – Metric Tons (MT) |
85,918 |
46,626 |
Loading – Metric Tons (MT) |
224,819 |
311,913 |
Chart 2 – Results for 2018 and preliminary figures reported to the Statistics Department of the Panama Maritime Authority for 2019.
Handling Figures |
2018 |
2019 |
---|---|---|
Vessel Calls |
84 |
55 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
27,304 |
68,546 |
Berth Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
1 |
312 |
11 |
Container Berth |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Silo Berth |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Berthing Tugs |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Water Barges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
On-Site Cargo Handling Equipment
The equipment is managed and operated by the Terminal Bocas Fruit Company.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
N/A |
N/A |
Container Gantries |
N/A |
N/A |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
2 |
Reachstacker |
N/A | N/A |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
N/A | N/A |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
N/A | N/A |
Transtainer |
N/A | N/A |
Forklifts |
Yes |
10 |
Source: External Audit Office of Port Protection achieved by the Department of Port Protection of the Directorate of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime 2019
Source: External Audit Office of Port Protection achieved by the Department of Port Protection of the Directorate of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime 2019
Container Facilities
The total port area is 77,790 m2, of which 8,823 m2 are harbor. The port does not have a covered storage area. It’s an open container yard, which has a station area for refrigerated containers and also has available 20 patio chassis.
Source: External Audit Office of Port Protection achieved by the Department of Port Protection of the Directorate of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime 2019
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A |
N/A |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
N/A |
N/A |
Other Capacity Details |
N/A |
N/A |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Number of Reefer Stations |
500 |
- |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/A |
N/A |
Customs Guidance
The National Customs Authority is responsible of the supervision, inspection and verification of activities related to the reception, loading/unloading, entry/exit, storage and transit of all cargo that enters the port. Customs services time depends on the complexity of the operation, considering that ships load/unload directly with their cargo gear and cranes.
Customs Office and Hours
Location: Offices inside of the Terminal of Bocas Fruit Company in Port Almirante
Hours: 8:30am. - 3:30pm. - 11:00 pm.
Phone: 758-4163
Zone: North-West
For more information on customs in Panama, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Stevedoring
The main activity of stevedoring consists in loading and unloading containers through two “Liebherr” brand gantry cranes which has improved terminal output. These cranes were implemented during 2019, replacing the ship’s crane gear.
Operations are administered by Chiquita Panamá, LLC. The company in total has a workforce of approximately 400 to 500 employees, and it is an important employer in Bocas del Toro.
Hinterland Information
The movement of cargo to hinterland is carried out in refrigerated containers transported in mule trucks from the farms of the District of Changuinola onto the port facilities. Common modes of transport, capacity and companies available to move cargo, include 18 wheelers and various types of forklifts for cargo handling.
Port Security
The Terminal Bocas Fruit Company, Ltd., holds the Statement of Compliance for Port Facility under provisions of chapter XI-2 of SOLAS Convention and International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (PBIP- ISPS). The Panama Maritime Authority sustains regular follow-ups with the Terminal’s Security Workforce, and statistics are received about safety incidents, which have been minimal.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
N/A |
Police Boats |
N/A |
Fire Engines |
N/A |
2.2 Panama Aviation
Key information about the airport can be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/
The airline industry is an activity that has been growing significantly in the country, representing 14% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama (AAC, for its acronym in Spanish) is the state agency in charge of overseeing the aviation sector. The majority of international airports are under the administration of Tocumen, S.A., with the exception of the Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport which is administered by AAC. Likewise, the ACC is the entity responsible for administrating the national airport network.
Tocumen International Airport has the greatest passenger and cargo movement nationally with an average of 400 flights a day. A major limitation within the national aviation is the need to adjust the Panamanian airspace to absorb the increase of flight operations.
Among the improvements planned to date by Tocumen S.A., are:
- Expansion of Terminal 2 of Tocumen International Airport;
- General Master Plan of Development of the Panama Pacifico International Airport;
- New passenger terminal at the Panama Pacifico International Airport;
- Platform improvements at the Enrique Malek International Airport in David, Chiriquí.
For more contact information on government bodies and air enterprises, please see the following links:
4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Procedure for Foreign Registered Aircraft
Application for a Panamanian registration must be presented in compliance to regulations established by the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama. The ACC’s Department of Airworthiness will determine if the aircraft is suitable to be registered in the country. The Department of Airworthiness then remits the Registration & Certification to the Directorate of Air Security, which upon confirmation of information provided by the applicant, shall proceed to assign the aircraft its tail number or aircraft registration.
To obtain the right to register an aircraft in the Aviation Administrative Register, the applicant must first meet a series of requirements which will entitle it the right to obtain a Provisional Aircraft Certificate of Registration with a validity of up to thirty (30) days extendable. The applicant can have up to three (3) Provisional Aircraft Certificates of Registration each with a validity of thirty (30) days, under the condition that in order to opt for the second provisional aircraft certificate of registration, you must have paid and retrieved the appraisal and have presented proof of the Purchase Sale Deed at the Public Registry, for its due registration.
Once the applicant has perfected the procedure for the acquisition of the aircraft that obtained the Provisional Aircraft Certificate of Registration, what proceeds then is the official registration of the same in the Public Registry to hence tend the Permanent Aircraft Certificate of Registration.
Documents required for Aircraft Registration for private service:
- Fill out the application form Registration for private service aircraft (AAC/MAT/0303)
- Fill out the Aircraft Appraisal Application form (AT/MAT/0313)
- Evidence In-Good-Standing of the Proprietor of the Aircraft issued by the ACC
- Evidence In-Good-Standing of the aircraft with its previous registration, issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Panama
- File notarized power granted by the proprietor or operator along with an application memorial
- Cancellation of previous registration, or confirmation of non-registration of the aircraft directly from the country of origin to the AAC of Panama.
- Evidence notarized copy of the purchase deed or the bill of sale authenticated by the Consul of Panama and by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if found in a foreign language, it must be translated)
- Evidence certificate from the Public Registry about the existence of the corporation and Legal Representative, in original.
- Evidence notarized copy of Citizenship I.D. Card or Passport of the proprietor or legal representative.
- Copy of Registration payment receipt (B/. 50.00 up to 6 entries, from 7 to 50 entries B/. 100.00 and from 51 or more entries B/. 250.00).
- Copy of payment receipt for the Provisional Aircraft Registration Certificate (B/. 25.00).
- Copy of payment receipt for the Permanent Aircraft Registration Certificate (B/. 100.00).
Subsequently of the aircraft registration (provisional or permanent as may be the case) the following documentation must be presented:
- In-Good-Standing from the AAC pertinent to the aircraft’s prior registration;
- Certificate of Airworthiness for export;
- Copy of appraisal payment receipt;
- Copy of aircraft insurance policy;
- Notarized copy of the deed of property registered in the Public Registry;
- The request must be addressed to the General Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Panama.
The Aircraft Registration Department will finalize the granting of the Permanent Aircraft Registration Certificate. Once the compliance to procedures of Aircraft Registration for Private Air Service has been confirmed, assignment and appraisal will follow with the corresponding verifications:
- That the previous foreign registration (in case it ever existed) has been cancelled or that it is not registered in another State;
- That the aircraft meets the requirements of airworthiness;
- That in its corresponding file lays a copy of the Property Deed;
- and that this deed has been registered in the Public Registry.
2.2.1 Panama Tocumen International Airport
Airport Description
Tocumen International Airport is the regional hub for many commercial and cargo airliners. In 2019, over 16 million national and international passengers were mobilized through this airport terminal. Its operations average from 400 to 420 flights per day.
Every airline company must request for their operating permit at the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama (AAC). Only then will AAC submit to Tocumen, S.A., said information in order to achieve the pertinent analysis concerning facilities and capacity. If and only if the airport is able to guarantee a minimal service level (parking position, boarding hall and passenger check-in counters) proceeds to its approval and informs the AAC, who notifies the airline.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Panama |
Province or District |
Panama City |
Nearest Town or City |
Panama City (24.5 km) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Tocumen International Airport, S.A. |
Latitude |
9.66666667 |
Longitude |
78.38333333 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
135 ft /41 m |
IATA Code |
PTY |
ICAO Code |
OACI |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tocumen S.A. |
Management Contact Person |
General Manager Mr. Raffoul Arab 238-2704 / 2703 |
Open From (hours) |
00:00 |
Open To (hours) |
00:00 |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The main services offered at the Tocumen International Airport are the following:
- Airliners
- Main Operator (passengers): Copa Airlines, followed by the Avianca Taca Group
- Main Operator (cargo): DHL Group
- Handlers: (5) Ground handling service providers and (5) passenger billing providers
- Fuel Provider: CLH Aviación, S.A.
- In-Flight Kitchen: Sky Chef
- Cargo handling and storage companies: COPADASA, UPS, DHL, FEDEX, PACT
- Private Flight Service Companies and Fixed Based Operators (FBOs): Aerosupport, MAPIEX, Blas, Signature
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicators
Currently standing-by to receive a completed Terminal 2, which will mean improvements in runways (in addition to taxiways, and the same for the project of a third airport runway).
The airport sustains parking for 13 conventional aircrafts, and 3 combined for wide body aircraft.
Performance for 2019 |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
N/A |
N/A |
420 |
Total Passengers |
16,242,679 |
1,353,557 |
45,119 |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
270,366 |
270,366 |
270,366 |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
168,108 |
168,108 |
168,108 |
Runways
The general condition of the airport runways is carried out operationally. A predominant difficulty for runway use is the weather.
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3,050 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
N/A |
Surface |
Concrete |
Runway #2 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2,682 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
N/A |
Surface |
Tarmac |
Helipads
Sustains parking positions apt for helicopters (with guided parking).
Helipad |
|
---|---|
Present |
Yes |
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
Any |
Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
Surface |
Airport Infrastructure Details
The equipment of the airdrome is provided with preventive maintenance. Some of the difficulties the carriers report at the airdromes are delays due to customs paperwork.
Currently, in process of certification for operation and security by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operation Details
Operating Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B737’s |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B737’s |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
N/A | ||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
35,000 |
||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
N/A |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
Other Comments |
|
Customs Guidance
Customs cargo processes usually take two (2) hours improvements in technology would reduce this operational time. Customs office is located at the entrance of the cargo building of Tocumen International Airport, Anden Building, with business hours from 07:00 a.m. -to- 06:00 p.m.
For more information on customs in Panamá, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
The airport cargo terminal has six (6) warehouses with direct access to the platform. Bottlenecks are believed to take place upon customs operations.
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
---|---|---|---|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Night Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Parking |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Handling Charges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Fuel Rate
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Rate
Import Charges |
||
---|---|---|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
Handling Charge |
0.01 |
N/A |
Break Bulk Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
N/A |
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
N/A |
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
N/A |
N/A |
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
N/A |
Storage per Day |
N/A |
N/A |
Export |
||
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
N/A |
N/A |
International Air Waybill |
N/A |
N/A |
Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
N/A |
Storage Charges per Day |
N/A |
N/A |
Security
Overall, the security of the airport is considered good, with on-site support of the SENAN (National Aeronaval Service), as well as with the Fire Department of Panama. Management continuously reviews security plans of the airport with the national security authorities.
2.2.2 Panama Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport
Airport Overview
It is the biggest and most important airport for domestic flights within Panama. It is a State airport located in Panama City and is operated by the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama.
The airport is located at a former US runway, next to the Port of Balboa and to Panama Railway. It undertakes passenger operations and cargo operations.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Panama |
Province or District |
Panama |
Nearest Town or City |
Panama City 0 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport |
Latitude |
8.96666667 |
Longitude |
79.55 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
N/A |
IATA Code |
PAC |
ICAO Code |
MPMG |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama |
Management Contact Person |
501-9194 |
Open From (hours) |
06:00 |
Open To (hours) |
22:00 |
Airport Photo
Source: Georgia Tech Panama (2020). Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport.
Extracted on 22 March 2020 from https://logistics.gatech.pa/
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for 2019 |
Per Year |
---|---|
Total Aircraft Movements |
N/A |
Total Passengers |
271,382 |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
366 |
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
Runway Dimensions |
5,096 x 98.5 (feet) |
---|---|
Orientation |
N/A |
Surface |
Tarmac |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
N/A |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
N/A |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
N/A |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
N/A |
Cargo terminal |
N/A |
Ground Power (mobile) |
N/A |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
N/A |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
N/A |
Weather Facilities |
N/A |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
N/A |
Catering Services |
N/A |
De-icing Equipment |
N/A |
Base Operating Room |
N/A |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
N/A |
Airport Radar |
N/A |
Approach & Runway Lights |
N/A |
NDB |
N/A |
VOR |
N/A |
ILS |
N/A |
Airport Operation Details
Operating Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
N/A |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
N/A |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
N/A | ||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
N/A | ||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
N/A |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
Loading Ramps |
No |
||
Other Comments |
N/A |
CUSTOMS OVERVIEW
Location: Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport
Office Hours: Monday to Sunday 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Telephone: 315-0809
Customs Zone: East Zone Panama
Airport Charges
Navigation Charges
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
---|---|---|---|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Night Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Parking |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Handling Charges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Fuel Rate
Price per Liter USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Rate
Import Charges |
|
---|---|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Handling Charge |
N/A |
Break Bulk Fee |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
N/A |
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
Storage per Day |
N/A |
Export |
|
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
N/A |
International Air Waybill |
N/A |
Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
Storage Charges per Day |
N/A |
2.2.3 Panama Pacifico International Airport
Airport Overview
The Panama Pacifico International Airport was a former U.S. Air Force Base. On January 1, 2014, it was granted in concession to Tocumen, S.A., by Panama Pacifico Agency. This airport is approximately 15 minutes from Panama City, in the Corregimiento of Veracruz, District of Arraijan. Office Hours are from 06:00 a.m. -to- 10:00 p.m. Type of traffic allowed is VFR and IFR, currently geared at low cost Airlines, charter flights, as well as private, executive and official flights
It has an airstrip 2,591 meters long by 45 meters wide, has 5 taxiways and two platforms. The Fire Extinction Rescue Service at the airfield is Category 7. It provides fuel service to aircrafts through the company CLH, as well as other government services such as immigration, customs, health, quarantine, etc.
Currently, the passenger terminal can handle up to two (2) flights simultaneously. Nevertheless, when there are more than two flights, the space in general becomes more complex given the reduced area on the land and air sides, which causes delays
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Panama |
Province or District |
Panama West |
Nearest Town or City |
Panama 600 m |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Panama Pacifico International Airport |
Latitude |
8.915 |
Longitude |
79.59944444 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
52 ft / 16 m |
IATA Code |
BLB |
ICAO Code |
MPPA |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tocumen S.A. |
Management Contact Person |
Enot Arauz (Operations Manager) (+507) 316-1567 (+507) 316-1577 |
Open From (hours) |
06:00 |
Open To (hours) |
22:00 |
Airport Photo
The key areas of operation are the runway, taxiways, platform and the passenger terminal building.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The main services offered at the Panama Pacifico Airport are:
- Airlines: WINGO, the company that tends passengers and service on platform is BLAS.
- Other FBO services: MAPIEX, AEROSUPPORT, Aircraft Services, Rlab Media.
- Fuel Service: CLH Panamá
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicators
In regard to operation improvements, Panama Pacifico International Airport has an on-going certification process before the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama (AAC), which leads to improvements in design and operations of the airdrome. Also, in the near future, Panama Pacifico Airport foresees the expansion of the Passenger Terminal to service twice as much passengers, extensively enhancing the overall service at the terminal.
Performance for 2018 |
Per Year |
---|---|
Total Aircraft Movements |
N/A |
Total Passengers |
259,514 |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
Currently there is a lack of adequate infrastructures to handle
cargo, hence, it’s a topic to be developed, so as to render this
service to Airlines.
Key restrictions are:
- Operation hours for regular flights are restricted. Under discussion with Panama Pacifico Agency in order to expand.
- Lack of space to accommodate more passengers, offices and the kind, is a type of constraint for the growth of the airport. The short-term expansion plans and development of the Master Plan would greatly improve this situation.
Runways
The actual runway, in general, is in good condition. There are some areas that do require either maintenance or change of pavement due to some level of deterioration.
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2,591 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
|
Surface |
Tarmac |
Helipads
Presently there is no helipad based on the ICAO standard. However, an aircraft parking position may be used as parking for a helicopter.
Airport Infrastructure Details
The maintenance of equipment in the airdrome is provided by Maintenance Management.
The operation and security certification process of the airport will require the implementation of improvements. It contemplates the expansion of the terminal and duplication of spaces, and currently process of installing the vertical and horizontal signage of the airport.
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operation Details
Operating Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B737’s |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B737’s |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
178,360 |
||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
No facilities to handle cargo. | ||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
None |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
Loading Ramps |
No |
Customs Guidance
Customs Office: Panama Pacifico Special Economic Zone
Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Address: Panama Pacifico Special Economic Zone, Building No. 1, in front of the Banco Nacional de Panama
Phone: 504-2554
Customs Zone: Panama Pacifico Special Economic Zone
Airport Costs
Navigation Charges
At this moment the INTELISIS System for billing is being updated. The ideal would be to have an additional person assigned specifically for this task, given that the Operations Officer who carries out the billing, many times has to interrupt his work in order to comply with the documentation required by Statistics and Billing on a monthly basis. There is only one person commissioned to receive cash payments Monday through Friday during office hours; hence it would be highly recommended to assign a cashier outside of office hours, since currently, operation officers are in charge of billing flights paid in cash.
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
---|---|---|---|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Night Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Parking |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Handling Charges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Fuel Service Charges
Fuel charges are not handled at the airport, the contract itself is through Tocumen International Airport, S.A. (AITSA, for its acronym in Spanish) with Operations Management.
Price per Liter USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Rates
Import Charges |
||
---|---|---|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
Handling Charge |
N/A |
N/A |
Break Bulk Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
N/A |
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
N/A |
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
N/A |
N/A |
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
N/A |
Storage per Day |
N/A |
N/A |
Export |
||
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
N/A |
N/A |
International Air Waybill |
N/A |
N/A |
Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
N/A |
Storage Charges per Day |
N/A |
N/A |
Security
Airport security is handled by the Security Management (AVSEC), supported by units of the SENAN (National Aeronaval Service) who patrol the airport premises off-airport-operating-hours. Security is considered to be good, notwithstanding, there are areas where cameras and lights are recommended be placed to avoid vulnerabilities, as well as more security-trained personnel to attend risk areas and challenges from new airliners.
As to Aviation Security matters, there is international and national documentation which abide to Panamanian Regulations controlled by the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama (AAC), and the ICAO Annexes.
2.2.4 Panama Scarlett Martinez International Airport
Airport Overview
Located four kilometres to the East of the Corregimiento of Rio Hato, District of Anton, with proximity to hotels in the region. It sustains an elevation of 121 feet. Transit type allowed comprises IFR (Instrumental Flight Rules) and VFR (Visual Flight Rules). It receives regular and non-regular air transportation of passengers and general aviation.
It counts on a 2450mts long by 45mts wide runway, a single taxiway (Alpha) and platform with eight (8) positions. Radio navigation system for navigation and landing: DVOR/DME, ILS/LOC, ILS/GS/DME.
So far, there are no delays related to procedures that commonly affect operators or customers.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Panama |
Province or District |
Cocle |
Nearest Town or City |
Penonome 35.9 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Scarlett Martinez International Airport |
Latitude |
8.37583333 |
Longitude |
80.12777778 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
36 m |
IATA Code |
RIH |
ICAO Code |
MPSM |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tocumen S.A. |
Management Contact Person |
(+507) 993-3814 |
Open From (hours) |
06:00 |
Open To (hours) |
22:00 |
Airport Photo
The hangar area is used in weather cases if the platform is occupied and in coordination between Operations-Control Tower-Pilots of the aircraft. Only used with small high-wing aircrafts.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The main companies that operate in this airport are:
- Air Transat: charter flights coming from Canada.
- Sunwing Airlines: charter flights coming from Canada.
- Aircraft Services: landing and ground handling services.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger & Cargo Performance Indicators
Operations are described as normal within established standards and with satisfactory performance.
The current measure to improve operations would be to the removal of two lighting towers. Date of removal is pending of confirmation.
Performance for 2018 |
Per Year |
---|---|
Total Aircraft Movements |
N/A |
Total Passengers |
63,701 |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
Runways
Some pending repairs, but overall it’s in good condition.
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2,450 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
N/A |
Surface |
Tarmac |
Helipads
There are no helipads in this airport.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Maintenance is constant. There are no improvement plans thus far. It counts on JET-A with dual tanks of 30,000gls each (60000gls). Fuel is distributed by the company CLH.
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operation Details
Critical Aircraft: B 757 200.
Operating Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B 737’s |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B 737’s |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
N/A | ||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
N/A | ||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
N/A |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
Loading Ramps |
No |
||
Other Comments |
|
Customs Guide
Customs Office: Scarlett Martinez International Airport
Office Hours: 6:00am. - 10:00pm.
Location: Scarlett Martinez International Airport, Rio Hato, Inter-American Highway.
Customs Zone: Central Zone and Azuero
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
The difficulty in billing issues is that there is only one single cashier who only covers a shift (rotating) and is off during weekends.
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
---|---|---|---|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Night Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Parking |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Handling Charges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Fuel Service Charges
Price per Liter USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Charges
Import Charges |
|
---|---|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Handling Charge |
N/A |
Break Bulk Fee |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
N/A |
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
Storage per Day |
N/A |
Export |
|
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
N/A |
International Air Waybill |
N/A |
Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
Storage Charges per Day |
N/A |
Security
Abides with all established standards.
2.2.5 Panama Enrique Maleck International Airport
Airport Overview
The Enrique Malek International Airport handles international arrivals/departures for chartered, commercial, and military flights. The Terminal has two airlines that operate on daily frequencies according to their itineraries.
Furthermore, the airport offers air traffic services for VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and IFR (Instrumental Flight Rules). It seeks to ensure operational security in the areas of maneuvers and movementsthrough an operational safety management system which consists in supervision and follow-ups of hazards present at the airport.
There are no operational delays per se, nevertheless, the situations that affect and cause delays in operations are the adverse weather conditions on the station.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Panama |
Province or District |
Chiriquí |
Nearest Town or City |
David 5.2 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Enrique Malek International Airport |
Latitude |
8.39111111 |
Longitude |
82.435 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
89 ft / 27 m |
IATA Code |
DAV |
ICAO Code |
MPDA |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tocumen S.A. |
Management Contact Person |
(+507) 777-5625 |
Open From (hours) |
06:00 |
Open To (hours) |
22:00 |
Airport Photo
Aerial view of the Terminal. Source: Tocumen S.A.
Aerial view of the runway. Source: Tocumen S.A.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The main services offered at the airport are:
- Airlines: COPA and PARSA
- Commercial Fight Service
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicators
Pertinent to performance, the airport is not at its 100%. Currently awaits development of the platform improvement project, specifically from the taxi lane to the parking positions, which present sinking, cracking, unevenness and material detachment.
Performance for 2018 |
Per Year |
---|---|
Total Aircraft Movements |
N/A |
Total Passengers |
243,774 |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
The airport does not have a cargo terminal. Yet, Copa
Airlines handles approximately 10,500kg of cargo (bracken, coffee,
and fish) per month (it does not have an assigned storage area for
their cargo).
Some restrictions in the Enrique Malek International Airport are:
- Runway Strip
- Declared Distances
- RESA (Runaway End Safety Area)
- PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator)
- Vertical Signage
- Horizontal Signage
- Poor location of fuel tank
- High intensity lights
- Platform lighting
- TWY A (expansion)
- Relocation of the SEI (Safety Emphasis Items) Station
Runways
It currently has a longitudinal runway profile of 2600mts by 45mts wide, maintaining a 4D reference key established in the Panama Civil Aviation Regulations (RACP for its initials in Spanish) book XXXV. This runway currently exposes sinking and cracking at the first 200mts from threshold 04. Nevertheless, it does not affect aircraft landing for the contact area is found at 150mts distant from the affected area.
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2600 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
N/A |
Surface |
Tarmac |
Helipads
Enrique Malek Airport does not have a helipad.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Currently there is no equipment to address impacts suffered at the runaway and platform. Whenever an affected surface is reported which could jeopardize the operation of any aircraft, coordination personnel provide support by placing materials such as cold asphalt or solid tar over the area. Each situation is reported in order to take action and solve these issues.
The Infrastructure Maintenance Department requires more staff to deal with situations of airport-side-impacts, specifically human resource with knowledge of field work.
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operation Details
Operating Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B737´s |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B737´s |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
N/A | ||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
N/A | ||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
N/A |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
Loading Ramps |
No |
Customs Guidance
Place: Statewide Section, Enrique Malek Airport
Office Hours: 6:00am. - 10:00 pm.
Address: Red Gray Avenue, David
Phone: 721-1672
Customs Zone: Occidental
For more information on customs in Panamá, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
The airport does not have a cargo terminal. Yet, Copa Airlines handles approximately 10,500kg of cargo (bracken, coffee, and fish) per month (it does not have an assigned storage area for their cargo).
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
Navigation fee collection is handled by the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama, such as: air space, internal circulations, among others. The Airport Operations Department is responsible for invoices landing, parking and passenger fees in compliance with resolutions of Tocumen, S.A.
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
---|---|---|---|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Night Landing USD - $ |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Parking |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Handling Charges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Fuel Rate
|
Price per Liter USD - $ |
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Rate
Import Charges |
||
---|---|---|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
Handling Charge |
N/A |
N/A |
Break Bulk Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
N/A |
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
N/A |
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
N/A |
N/A |
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
N/A |
Storage per Day |
N/A |
N/A |
Export |
||
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
N/A |
N/A |
International Air Waybill |
N/A |
N/A |
Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
N/A |
Storage Charges per Day |
N/A |
N/A |
Security
The airport does not have sufficient personnel during peak hours to cover the entire airport perimeter. The terminal complies with certain security levels such as passenger and flight crew review.
2.3 Panama Road Network
The Panamanian Government, through the Ministry of Public Works, created a five-year-Plan for 2019-2024, which considers main investment projects to improve Panama’s road network. The five-year plan includes the Get-to-Work project, as well as inspection, construction, and maintenance projects on a nationwide level.
The Get-to-Work project consists in the rehabilitation and maintenance of streets, roads, as well as production routes. Priority is given to the contracting of national companies; increasing the participation of local labor and companies and hence the reactivation of the internal economy.
Currently the road network displays challenges such as weight restrictions through the Bridge of the Americas, where cargo movements are deviated towards the Centennial Bridge, as well as lane reversals on the Pan-American Highway during morning and afternoon hours from Monday to Friday, to support the mobilization of the population that resides at the west side of the Panama Canal.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Distance Matrix
Distance from Panama City (Capital) to Major Towns in the country (km) |
|||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panama |
Colon |
Yaviza |
Chorrera |
Penonome |
Las Tablas |
Chitre |
Santiago |
David |
|
Panama |
|
74.5 |
282.4 |
38.8 |
155.8 |
283.9 |
253.3 |
251.8 |
445.3 |
Colon |
73.2 |
|
343 |
89.5 |
206.5 |
334.6 |
304 |
302.4 |
496 |
Yaviza |
282.4 |
342.2 |
|
320.4 |
437.4 |
565.6 |
534.9 |
533.4 |
727 |
La Chorrera |
48.8 |
89.2 |
320. |
|
121.1 |
249.3 |
218.6 |
217.1 |
410.6 |
Penonome |
156 |
207.8 |
438.8 |
120.3 |
|
136.8 |
106.2 |
104.7 |
298.2 |
Las Tablas |
283.9 |
335.7 |
566.6 |
248.2 |
137.2 |
|
32.8 |
103.8 |
297.4 |
Chitre |
252.8 |
304.6 |
535.5 |
217.1 |
106.1 |
31.4 |
|
72.7 |
266.3 |
Santiago |
251.7 |
303.5 |
534.4 |
216 |
105 |
103.4 |
72.7 |
|
197.2 |
David |
444.3 |
496.1 |
727.1 |
408.6 |
297.6 |
296 |
265.4 |
196.4 |
|
Source: Information extracted on the 6 March, 2020 at 09:00 a.m., from Google Maps
Time Matrix
Travel time from Panama City (Capital) to Major Towns in the country (hr) |
|||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panama |
Colon |
Yaviza |
La Chorrera |
Penonome |
Las Tablas |
Chitre |
Santiago |
David |
|
Panama |
|
1 h 8 min |
4 h 13 min |
45 min |
2 h 27 min |
4 h 2 min |
3 h 30 min |
3 h 32 min |
5 h 53 min |
Colón |
1 h 7 min |
|
5 h 1 min |
1 h 15 min |
2 h 57 min |
4 h 33 min |
4 h 1 min |
4 h 3 min |
6 h 23 min |
Yaviza |
4 h 24 min |
5 h |
|
4 h 48 min |
6 h 34 min |
8 h 15 min |
7 h 39 min |
7 h 42 min |
10 h 7 min |
La Chorrera |
57 min |
1 h 24 min |
4 h 53 min |
|
1 h 50 min |
3 h 25 min |
2 h 54 min |
2 h 57 min |
5 h 18 min |
Penonome |
2 h 32 min |
2 h 55 min |
6 h 28 min |
1 h 57 min |
|
2 h 1 min |
1 h 29 min |
1 h 32 min |
3 h 52 min |
Las Tablas |
4 h 6 min |
4 h 32 min |
8 h 2 min |
3 h 35 min |
2 h 3 min |
|
36 min |
1 h 34 min |
3 h 55 min |
Chitre |
3 h 36 min |
4 h 1 min |
7 h 28 min |
3 h 4 min |
1 h 32 min |
33 min |
|
1 h 2 min |
3 h 23 min |
Santiago |
3 h 36 min |
4 h 1 min |
7 h 28 min |
3 h 4 min |
1 h 31 min |
1 h 31 min |
1 h 1 min |
|
2 h 31 min |
David |
5 h 59 min |
6 h 21 min |
9 h 54 min |
5 h 24 min |
3 h 55 min |
3 h 56 min |
3 h 25 min |
2 h 32 min |
|
Source: Information extracted on the 6 March, 2020 at 09:00 a.m., from Google Maps
Road Security
There hasn’t been any road safety problems, at least not for cargo transport.
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
Currently weight and dimensions are regulated by Law 10 of 1989, of the Republic of Panama.
Axle Load Limits |
LCA Country Panama |
Transit Country Costa Rica |
---|---|---|
Truck with 2 Axles |
14 tons |
N/A |
Truck with 3 Axles |
21.9 tons |
N/A |
Truck with 4 Axles |
27.5 tons |
N/A |
Semi-trailer with 3 Axles |
25.5 tons |
N/A |
Semi-trailer with 4 Axles |
31.9 tons |
N/A |
Semi-trailer with 5 Axles |
37.5 tons |
N/A |
Semi-trailer with 6 Axles |
43.9 tons |
N/A |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 4 Axles |
30 tons |
N/A |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 5 Axles |
36.5 tons |
N/A |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 6 Axles |
44.4 tons |
N/A |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 7 Axles |
N/A |
N/A |
Class and Road Surface Class and Conditions
N/A
2.3.1 Panama Border Crossing with Costa Rica
Overview
The border crossings in general have an average performance, there are difficulties inasmuch for tourists, as for cargo transport. Each state institution manages their installations as per their capacities, there is no overall general administrator of the infrastructure.
In Paso Canoas, the access road from Costa Rica lacks parking spaces and the presence of street vendors causes long queues. In Guabito, there are limitations in the physical space available for the inspection of merchandise and vehicles at the entry and exit of the country. In addition, there are no areas for luggage inspection nor scanners.
Paso Canoas
Location and Border Crossing contact |
|
---|---|
Name of the Border Crossing |
Panama: Paso Canoas Costa Rica: Paso Canoas |
Province or District |
Province of Chiriqui, District of Baru, Corregimiento of Progreso. |
Nearest Town or city with distance from the border crossing |
Corregimiento of Progreso, 12 km |
Latitude |
8.53402778 |
Longitude |
82.83833333 |
Administrative Authority / Agency |
National Customs Authority |
Contact |
Jaime Jeneth Quintero Santamaría Customs Administrator, Western Zone 775-4433 / 1982 |
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Closest International Airport |
Enrique Malek Int., Airport, 53 km Travel time by Truck: 2 hrs Travel time by Car: 1 hr |
Nearest Port |
Port Armuelles, 35 km Travel time by Truck: 2 hrs Travel time by car: 1 hr 20 min |
Nearest location with wholesale markets in operation, or with a significant manufacturing or production capacity. |
Paso Canoas, 100 mts Travel time by Truck: 5 min Travel time by Car: 1 min |
Other Information |
|
Work Hours |
|
---|---|
Monday |
7:00 a.m. a 11:00 p.m. |
Tuesday |
7:00 a.m. a 11:00 p.m. |
Wednesday |
7:00 a.m. a 11:00 p.m. |
Thursday |
7:00 a.m. a 11:00 p.m. |
Friday |
7:00 a.m. a 11:00 p.m. |
Saturday |
7:00 a.m. a 11:00 p.m. |
Sunday |
7:00 a.m. a 11:00 p.m. |
National Holidays |
7:00 a.m. a 11:00 p.m. |
Seasonal Restrictions |
7:00 a.m. a 11:00 p.m. |
Daily Capacity
Inflow is constant, during holidays tourists entering/exiting increases, cargo in less quantities. Lanes are distributed in 6 lanes: 2 exit lanes for cargo and 1 for tourism; two (2) entry lanes for cargo and one (1) for tourism. Cargo volume entering surpasses 2,000 vehicles monthly, while cargo volume departing surpasses 1,200 vehicles monthly. As to tourism, such transcends to 700 vehicles a month during peak season, whereas their departure does not outstrip 500 vehicles a month.
Customs Clearance
The entity that regulates the establishment and compliance with of customs requirements is the National Customs Authority. General rates are placed by merchandise and bulks.
For customs clearance of merchandise destined for commerce the following is required:
- Merchandise Declaration Form (DM, in Spanish)
- Central American Single Declaration Form(DUCA, in Spanish)
- Non-Nationalized Goods Transfer Form (TI TT, in Spanish)
- And that established in article 321 of the Central American Uniform Customs Code and its Regulations (RECAUCA, in Spanish).
In case of urgent shipments (for humanitarian aid), the clearance procedure to be applied shall be that established in the Article 556 of the RECAUCA, and will be dispatched through simple and expedite procedures, in coordination with the competent authorities. Whenever relief shipments arrive consigned to entities of social interest, of charity, non-governmental organizations, associations and/or foundations of public interest, introduction of the merchandise will be authorized, as long as the bill of lading is endorsed to the government entity in charge of channeling the aid/help.
Restrictions apply in cases where goods require a special treatment or approval by an institution other than Customs, whenever the bill of lading is incomplete or whenever a delay in procedure is encountered by the customs assistant. For border crossing through Central America, the Single Declaration Form (DUCA) and its supporting documents are required: cargo manifest, waybill and invoices.
For more information on customs in Panamá, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Relevant Additional Information
In addition to Customs procedures, whenever applicable, cargo and vehicles must also meet the requirements of other institutions, such as: the National Immigration Service, the Transportation Authority, the Judicial Investigative Directorate and the Health Ministry.
The requirements to pass vehicle control are the following:
- Copy of Passport or Citizenship I.D. Card
- Vehicle Title
- Vehicle Insurance
- If the vehicle is not yours, you must provide a Power of Attorney.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Guabito
Location and contact of border crossings |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Recinto Guabito |
Province or District |
Bocas del Toro, Changuinola, Guabito. |
Nearest town or city with distance from the border crossing |
Changuinola, 12 km |
Latitude |
9.50000000 |
Longitude |
82.62000000 |
Administrative Authority / Agency |
Administration of the Northwestern Zone, Bocas del Toro. National Customs Authority |
Contact Person |
Aaron Chavez (Administrator of the Northwestern Zone) Administrator, Northwestern Zone 758-7746 / 7251 |
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Nearest Airport |
Jose Ezequiel Hall (located in Isla Colon), 70 km Travel time by truck: 3 Hours Travel time by carl: 3 Hours A ferry must be taken (Palanga) from Isla Colon to Almirante. |
Nearest Port |
Port of Almirante, 40 km Travel time by truck: 1 hour Travel time by car: 45 Min |
Nearest location with wholesale markets in operation, or with a significant manufacturing or production capacity. |
Packaging companies of the banana farms of CHIQUITA PANAMA, LLC (farms #53 and #41) and of the COOBANA Cooperative (Farm #80) |
Other information |
|
Office Hours |
|
---|---|
Monday |
8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Tuesday |
8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Wednesday |
8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Thursday |
8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Friday |
8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Saturday |
8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Sunday |
8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
National Holidays |
8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Seasonal restrictions |
Open at scheduled hours every day a week, including holidays or national mourning days. |
Daily Capacity
The inflow is of approximately 60 to 80 vehicles per day, with a sole entrance/exit lane (temporary measure while the Binational Bridge over the Sixaola River is under construction. The bridge is at its final stages of construction, scheduled to be delivered during the first half of 2020). Inbound traffic is approximately between 45 to 60 vehicles on average, whereas outbound traffic is at 15 to 20 vehicles.
Customs Clearance
There are no restrictions, except the non-compliance of documentation required by Customs, previously cited under Section 2.3.1.1 Paso Canoas. The documents required to dispatch goods are:
- Central American Single Declaration Form (DUCA, in Spanish)
- Statement and supporting documents (Declared value for carriage, consignment note, Cargo Manifest, DUCA F, Invoice, payment slip.
Once completed the project of the binational bridge over the Sixaola River, the compound will have two exit and two entry lanes, in addition to platforms and pedestrian ramps for travelers.
For more information on customs in Panamá, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Relevant Additional Information
Currently there is a need to increase the operational capacity to receive three times more cargo than the volume handled currently. One of the main clients, will shift from entering 90 to 100 containers a month to 300 containers, in addition to other types of cargo.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.2 Panama Border Crossing with Colombia
Overview
Panama limits to the east with the Republic of Colombia, and does not have an established legal border crossing to manage conventional cargo. Nonetheless, the Quarantine Directorate of the Ministry of Agricultural Development has several control and monitoring checkpoints throughout the border sector of the Province of Panama with the Province of Darien, in order to determine the phyto- and zoo-sanitary measures of the livestock and others transiting through the area.
It’s worth mentioning that the stretch of jungle between Panama and Colombia is known as “El Tapón del Darien”, typically known for its great immigrant activity as well as great risks for emigrants due to the lack of drinking water, exposure to the natural elements, abuse, theft and exploitation. During 2019, people that crossed Darien, belonged to more than 50 different nationalities, the majority were heading towards the United States or Canada.
2.4 Panama Railway Network
The main purpose of the railway is to serve as a transshipment link for containerized shipments between ports of the Atlantic and Pacific, between the cities of Panama and Colon. Trains have a capacity of 10 trains in each direction (north and south), whereby each trip takes approximately one (1) hour and thirty (30) min. The loading/unloading operations of trains at the cargo terminal is estimated around two hours. Train departure times are subject to port operations and demand from shipping companies for transshipment.
The railway consists of the Pacific terminal (connected laterally to the port of Balboa), and the Atlantic terminal. The latter is divided into two tracks, the first accesses directly to the interior of the Port of Cristobal, whereas the second, reaches the Terminal of Coco Solo that serves Port of Manzanillo International Terminal and Colon Container Terminal, through intermodal facilities.
The railway also offers passenger service between the cities of Panama and Colon, with a fixed schedule Monday through Friday, departing from Panama at 07:15 a.m., and returning from Colon at 05:15 p.m.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Travel Time Matrix
Panama City |
Colon City |
|
---|---|---|
Panama City |
|
1.30 h |
Colon City |
1.30 h |
|
Railway Companies & Consortia
The railroad administration and operation is managed by Panama Canal Railway Company (PCRC), formed by the union of companies between Kansas City Southern and Mi-Jack Products, through concession granted by the State for the service of train transportation for both freight and passenger service between the cities of Panama and Colon.
The concession granted to Panama Railway Company in its entirety is by law considered as a customs rail corridor, in which cargo can be transshipped from one coast to another, tax free. Customs has simplified procedures for cargo transport.
For more information on railway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.9 Railway Companies Contact List.
Capacity Table
Rail Operator Capacity |
PCRC |
---|---|
Tracks Operates On |
2 |
Max Train Length and / or Pulling Capacity |
7 groups of 55 double stack container railcars |
Locomotives |
18, Diesel |
Covered Freight Wagons Size (m) |
N/A |
Flatbed Freight Wagons Size (m) |
N/A |
High-sided Freight Wagons Size (m) |
N/A |
Drop-side Freight Wagons Size (m) |
N/A |
Key Route Information
Panama to Colon / Colon to Panama |
|
---|---|
Track Gauge |
N/A |
Ruling Gradient |
N/A |
Total Track Distance |
76.59 km |
Type of Rail |
N/A |
Type of Sleeper and Fastenings |
N/A |
Total Track Travel Time |
1.5 hours |
Maintenance |
N/A |
Companies / Consortiums Operating on Line |
PCRC |
Traffic Frequency |
10 trains per day in each direction |
Security |
N/A |
Main Stations |
Intermodal Terminal Pacific Side / Intermodal Terminal Atlantic Side |
Main Stations
Intermodal Terminal Pacific Side |
Intermodal Terminal Atlantic Side |
|
---|---|---|
Location |
8.97701944, 79.56750000 |
9.16666667, 80.16666667 |
Contact Information |
N/A | N/A |
Connections with Other Transport Means |
Port of Balboa |
Ports of MIT and CCT |
Storage Capacity (m2 and m3) |
N/A | N/A |
Handling Equipment |
N/A | N/A |
Handling Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Other Comments |
N/A | N/A |
2.5 Panama Inland Waterway Network
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Port Information
Panama (Muelle Fiscal) |
Vacamonte |
Yaviza |
Isla Colon |
Almirante (Muelle Fiscal) |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Location |
Province of Panama, District of Panama |
Province of West Panama, District of Arraijan |
Province of Darien, District of Pinogana |
Province of Bocas del Toro, district of Bocas del Toro |
Province of Bocas del Toro, District of Almirante |
Contact Information |
+(507) 212-3175 / 3219 |
+(507) 501-5266 / 65 |
+(507) 299-4524 |
+(507) 757-9447 |
+(507) 758-3821 |
Access Routes |
Road Access. Avenida Balboa |
Road Access. Via Vacamonte |
Road Access. Pan American Highway, headed to Yaviza |
Road Access. Calle 6a, Isla Colon |
Road Access. Almirante Route - El Empalme |
Storage Capacity (m2 and m3) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Handling Equipment |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Depth at Dock |
1 – 4 m |
4m at low tide |
1m at low tide |
3m at low tide |
3m at low tide |
Port Activity |
Movement of Seafood and In-Land Navigation |
Movement of Seafood |
Movement of Seafood and In-Land Navigation |
Tourism and In-Land Navigation |
Tourism, In-Land Navigation and Rolling cargo (ferry) |
Customs Clearance Available |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Comments |
Round the Clock Service (24 hrs) |
Office Hours 7:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Office Hours 7:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Office Hours 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Office Hours 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Taboga |
Obaldia |
Quimba |
La Palma |
Aguadulce |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Location |
Province of Panama, District of Taboga |
Comarca Guna Yala, District of Guna Yala |
Province of Darien, District of Chepigana |
Province of Darien, District oof Chepigana |
Province of Cocle, District of Aguadulce |
Contact Information |
+(507) 250-2082 |
+(507) 299-9423 |
+(507) 333-2500 |
+(507) 299-6377 |
+(507) 997-4424 |
Access Routes |
Access by sea only |
Access by Land. Main Road via Carti. |
Access by Land. Vía Port of Quimba |
Access by Land. Main Road via La Palma |
Access by Land. Alejandro Tapia Avenue |
Storage Capacity (m2 and m3) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Handling Equipment |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Depth at Dock |
6.1 – 12.2 meters |
7 meters |
2 meters at low tide |
1 meter at low tide |
4 meters |
Port Activity |
General Cargo and Passengers |
Fishing and In-Land Navigation |
Movement of Seafood and In-Land Navigation |
In-Land Navigation, general cargo and passengers |
Movement of Seafood and Molasses |
Customs Clearance Available |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Comments |
Work Hours 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Work Hours 7:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Work Hours 7:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Work Hours 7:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Work Hours 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Port Performance
Unloading and loading of cargo (metric tons) in state ports:
State Ports |
Unloading |
Loading |
||
---|---|---|---|---|
2018 |
2019* |
2018 |
2019* |
|
Panamá (Muelle Fiscal) |
1,276 |
1,390 |
5,685 |
6,914 |
Vacamonte |
5,625 |
8,761 |
2,521 |
1,308 |
Yaviza (Darién) |
8,997 |
6,791 |
0 |
0 |
Quimba (Darién) |
63 |
87 |
1,181 |
1,356 |
La Palma |
113 |
27 |
0 |
0 |
Coquira |
2,651 |
1,108 |
389 |
282 |
Portobelo (Bahía) |
0 |
0 |
207 |
0 |
Mensabé |
700 |
831 |
0 |
0 |
El Agallito |
33 |
41 |
0 |
0 |
Boca Parita |
82 |
76 |
0 |
0 |
Aguadulce |
1 |
0 |
24,485 |
0 |
Mutis |
158 |
120 |
0 |
0 |
Vidal |
289 |
56 |
859 |
301 |
Remedios |
593 |
533 |
0 |
0 |
Pedregal |
144 |
209 |
0 |
0 |
Isla Colón (Bocas del Toro) |
53,604 |
84,911 |
52,170 |
84,595 |
Almirante (Muelle Fiscal) |
52,170 |
84,595 |
53,604 |
84,911 |
Total (Metric Tons) |
126,499 |
189,536 |
141,101 |
179,667 |
*Preliminary Figures 2019
Unloading and loading of passengers at state ports:
State Ports |
Unloaded |
Loaded |
||
---|---|---|---|---|
2018 |
2019* |
2018 |
2019* |
|
Panamá (Muelle Fiscal) |
2,310 |
2,535 |
3,116 |
3,754 |
Balboa (Isla Perico) |
19,469 |
3,675 |
19,469 |
14,695 |
Taboga |
161,698 |
171,935 |
160,342 |
172,905 |
Obaldía (Guna Yala) (1) |
4,623 |
4,968 |
4,623 |
4,968 |
Yaviza (Darién) |
7,848 |
4,439 |
5,751 |
4,681 |
Quimba (Darién) |
21,181 |
23,060 |
38,595 |
31,572 |
La Palma |
20,541 |
16,785 |
21,310 |
28,258 |
Coquira |
3,912 |
2,418 |
3,285 |
2,111 |
El Agallito |
76 |
0 |
95 |
0 |
Mutis |
1,376 |
1,059 |
3,057 |
3,141 |
Vidal |
898 |
1,042 |
806 |
926 |
Pedregal |
1,603 |
2,112 |
1,818 |
2,112 |
Chiriqui Grande (Muelle Fiscal) |
0 |
0 |
44,972 |
59,744 |
Isla Colón (Bocas del Toro) |
20,207 |
21,127 |
16,744 |
20,855 |
Docks- Water Taxis (Isla Colón) |
319,558 |
323,386 |
332,357 |
320,607 |
Almirante (Muelle Fiscal) |
16,744 |
20,855 |
20,207 |
21,127 |
Docks –Water Taxis (Almirante) |
332,357 |
320,607 |
319,558 |
323,386 |
Total |
934,401 |
920,003 |
996,105 |
1,014,842 |
*Preliminary Figures 2019
For more information visit the following link: https://www.amp.gob.pa/newsite/spanish/puertos2/archivos/Ficha%20tecnica%20estatales%20para%20web.pdf
2.6 Panama Storage Assessment
The presence and connectivity of several logistics assets such as railway, ports and airports, leverage the establishment of special areas for the logistics operations of cargo handling and storage. The country has special economic zones, logistics parks and free zones, seeking to increase the national logistics connectivity, through the facilitation of trade areas.
Especial economic areas offer a variety of tax, migratory and labor incentives to promote the establishment of a variety of sectors to encourage trade, manufacturing and related services. Amongst the most known areas are the Colon Free Zone (Atlantic side), as well as the Panama Pacific Special Economic Area (just as its name implies in the Pacific side).
Free Zones are defined as delimited areas that seek the establishment of activities related to the production of goods, services, hi-tech, scientific research, as well as logistics, environmental and general services. These areas are concentrated in the Cities of Panama and Colon. Some key strategic areas in Panama City, in the storage sector are the free zones on the East (such as Panapark and Zona Franca del Istmo), and on the West (such as: Albrook, Panexport, and Chilibre).
Last but not least, the logistics parks are infrastructures that facilitate logistics operations of cargo handling, distribution and storage, and its connectivity with the different national transport platforms.
As to the cold-chain storage, the Panamanian government founded the company Mercados Nacionales de Cadena de Frio, S.A., which has 168 cold storage rooms in its complex specially designed for food storage.
For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.
Commercial Storage
The storage infrastructure at the free zones are Class A+ infrastructures mostly and under international standards. Equipment such as fire sprinkler systems independent of the drinking water storage system are important indicators for transnational corporations. Some difficulties are the government processes, especially those involving non-intrusive methods of control and surveillance. Currently, there is a surplus of warehouses within parks and free zones.
As to special economic areas, the Colon Free Zone is divided into nine different sectors with a total of 1,064 hectares with over 1,800 companies, focused on wholesale trade and complementary logistics and banking activities.
The Panama Pacific Special Economic Area has flexible areas for investments in joint services, logistics, hi-tech manufacture, residential areas and office buildings; there are over 280 companies installed in the area.
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
The Regional Logistics Center for Humanitarian Assistance (CLRAH, in Spanish) is based on Law 80 of 14 December 2017, (Official Gazette No. 28426-A) as a unit assigned to the Ministry of Government (Article 1). The CLRAH is a humanitarian logistics complex with three warehouses occupied by the National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC, in Spanish), and two foreign agencies, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) of the World Food Programme. The warehouse assigned to the UNHRD, in its interior has an approximate of 1,100 m2 cold storage area, wherein temperatures range from 240C to -200C, for the storage of medicines and vaccines. Each entity is responsible for the management and operation of their warehouse.
Location |
Organization |
Sharing Possibility |
Capacity |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CLRAH, Panama Pacifico |
International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement |
N/A |
4,800 |
Other |
Dock w/leveling ramp |
Intact |
CLRAH, Panama Pacífico |
United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot |
N/A |
5,100 (includes 1,100 m2 of cold storage rooms) |
Other |
Dock w/leveling ramp |
Intact |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage,
container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding,
flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact,
appears damaged, under construction/repair
Public Sector Storage
Nationwide, there are several government institutions focused primarily on providing social assistance. One of the largest warehouses in this subject is the warehouse of the Office of the First Lady. Additionally, the National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC, in Spanish) since 2019 has a humanitarian warehouse consisting of 2,800 m2 located at the Regional Logistics Center for Humanitarian Assistance (CLRAH) in Panama Pacifico. SINAPROC also has smaller sized warehouses in the interior of the country, specifically in Santa Fe, Darien (166 m2); Aguadulce, Cocle (46 m2); and under construction in the city of David, Chiriqui.
Location |
Ministry / Agency |
Use Possibility |
Capacity (MT / m² / m³) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albrook, Panamá |
Office of the First Lady |
N/A | N/A |
Dock |
Intact / Certain areas under repair |
|
CLRAH, Panama Pacifico |
National Civil Protection System |
Yes |
2,800 |
Dock w/Leveling ramp |
Intact |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Cold Chain
The Company Mercados Nacionales de Cadena de Frio, S.A., has 168 cold storage rooms at the complex at Merca Panama (located at Vía Centenario, west of Panama City), exclusively designed to store perishable foods. Currently, the main products being stored consists of vegetables and fruits. The network is also composed by Post Harvest Management Centers or Centros de Manejo de Post Cosecha (CMPC, in Spanish), located in strategic areas nationwide.
These centers are located in areas that are easy to access for CMPC “El Elegido” is located in the Province of Los Santos, while CMPC “Cerro Punta”, CMPC “Dolega” and CMPC “Volcan” are located in Chiriqui. .
Currently, the facilities of Mercados Nacionales de Cadena de Frío, S.A., are not operating 100% of their capacity, but the strategic plan focuses primarily to increase the number of users of the facilities especially ones in the Post Harvest Management Centers, depending on the different periods of national harvest.
The cold storage installation is comprised by cold storage sandwich panels. Panels are made of pre-lacquered and galvanized steel, differing from the rest of conventional panels due to its ability to yield very high thicknesses (up to 200 mm). Additionally, it can withstand temperatures in ultra-freezing chambers of up to -300C.
Location |
Proprietor |
Rental Ready |
Capacity (MT / m² / m³) |
Type |
Acces |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
El Elegido, Los Santos |
Mercados Nacionales de la Cadena de Frio, S.A. |
No |
38.39 m3 |
Cold Room negative |
Levelled |
Intact |
Cerro Punta, Chiriquí |
Mercados Nacionales de la Cadena de Frio, S.A. |
No |
38.39 m3 |
Cold Room negative |
Levelled |
Intact |
Dolega, Chiriquí |
Mercados Nacionales de la Cadena de Frio, S.A. |
No |
789 m3 |
Cold Room negative |
Levelled |
Intact |
Volcan, Chiriquí |
Mercados Nacionales de la Cadena de Frio, S.A. |
No |
N/A |
Cold Room negative |
Levelled |
Intact |
[1] Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative,
Refrigerator, Freezer, etc.
[2] Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other,
unspecified
2.7 Panama Milling Assessment
The Agricultural Market Institute (IMA, in Spanish) manages warehouse infrastructures in each province, such as silos and a small mill, amongst which are found:
- La Honda Silos (Los Santos)
- La Barrera Silos (Veraguas)
- San Pablo Silos (Chiriqui)
- La Campiña Mills (Cocle)
Between “La Barrera”, and “La Honda” silos, the latter has an installed capacity of 45,000 MT for grains, mainly rice and corn. The infrastructures do not have enough capacity to respond to current needs, hence it is necessary to create warehouse space in the areas at the East and North of Panama, given its increase in rice production.
As to milling infrastructures, the plants at Chiriqui, Veraguas and Los Santos have exactly the same capacity. Each have 12 silos of 2,500 MT each, as well as 10 working silos of 500 MT each. It is worth mentioning that the plant in Chiriqui is currently out of operation.
Los Santos is at the final stage of enabling 4 silos of 2,500 MT each, which means, it will have a total of 16 storage silos of 2,500 MTs each.
In Penonome (Cocle), there are 4 silos of 700 MT each, at the moment, they are not being used and are currently in the process of rehabilitation.
The administration of the silos, at the government level, is handled through monitoring and definition of available storage. On a private level, each mill handles its storage information.
The main mills with capacity to handle large amounts of grains nationwide, in this case rice, are:
- Agrosilos, S.A. (Chiriqui)
- Cegraco, S.A.
- Hermanos Palacios, S.A.
- Industrial Arrocera de Chiriqui, S.A.
For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.
Milling Company AGROSILOS, S.A. (CHIRIQUI)
Name and Address |
Contacts and E-mail |
Telephone and Fax |
---|---|---|
AGROSILOS, S.A. (CHIRIQUI) San Pablo Viejo, David, Chiriqui. |
Name: Nuncio Girlando Post: Legal Representative |
Tel:850-6400 |
Summary of Market role and Services |
||
Rice mill, drying service and rice storage. |
Facilities |
|
---|---|
Parking Area within the Compound (m²) |
N/A |
Drainage |
N/A |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
Amount of Ventilators |
N/A |
Electricity Charging (KVA) |
N/A |
Back-Up Generator(s) |
N/A |
Milling Equipment |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Manufacture |
Year Installed |
Condition |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Maintenance |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Duration |
Once a week |
Type of Maintenance |
Routine Maintenance |
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Quantity |
Owned |
Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
2 |
N/A |
Bag Cleaning Plant |
Yes |
N/A | N/A |
Moister Tester |
Yes |
N/A | N/A |
De-stoning Plant |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
N/A | N/A |
Staffing |
|
---|---|
Number of full-time skilled workers |
N/A |
Number of full-time labourers |
N/A |
Weighbridge |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Number |
N/A |
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
Within the Compound |
N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Outside the Compound |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Building |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
Building- Rice Mill |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Walls |
Cement |
||
Roof |
Zinc |
||
Floor |
Cement |
Conditions and Cleanliness |
||
---|---|---|
|
Outside |
Inside |
Cracks on walls or ceiling |
No |
No |
Signs of rodent activity |
No |
No |
Bird entry signs |
No |
No |
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
Signs of Humidity |
No |
No |
Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
Pest Control |
|||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fumigation |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Contracted |
Yes |
Sprayers |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Contracted |
Yes |
Rodenticides |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Contracted |
Yes |
Rodent Trappings |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Contracted |
Yes |
Security |
|
---|---|
Security |
Good |
Compound |
Fenced |
Other Comments |
N/A |
Access |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Distance from the main city (km) |
7.4 km from Ciudad de David | ||
Travel time if not found in the city (hours) |
18 minutes | ||
Shape of the road leading to the mill |
Easy Access |
||
Road limitations (if any) |
Width and Maximum Tonnage |
||
Railway Connectivity |
No |
Milling Capacity |
||
---|---|---|
Products |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Annual Activity (MT) |
Rice |
N/A |
82,000 MT |
Storage Capacity |
|
---|---|
Storage in metric tons |
Rice – Covered (MT) |
Within the Compound |
N/A |
Outside the Compound |
N/A |
Milling Company Central de Granos de Cocle, S.A.
Name and Address |
Contacts and E-mail |
Telephone and Fax |
---|---|---|
Central de Granos de Cocle, S.A. (CEGRACO) Aguadulce, Cocle. |
Name: Felipe Ayala Post: LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE |
Tel: 997-4321 /236.1711 |
Summary of Market Role and Services |
||
Rice Mill |
Facilities |
|
---|---|
Parking Area within the Compound (m²) |
N/A |
Drainage |
N/A |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
Amount of Ventilators |
N/A |
Electricity Charging (KVA) |
N/A |
Back-Up Generator(s) |
N/A |
Milling Equipment |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Origin of the machinery |
Year of Manufacture |
Year Installed |
Condition |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Maintenance |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Duration |
Monthly |
Type of Maintenance |
Routine Maintenance |
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Amount |
Owned |
Comments |
Fortification feeder |
Yes |
2 |
N/A | N/A |
Bag Cleaning Plant |
Yes |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
De-stonning Plant |
No |
N/A |
N/A | N/A |
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Personnel |
|
---|---|
Number of full-time skilled workers |
N/A |
Number of full-time labourers |
N/A |
Weighbridge |
||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number |
N/A |
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
||||
Within the Compound |
N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||
Outside the Compound |
N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||
Building |
||||||||
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
||||||
Building- Rice Mill |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|||||
Walls |
Cement |
|||||||
Roof |
Zinc |
|||||||
Floor |
Cement |
Conditions and Cleanliness |
||
---|---|---|
|
Outside |
Inside |
Cracks on walls or ceiling |
No |
No |
Signs of rodent activity |
No |
No |
Bird entry signs |
No |
No |
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
Signs of Humidity |
No |
No |
Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
Pest Control |
|||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fumigation |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Hired |
Yes |
Sprayers |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Hired |
Yes |
Rodenticides |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Hired |
Yes |
Rodent Trappings |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Hired |
Yes |
Safety |
|
---|---|
Security |
Good |
Compound |
Fenced |
Other Comments |
Access |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Distance from the main city (km) |
N/A | ||
Travel time if not found in the city (hours) |
N/A | ||
Shape of the road leading to the mill |
Easy Access |
||
Road limitations (if any) |
Width and Maximum Tonnage |
||
Railway Connectivity |
No |
Grinding Capacity |
||
---|---|---|
Products |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Annual Activity (MT) |
Rice |
N/A |
78,000 MT |
Storage Capacity |
|
---|---|
Storage in metric tons |
Rice – Covered (MT) |
Within the Compound |
N/A |
Outside the Compound |
N/A |
Hermanos Palacios Milling Company, S.A.
Name and Address |
Contacts and E-mail |
Telephone |
---|---|---|
Hermanos Palacios, S.A. Centro de Santiago de Veraguas |
Name: Mariano Palacios Post: LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE Email: legal@grupohepsa.com |
/933-2267 Fax: |
Summary of Market Role and Services |
||
Rice Mill |
Installations |
|
---|---|
Parking Area within the compound (m²) |
N/A |
Drainage |
N/A |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
Amount of Ventilators |
N/A |
Electricity Charging (KVA) |
N/A |
Back-Up Generator(s) |
N/A |
Grinding Equipment |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Origin of the machinery |
Year of Manufacture |
Year Installed |
Condition |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Maintenance |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Duration |
Monthly |
Type of Maintenance |
Routine Maintenance |
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Amount |
Property |
Comments |
Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
2 |
N/A | N/A |
Bag Cleaning Plant |
Yes |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
De-stoning Plant |
No |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Personnel |
|
---|---|
Number of full-time skilled workers |
N/A |
Number of full-time labourers |
N/A |
Weigh Bridge |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Number |
N/A |
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
Within the Compound |
N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Within the Compound |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Building |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
Building- Rice Mill |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Walls |
Cement |
||
Roof |
Zinc |
||
Floor |
Cement |
Conditions and Cleanliness |
||
---|---|---|
|
Outside |
Inside |
Cracks on walls or ceiling |
No |
No |
Signs of rodent activity |
No |
No |
Bird entry signs |
No |
No |
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
Signs of Humidity |
No |
No |
Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
Pest Control |
|||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fumigation |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Hired |
Yes |
Sprayers |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Hired |
Yes |
Rodenticides |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Hired |
Yes |
Rodent Trappings |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Hired |
Yes |
Safety |
|
---|---|
Security |
Good |
Compound |
Fenced |
Other Comments |
Access |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Distance from the main city (km) |
|
||
Travel time if not found in the city (hours) |
|
||
Shape of the road leading to the mill |
Easy Access |
||
Road limitations (if any) |
Width and Maximum Tonnage |
||
Railway Connectivity |
No |
Milling Capacity |
||
---|---|---|
Product |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Annual Activity (MT) |
Rice |
N/A |
72,000 MT |
Storage Capacity |
|
Storage in Metric Tons |
Rice– Covered (MT) |
---|---|
Within the Compound |
N/A |
Outside the Compound |
N/A |
Industrial Arrocera de Chiriquí Milling Company, S.A.
Name and Address |
Contacts and E-mail |
Telephone |
---|---|---|
Industrial Arrocera de Chiriqui, S.A. San Pablo Viejo, David, Chiriquí. |
Name: Josefa Aguina de Quintero. Post: LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE |
Tel:722-2033 /722-2011 |
Summary of Market Role and Services |
||
Rice Mill |
Installations |
||
---|---|---|
Parking Area within the compound (m²) |
N/A | |
Drainage |
N/A | |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Amount of ventilators |
N/A | |
Electricity Charging (KVA) |
N/A |
Milling Equipment |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Origin of the machinery |
Year Manufactured |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Maintenance |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Duration |
Monthly |
Type of Maintenance |
Routine Maintenance |
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Amount |
Owned |
Comments |
Fortification Feeder |
No |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Bag Cleaning Plant |
Yes |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
De-stoning Plant |
No |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Personnel |
|
---|---|
Number of full-time skilled workers |
N/A |
Number of full-time labourers |
N/A |
Weigh Bridge |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Number |
N/A |
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
Within the Compound |
N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Within the Compound |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Building |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
Building- Rice Mill |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Walls |
Cement |
||
Roof |
Zinc |
||
Floor |
Cement |
Conditions and Cleanliness |
||
---|---|---|
|
Outside |
Inside |
Cracks on walls or ceiling |
No |
No |
Signs of rodent activity |
No |
No |
Bird entry signs |
No |
No |
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
Signs of Humidity |
No |
No |
Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
Pest Control |
|||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fumigation |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Hired |
Yes |
Sprayers |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Hired |
Yes |
Rodenticides |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Hired |
Yes |
Rodent Trappings |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Hired |
Yes |
Safety |
|
---|---|
Security |
Good |
Compound |
Fenced |
Other Comments |
Access |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Distance from the main city (km) |
10.8 km | ||
Travel time if not found in the city (hours) |
18 mins | ||
Shape of the road leading to the mill |
Easy Access |
||
Road limitations (if any) |
Width and Maximum Tonnage |
||
Railway Connectivity |
No |
Milling Capacity |
||
---|---|---|
Product |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Annual Capacity (MT) |
Rice |
N/A |
45,800 MT x year |
Storage Capacity |
|
---|---|
Storage in Metric Tons |
Rice– Covered (MT) |
Within the Compound |
N/A |
Outside the Compound |
N/A |
3 Panama Services and Supply
It is a very complete market with great amount of service offerings. Logistics is regulated by the Government, but not controlled. Currently the logistics services present challenges such as the drought for the Canal as a logistics route and on the other hand, heavy rains that occasionally cause flooding, hence paralyzing transport.
The National Strategy for 2030, as well as the Interoceanic Canal Plan are government plans for growth or expansion of the logistics services sector nationwide.
3.1 Panama Fuel
The Secretaría Nacional de Energía (SNE, in Spanish) or National Secretariat of Energy is the national body in charge of the definition of policies for the energy sector, hence responsible of adopting the national policy on matters pertinent to hydrocarbons and electricity, as well as the policy of rational use of energy and the development of alternative sources.
Panama is a country that imports 100% of petroleum derived products and is therefore subject to price fluctuations of the international market. Fuel is principally offered by private companies that supply bunkers to vessels and/or fuel storage terminals. The SNE regulates the price limit that these can offer in order to safeguard users.
The SNE monitors the factors that affect the supply & demand of derivatives as well as crude oil, since these directly affect the price of the different fuels that are imported and distributed in Panama. The body ensures that through Price regulation, adjustments be based on international variations as indicated by the import parity price formula established in Cabinet Decree No. 36 of 17 September 2003.
In 1992, legislation was passed to liberate the crude oil market and establish Crude Oil Free Zones, creating incentives for the storage of crude oils and its derivatives. In 2003, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Panama and Chevron Texaco agreed to cancel a contract to operate a refinery, to convert it into a crude oil-free zone for the marketing and imports of fuels. Panama, presently, has no refineries.
Panama has terminals on the Atlantic, and Pacific coasts that offer the service of supply, storage and transfer of hydrocarbons. Such include: Colon Oil and Services (COASSA), Decal Panama, Melones Oil Terminal, Panama Oil Terminal (POTSA), Payardi Terminal Company (Chevron), Petroamerica Terminal (PATSA), Petroport, Petroterminal Charco Azul, and Petroterminal Chiriqui Grande.
For more information on government and fuel providers contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.7 Fuel Providers Contact List.
Information may also be found at: http://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/ which is updated monthly.
Gasoline Prices per Gallon as of: March 25, 2020 (USD - $) |
|
---|---|
Unleaded Gas (92 octane) |
1.7098 |
Unleaded Gas (91 octane) |
1.5480 |
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel |
1.5729 |
Kerosene |
1.5041 |
Jet Fuel |
1.5041 |
Seasonal Variations
Fuel variations in Panama are the result, just as internationally, of the geopolitical conflicts associated with the world’s leading fuel producers and providers. In Panama, fuel prices are expected to vary every 15 days.
Seasonal Variations |
|
---|---|
Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (I.e. are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military?) |
No |
Is there a rationing system? |
No |
Is fuel to lower income / vulnerable groups subsidized? |
No |
Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
N/A |
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
N/A |
Transport
Nationwide transport of fuel is composed by a network of private companies (national, regional or transnational) that supply the resource to different gas stations located throughout the country. Each company could manage their own fleet, nonetheless, the use of transport companies as an outsourced service for each gas station is the most common practice.
In addition, Panama has road regulations that represent restrictions to cargo transportation due to change in lanes during specific hours, and the traffic-jam in the city at peak hours.
Truckers, regularly have the ability to meet the demand for domestic fuel transport, nonetheless, when there are price fluctuations, speculations cause a spike in vehicle demand to meet operations.
Standards, Quality and Testing
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Panama is responsible for ensuring the quality of the fuel consumed by the Panamanian market through the technical regulation DGNTI COPANIT 71-381-2008 and the Directorate of Industrial Standards and Technology. This regulation introduces the different methods for fuel quality testing approved by Panamanian law and which must be applied by the different laboratories for validation.
There are also government entities such as the ACODECO (Consumer Protection and Competition Authority) which safeguards the quality of products on the market, in this case fuel, conducting regular studies on fuel quality at supply stations.
Industry Control Measures |
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---|---|
Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? |
N/A |
Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft? |
N/A |
Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? |
N/A |
Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment? |
N/A |
Standards Authority |
|
---|---|
Is there a national or regional standards authority? |
Yes |
If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. |
Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Directorate of Industrial Standards and Technology |
If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? |
N/A |
Testing Laboratories |
|
---|---|
Are there national testing laboratories? |
Yes |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.2 Panama Transporters
The transportation market is varied inasmuch pricewise, as in speed, reliability and performance; and with the ability to meet the demand with excellent performance. Currently there are some limitations for foreign transportation companies, specifically for on moving cargo in the Colon Free Zone.
For more information on transport company contact details, please see the following link: 4.8 Transporter Contact List.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.3 Panama Manual Labor
The Labor Code, in its Article 174, states that the minimum wage shall be fixed periodically, through Decree from the Executive Branch. The minimum wage in force since January 15, 2020 is established by Executive Decree No. 424 of December 31, 2019, wherein the hourly rate consists of B/.3.24 for Region 1, and of B/.3.05 for Region 2; from this rate onward the employer is free to establish the salary scales as per each position in its company. The regionalization of the minimum wage set by Executive Decree is by Districts, grouped into Regions.
Region 1 corresponds to the District of Panama, Colon, San Miguelito, David, Santiago, Chitre, Aguadulce, Penonome, Bocas del Toro, La Chorrera, Arraijan, Capira, Chame, Anton, Nata, Las Tablas, Bugaba, Boquete, Taboga, San Carlos, Chepo, Guararé, Los Santos, Pedasí, Dolega, San Felix, Baru, Boqueron, Portobelo, Donoso, Santa Isabel, Santa María, Parita, Pese, Atalaya, Changuinola, Chiriquí Grande, Almirante, Tierras Altas, and Omar Torrijos Herrera. Region 2 considers the rest of the districts in the country.
Article 334 of the Labor Code, declares of public interest the constitution of unions as an effective means to contribute to the economic and social development of the country; popular culture and democracy. The main role of the unions, in compliance with article 357 of the Labor Code, are: to improve the working conditions of their members and to defend their interests; advocate the development of relationships between employers and workers based on justice, mutual respect; and collaboration focused on the conditions proper of activities and economic development. Unions also promote education of the unionized and promote the creation of industrial schools of professionals.
The country’s workforce concentrates in the areas of development of the main industries, primarily in services such as hotels and specific key areas in the construction of residential homes and mega projects related to highways and transport, without undermining the recently developed mining activity. During this, and the forthcoming years, Panama will need to rely on approximately 68,000 employees with technical specialties. The logistics sector will lead the demand, as per study achieved by the Labor Market Observatory of the Ministry of Work and Labor Development (MITRADEL, in Spanish). The estimated demand for companies with technical staff is high, whereby the areas of logistics, trade, tourism, construction, industry and agriculture, are ones with the highest growth potential and will demand more human resources for the upcoming years.
In Panama four out of ten companies are unable to find their ideal candidates the moment they so required. The main challenges are: the gap between skills of individuals willing to work versus skills sought by companies; as well as the unbalances in the system for developing work and life skills. In the national corporate community, many times they find greater customer-service skills in the foreign workforce than in Panamanian personnel. Additionally, due to the extent of the technical specialty required at times, it is difficult to locate enough capacity in the local market, which leads to the hiring of foreign labor. The Panamanian human resource, mainly the youth find it difficult getting hired, for despite of being academically prepared they have deficiencies in the development of soft skills. Concerning this last point, MITRADEL is reinforcing such, with several programs, strategies and projects through the Employment Directorate, i.e. the project termed “Learn-By-Doing”, which seeks to strengthen soft skills for life and work.
Summary of work rate(s) (Rate since 1 July 2019) |
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---|---|
Construction worker, Tiler, Carpenter, Booster |
Cost (Local Currency ) |
Daily general worker* (informal unskilled labor) Hand or Helper |
3.93 |
Daily general worker (semi-skilled workforce) |
4.44 |
Skilled Worker |
5.30 |
*Daily general worker - (informal unskilled work) Hand or Helper
In Panama, there is a great variety of companies that offer stevedoring services. Most of these are in the metropolitan region due to the volume of cargo generated by main logistics assets.
3.4 Panama Telecommunications
Overview
Major telecommunication companies have installed their Network Operations Centers in Panama, availing the comparative advantage of Panama’s geographical position and the abundant supply of submarine fiber optic communication circuits on both coasts, making interconnection possible with North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the entire world. The seven submarine fiber optic cable system that converge in the country interconnect with the region through the project Central American Electrical Interconnection System (Siepac, in Spanish), and with the Central American fiber optic trunk line better known as RedCA or Central American Telecommunications Network.
Likewise, telecommunications service operators have deployed extensive infrastructure networks throughout the country, which has allowed a penetration of internet users, as well as mobile cellular users at 70.3% and 96% respectively. It is an extensive mobile network typically made up of redundant tower and wireless systems (microwave and fiber) that interconnects them, of which operators (private) are supplied to provide their services nationwide.
Similarly, at a State level, there are microwave networks (backbones) deployed to the main transmission sites of the country for matters of public security (Ministry of Security and Police) and broadcasting (State Broadcasting System –SERTV, in Spanish).
Telecommunication service operators offer their data plans to customers through their web pages and by means of traditional advertising.
Private Sector
Telecommunication services are authorized to be operated commercially or for their own purposes. In this sense, presently, in operation are found 223 concessions for commercial use granted by the National Public Service Authority (ASEP, in Spanish) for different telecommunication services.
For more information on telecoms contacts, please see the following link: 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
Telephone Services |
|
---|---|
Is there an existing landline telephone network? |
Yes |
Does it allow international calls? |
Yes |
Number and Length of Downtime Periods (on average) |
N/A |
Mobile Phone Providers |
|
Approximate Percentage of National Coverage |
Mobile operators cover 38% of the territory and 96% of the population. |
Telecommunication Regulations
Telecommunications in the Republic of Panama is a public service and is regulated by Law No. 31 of 8 February 1996. The law establishes the separation of regulatory and control operations that come under the Regulatory Body and those related to use and operation of telecommunications services.
Law No. 31 establishes that the Public Service Regulatory Body, currently ASEP (National Public Service Authority), has the purpose of regulating, ordering, supervising and effectively standardizing, among others, the operation and administration of the telecommunications services in the country.
Similarly, the public services of Radio and Television are found regulated through Law No. 24 of 30 June 1999, which establishes the legal and technical basis for the operation of these services, and additionally cites the functions that the National Public Service Authority shall have as a regulatory body in this matter.
ASEP, through the National Telecommunications Directorate, aims to regulate, order, supervise and effectively standardize the operation and administration of the telecommunications services, including radio and television, as well as radio-electric domain; which is stated through the resolutions issued in conformance to the legal provisions that regulate this matter.
Regulations on Usage and Import |
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---|---|---|
Regulations in Place? |
Regulating Authority |
|
Satellite |
Yes |
ASEP |
HF Radio |
Yes |
ASEP |
UHF/VHF/HF Radio: Handheld, Base and Mobile |
Yes |
ASEP |
UHF/VHF Repeaters |
Yes |
ASEP |
GPS |
Yes |
ASEP |
VSAT |
Yes |
ASEP |
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required |
||
The State requires a concession to operate telecommunications and/or radio and television services. Notwithstanding, regulations establish special procedures for the use of frequencies in temporary events of national and international nature. |
||
Frequency Licenses Required |
||
ASEP grants the corresponding authorizations for use, prior granting of a concession. There are special procedures in place for Registration and Temporary Frequency Usage Licenses. |
Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
Article 18 of the Executive Decree No. 73, requires concessionaires of basic telecommunications services to establish a Contingency Plan for the rendering of the essential communications services, and the transmission of emergency messages in case of international warfare, internal commotion, natural disaster, public calamity and/or stoppage of public services. The Contingency Plan is placed for approval by the Regulatory Body, which must be updated periodically by each concessionaire
Contingency Plans are submitted confidentially and are not publicly disclosed.
The “Pilot Project for the placing an alternate regional emergency telecommunications network in the Americas,” is found aligned with these purposes. In 2019, the National Civil Protection Service (Sinaproc, in Spanish), received in donation an Alternate Telecommunications Network termed “Winklink” from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Such consists of a global messaging system for emergency communications and message repetitions when there is no internet access due to disaster. Such uses radio frequencies for the purpose of providing services such as e-mail, HTML templates, update reports and weather bulletins. The equipment was installed by technicians from the National Public Service Authority (ASEP), Sinaproc and the ITU, at the headquarters of the Regional Logistics Center for Humanitarian Assistance (CLRAH, in Spanish), at the building assigned to SINAPROC. The “Winklink” team is managed by SINAPROC.
Existing UN Telecommunication Systems |
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UNDP |
WFP |
UIT/CITEL/ COMTELCA |
Amateur Radio Service Panama |
SINAPROC |
|
VHF Frequencies |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Amateur Radio Band |
N/A |
HF Frequencies |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Amateur Radio Band |
N/A |
Locations of Repeaters |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Emergency Operations Center of the National Civil Protection System - SINAPROC |
VSAT |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Only companies with ASEP concessions may provide internet service for public use. The regulations in force concerning the Internet Service for Public Use establishes the obligation, of the concessionaires of this service, to divulge updated information concerning the bandwidth offered and price.
Internet Service Providers |
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---|---|---|
Are there ISPs available? |
Yes |
|
If yes, are they privately or government owned? |
Private / Mixed Company |
|
Dial-up only? |
No |
|
Approximate Rates (local currency and USD - $) |
Dial-up |
See table below |
Broadband |
See table below |
|
Max Leasable ‘Dedicated’ Bandwidth |
N/A |
Provider |
Property |
Telephone Access |
Rates |
Maximum bandwidth |
---|---|---|---|---|
CABLE & WIRELESS PANAMA, S.A |
Mixed |
YES |
From B/.42.00** |
Corporative |
CABLE ONDA, S.A. |
Private |
YES |
From B/.37.00** |
Corporative |
Celero Networks |
Private |
NO |
From B/.39.95* |
1000 Mbps symmetrical |
DBS NETWORK, S.A. |
Private |
NO |
From B/.39.95* |
10 Mbps |
DIGICEL (PANAMA), S.A. |
Private |
YES |
N/A |
Corporative |
EMPRESAS DON CHICHO, S.A. |
Private |
NO |
From B/.59.00* |
> 5 Mbps symmetrical |
GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, CORP. |
Private |
YES |
N/A |
10 Gbps symmetrical |
Gold Data |
Private |
NO |
N/A |
Corporative |
INTERFAST PANAMA, S.A. |
Private |
YES |
From B/.54.94* |
10 Gbps symmetrical |
INTERNET ACTIVO, S.A. |
Private |
NO |
From B/.37.45* |
10 Mbps symmetrical |
LIBERTY TECHNOLOGIES, CORP. |
Private |
YES |
From B/.30.00* |
1000 Mbps symmetrical |
METRO MPLS, S.A. |
Private |
NO |
N/A |
10 Gbps symmetrical |
PANETMA, S.A. |
Private |
NO |
From B/.80.00* |
> 2500 Mbps |
SISTEMAS INALAMBRICOS, S.A. (SISA) |
Private |
NO |
From B/.75.00* |
20 Mbps |
TELCONET PANAMA, S.A. |
Private |
NO |
N/A |
Corporative |
TELEFONICA MOVILES PANAMA, S.A. |
Private |
YES |
N/A |
Corporative |
TRANS OCEAN COMMUNICATIONS, CORP |
Private |
NO |
N/A |
Corporative |
UFINET PANAMA, S.A. |
Private |
NO |
N/A |
Corporative |
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
Mobile operators do not have their own platforms to manage mobile money services. The regulatory requirements that could affect the use of the mobile money at the national level are linked to the Superintendence of Banks through Agreement No. 006-2011 of 6 December 2011, which places guidelines on electronic banking, and related risk management.
For information on MNOs please visit the GSM Association website.
3.5 Panama Food and Additional Providers
The Ministry of Agricultural Development, through the reports from regional agricultural coordinators has a coverage of 210,929 hectares planted, 30,001 producers with 64 crops developed through different production technologies. Notwithstanding, there are items that are considered to be of greater economic impact due to the destinations of their production (internal and external market). Such 31 items are grouped into categories and subcategories.
Below are production indicators for the main items:
Items |
Production |
||
---|---|---|---|
Production (Tons) |
Production (hundredweights) |
Loss (hectares) |
|
Basic Grains |
404, 396 |
8,896,703 |
488 |
Roots and Tubers |
1939 |
487,778 |
21 |
Cucurbitaceaes |
46,456 |
1,022,034 |
10 |
Garden Produce |
47,363 |
1,041,990 |
7 |
Industrial Crops |
2,411,026 |
53,042,579 |
0 |
Fruit Crops |
5,531,663 |
9, 742,978 |
72 |
Detail of Products in each subcategory:
- Basic Grains: rice, cornsorghum, kidney beans, bean and pigeon peas.
- Roots and Tubers: Manioc, Malanga or Xanthosoma, yam and eddoes.
- Cucurbitaceaes: pumpkin for export, pumpkin for local consumption, cantaloupe for export, cantaloupe for local consumption, watermelon for export, watermelon for local consumption and cucumber.
- Garden Produce: Potatoes, onion and industrial tomato.
- Industrial Crops: sugarcane, palm oil, coffee and cocoa.
- Fruit Crops: pineapple, plantain, Persian lemon, orange, papaya, avocado, and soursop.
It is important to mention that the tendency during the last couple of years, leans towards the imports of food, which has provoked a decrease in the agricultural areas of the country.
For 2019, exports, as per the FOB value with the greatest volume were the items of watermelon, banana, cantaloupe, coffee, wood and seafood products.
The Observatory of Economic Complexity – MIT (OEC): https://oec.world/en/profile/country/pan/
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.5.1 Panama Food Suppliers
Overview
The State prioritizes purchase of grains (rice, beans and kidney beans) in order to meet the needs of the national food solidarity program. Currently, the Panamanian Government sustains 20% of the rice market, in comparison to private brands, at a subsidized price.
During these past couple of years, there has been a growth rate of 1.04% and 1.11% in area planted and harvested respectively, with a loss of 0.35%, despite of insufficient harvest and post-harvest infrastructures, due to the rains, climatic conditions and other external forces that influenced its marketing.
Additional information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For more specific and detailed overviews of food availability and market conditions, please consult the following sources:
WFP Vulnerability and Analysis Mapping (VAM): http://vam.wfp.org/
USAID Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET): http://www.fews.net/
For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List.
Retail Sector
Great part of the retail market for the Capital is nurtured by the main Market Merca Panama. The wholesale tendency determines the retail sale Prices.
Types of Retailers Available |
|
---|---|
Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5) |
Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
3 |
Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative. |
1 |
Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options. |
4 |
Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options. |
5 |
Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments. |
2 |
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3.6 Panama Additional Services
4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
Accommodation
As per the National Institute of Statistics and Census, for 2019 at hotels located in Panama City were counted 10,205 room units at the end of the period, with a percentage of housing occupancy of 45.6%.
Electricity and Power
The main source of electricity in Panama is hydroelectric (reservoir and pass projects) followed by thermal (natural gas, coal, and petroleum derivatives projects). Electricity generated fromrenewable sources (solar and wind) has a smaller participation, which has been increasing during the last five years.
Participation of Energy Sources, year 2018 (Energy Secretariat)
Type of Source |
Annual Generation (GWh) |
Participation [%] |
Hydroelectric |
7 855 |
71% |
Thermal |
2 429 |
22% |
Solar |
233 |
2% |
Wind |
588 |
5% |
TOTAL |
11 105 |
100% |
Electricity generation is a private activity, under the market concept. Nonetheless, there are five generation projects with the participation (holds 51% of shares). The energy market is regulated by the National Government, through the National Authority of Public Services (ASEP, in Spanish).The country has sufficient energy production to satisfy local needs, with an installed power generation capacity that exceeds the requirements of national demand. During the end of May 2019, the National Interconnected System had 368233 MW installed and an approximate maximum demand of 1907 MW (excluding self-consumption of the Panama Canal Authority) on May 2, 2019.
Electricity is only imported, when required to cover differences between local generation and national demand. The decision to import is by order of merit, meaning, that electricity is imported when international prices are lower than the next local generator that could be called to dispatch.
Panama is part of the Regional Energy Market that connects the countries of Central America, through the SIEPAC (Central American Electrical Interconnection System). Daily, energy transactions take place between the countries integrated in the network. The imported energy annually equals to 0.12% of electricity production (base year 2018).
The national power grid expands to remote locations. The average percentage of electricity access coverage in the country is of 94.5% and in rural areas it has been increasing from 61.7% to 78.5% since the year 2009 to date. Lesser percentage of coverage is in the areas of the comarca indigena, which are the administrative regions with substantial indigenous populations. This expansion to the rural areas has been achieved through projects and programs of the Office of Rural Electrification (OER, in Spanish), a dependency of the Ministry of the Presidency, but with partial autonomy.
In terms of rationing, blackouts at a national level are not common. Only two rationing periods have occurred during the last decade, mainly during the dry season (years 2013 and 2014). The rationing action does not involve programmed power cuts, but rather the use of certain consumption equipment for periods of time.As to faults in the system, the frequency and duration of such are governed by the system reliability rates defined by the Energy Sector Regulator (ASEP, in Spanish), and blackouts occur throughout the year.
Panama’s electric power system handles different voltage levels, as per the activity of the electricity sector. Following, the typical values: Generation: 13.8 kV; Transmission: 115 kV, 230 kV; and Distribution: 13.8 kV, 34.5 kV.
Table summary of electricity and energy – Year 2018 |
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---|---|---|---|
Production Unit |
Type (Hydroelectric, Thermal, etc.) |
Installed Capacity (MW) |
Current Production (GWh) |
Fortuna |
Hydroelectric (Reservoir) |
300 |
1,729 |
Bayano |
Hydroelectric (Reservoir) |
260 |
778 |
Changuinola I |
Hydroelectric (Reservoir) |
222 |
1,073 |
Esti |
Hydroelectric (Reservoir) |
120 |
535 |
Chain “Gualaca-Lorena-Prudencia” (3 projects) |
Hydroelectric (Pass) |
25/ 35.7 /56.2 |
471 |
Costa Norte I |
Thermal (Natural Gas) |
381 |
623 |
Bahia Las Minas |
Thermal (Coal) |
120 |
355 |
Union Eolica Penonome (Wind Union of Penonome) (consisting of several projects and phases) |
Wind (On-shore) |
270 |
588 |
Solar Pocri |
Solar (Photovoltaic) |
16 |
31 |
Ikako |
Solar (Photovoltaic) |
40 |
22 |
ACP (Self-generator) |
Hydroelectric + Thermal |
60+162 |
686 |
Minera Panamá (Self-generator) |
Thermal (Coal) |
300 |
128 |
Financial Service Providers
In Panama, financial activities are regulated by laws and public institutions, with an extensive range of banks, cooperatives, pawnshops and other financial services. Financial services in the country are adapted to supply markets with little purchasing power and stability, till large capital investments.
Clearing and Forwarding Agents
Cargo agents and Customs brokers are available to meet the national demand, and the market is very competitive. The service includes all the needs and prices, which vary according to requirements.
Construction and Handling Equipment
Pallets are mostly made of wood. Formal local production is inexistent, hence they are rather handcrafted in artisanal way based on recycled or reused wood.
Postal and Courier Services
At the national and state level is COTEL (Panama Posts and Telegraphs) with 115 years in operation, which has a vast postal network, with over 110 service points, providing parcel and courier services. The Courier market also includes private companies with nationwide coverage for delivery, reception and parcel delivery to the main cities in the country. There is also an extensive coverage of companies dedicated to the international delivery and dispatch of documents and parcels.
Taxi Companies
Panama, during recent years has had a high demand in taxi patronage through mobile apps, both foreign and Panamanian, and is used extensively in the capital city. . The independent taxi service is also in use for mobilization within the city and the outskirts of the capital.
Vehicle Rental
There is availability for all types of cars. This capacity concentrates majorly in the capitals of the cities, throughout the country.
Waste Management and Disposal Services
In 2010, the Authority of Urban and Residential Sanitation (AAUD, in Spanish) was created, and initiated operations in the District of Panama. It subcontracts third parties on occasions for the garbage collection that takes place on specific days of the week, depending of the district or province.
The collection is achieved by:
- Public Body: Municipality, if the service is being carried along by the entity itself or another type of public body such as the AAUD in the case of the District of Panama.
- Concession: For those cases in which the Municipality has subcontracted said service to a private company for its achievement.
- Civilian or Private: Individual Companies that, without a concession from the city council, are undertaking this service hired directly by the citizens, or it is the citizens themselves who are in charge of the garbage collection in a singular fashion.
Panama does not have a final or temporary disposal infrastructure unit, neither of waste treatment nor segregation, therefore, all the garbage collection (be it through the Municipality via concession or individually) are sent directly to the city’s landfills (it received domestic, as well as commercial and industrial waste). The condition of the landfills is inadequate and presents environmental and public health risks.
At the private level, there are recycling programs, through NGO’s, environmental responsible companies and communities; however, there is no national recycling program.
As to residential water collection and treatment, currently existent is the Panama Sanitation Program, with the purpose of cleaning up rivers and streams (this excludes garbage collection).
Waste Disposal Non-Hazardous
At the moment, Panama does not have a public policy that promotes collection, recycling, as well as responsible and adequate disposal.
Waste Disposal Non-Hazardous
The procedures and the process for the hazardous waste disposal will depend on the composition of the waste. The initial processes begin from hazardous waste generators, these must primarily classify their waste for transport purposes and must likewise provide a Safety Data Sheet. If the classification is for hazardous waste, what follows is a segregation by hazard type and temporary storage, for its subsequent inertization or blanketing, stabilization or final disposal in a Safety Container.
Concerning the restrictions for the elimination of used motor oil and its derivatives, the Republic of Panama has Law No. 6 of 11 January 2007, which establishes the regulations to handle appropriately petroleum products waste, such as hydrocarbon derivatives or synthetic based derivatives in the national territory. More so, through Law 1672 of 19 July 2013, protected by the Ministry of the Environment that establishes the legal provisions for the adoption of a public policy for the comprehensive waste management of electric and electronic equipment (RAEE). In said legal provisions are found the restrictions before the handling and disposal of these waste materials.
There are also legislations that regulate the discharge of wastewater, meaning grey water originating from its generator. These are the regulations DGNTI-COPANIT 35 Water Quality, Liquid Effluents Discharge to Bodies and Masses of Continental and Marine Waters; and Regulation DGNTI-COPANIT 39 Water Quality, Liquid Effluents Discharge Directly to Water Collection Systems. The sludge generated from the treatment plant is regulated through regulation DGNTI-COPANIT 47, Use and Final Disposal of sludge.
Treatment for the disposal of hazardous waste by Pharmacy and Drug
The interested party requests before the National Directorate of Pharmacy and Drug of the Ministry of Health, the final disposal of pharmaceutical waste, through a form destined for such purpose, which may be downloaded from the following website:
http://www.minsa.gob.pa/sites/default/files/publicacion-general/destruccion_-_solicitud.pdf
Payment must be made as per the service rate established in the Executive Decree No. 95 of 14 May 2019, Article 5. State institutions are exempted from this payment.
The request is forwarded to the Department of Quality Systems Auditing of Pharmaceutical Establishments, specifically to the Inspections Division. A date is scheduled with the interested party to perform an inventory on-site.The form and a copy of the Inventory Deed is forwarded to the Sub-Directorate of Environmental Health of the Ministry of Health and the waste management company. After the subdirectorate evaluates the case, the National Pharmacy and Drug Directorate proceeds to schedule a date with the interested party for final disposal.
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4 Panama Contact List
In the following subsections the contact details for Panama will be presented.
4.1 Panama Government Contact List
Ministry | Department | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Website | |
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Customs National Authority | Main Office / Avenida Ascanio Villalaz, Panamá | Ivette Villalaz |
Advisor |
506-6400 |
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Customs National Authority |
Main Office/ Avenida Ascanio Villalaz, Panamá |
Ernesto Campble |
Advisor |
506-6400 |
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Ministry of Health |
Directorate of Pharmacy and Drug |
Ancón, Ministry of Health Headquarters, Building 240 |
Elvia C. Lau |
National Director |
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Ministry of Health |
Quality of Pharmaceutical Facilities Audit Department |
Ancón, Ministry of Health Headquarters, Building 253 |
Ana Belén González |
Chief of Department |
512-9168 ext 1125 | ||
Ministry of Health |
Inspection Section |
Ancón, Ministry of Health Headquarters, Building 253 |
Carlos Chevalier |
Jefe de la Sección |
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Ministry of Health |
Imports Department |
Ancón, Ministry of Health Headquarters, Building 253 |
Yamileth Garrido |
Pharmaceutical Analyst |
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Ministry of Public Works |
Paseo Andrews, Albrook – Buildings 810 & 811 |
Mario Domínguez |
Innovation and Infrastructure Directorate |
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Ministry of Public Works |
Paseo Andrews, Albrook – Buildings 810 & 811 |
Milquiades Martínez |
Design and Studies Directorate |
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Civil Aviation Authority |
Albrook Building 805, Panama City |
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Aircraft Registration Department |
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Executive Directorate of Quarantine |
Manuel E. Melo Street, Building 577, Panamá |
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Zoosanity Supervision / Phytosanitary Supervision |
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Panamanian Food Safety Authority |
Ricardo J. Alfaro, Centro Comercial Sun Tower, 2do piso local #70. |
Dr. Raúl Saucedo Alderete |
General Manager |
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Agricultural Market institute |
Vía Transistmica. Plaza Agora, local #50 |
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507 501-4515 |
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
San Felipe. Calle 3. Palacio Bolívar. Ciudad de Panamá |
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Directorate General for International Agencies and Conferences |
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
San Felipe. Calle 3. Palacio Bolívar. Ciudad de Panamá |
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Directorate General for Protocol and Ceremonials of the State |
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National Civil Protection System |
Panamá Pacífico, Building 113, 115 y 117 |
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General Directorate of Immigration and Naturalization |
Vía Ricardo J. Alfaro, Panamá |
Miss Samira Gozaine |
General Manager |
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National Secretariat of Energy |
Calle 50 y 74, Edificio 909, Piso 11,Ciudad de Panamá |
Dr. Jorge Rivera Staff |
Executive Secretary |
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Regional Logistics Center for Humantarian Assistance |
Boulevard Las Américas, Panamá Pacífico |
Mr. Alberto Sierra |
Executive Director |
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4.2 Panama Humanitarian Agency Contact List
Organization | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Phone Number (mobile) | Website | |
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UNHCR ACNUR |
Panamá, Calle Gonzalo Crance, Building 171 |
Giovanni Bassu |
Regional Representative for Central America and Cuba |
6618-8339 |
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UN Women ONU Mujeres |
Building 128, calle Arnoldo Cano Arosemena |
Maria Noel Vaeza |
Regional Director |
305-4890 |
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UN Women ONU Mujeres |
Building 128, calle Arnoldo Cano Arosemena |
Alma Perez |
Regional Advisor of Peace, Security and Humanitarian Action |
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6494-3142 |
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UNICEF/LACRO |
Avenida Alberto Oriol Tejada, Building 102, City of Knowledge, Panamá |
Douglas Reimer |
Regional Advisor of Emergencies |
301-7435 |
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UNFPA |
Clayton, City of Knowledge Calle Gonzalo Crance Building 180, Panamá |
Jayne Adams |
Regional Program Advisor |
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UNOPS |
Ave. Morse, Building 103 City of Knowledge, Clayton Panamá. |
Roberto Carrillo Castillo |
Panama Program Manager |
306-3612 |
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UNDRR |
City of Knowledge. Calle Arnold Cano, Casa 112 |
Saskia Carusi |
Communication and External Relations Officer |
317-1120 |
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OCHA |
City of Knowledge, Clayton, Calle Vicente Bonilla, Building 119 |
Rein Andre Paulsen |
Head of Office |
309-3300 |
6676-1681 |
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IOM |
City of Knowledge, Clayton, Calle Vicente Bonilla – casa 110 |
Luz Tantaruna |
Emergency and Post-Crisis Regional Advisor |
305-3371 |
6781-6084 |
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OMS/OPS |
City of Knowledge, Ancón, Ave. Luis Bonilla, Building 112 |
Lic. Lorenzo Barraza |
Disaster Risk Consultant for Central America |
317-1587 |
6480-942 |
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UNAIDS |
City of Knowledge, Clayton, Calle Gonzalo Crance, Building 166 |
Alejandra Corao Castes |
Program Regional Advisor |
301-4600 |
6673-0269 |
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UNDP |
City of Knowledge, Clayton, Building 129, Casa de las Naciones Unidas, piso 2 |
Jacinda Fairholm |
Regional Advisor in Risk Reduction a.i. |
302-4563 |
6255-3391 |
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UN Environment Programme |
City of Knowledge, Clayton, Calle Alberto Tejada, Building 103 |
Dan Stothart |
Regional Officer of Humanitarian Affairs |
305-3100 ext 3174 |
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UN Volunteers |
City of Knowledge, Calle Gustavo Lara, Casa 144 B |
Lita Paparoni |
Regional Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean |
302-4569 /4500 |
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WFP |
City of Knowledge, Clayton, Calle Vicente Bonilla, Avenida Gaillard, Buildings 124, 125 y 128. |
Miguel Barreto |
Regional Director |
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ICRC |
City of Knowledge, Calle Gustavo Lara, casa 147 |
Giuseppe Renda |
Head of the Regional Delegation for Panama and the Caribbean |
317-1922 |
6550 - 9792 |
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IFRC |
Clayton, City of Knowledge, Ave. Jacinto Palacios Cobos, Building 221 |
Carlos Íñigo Barrena |
Head of Department of Disasters and Crisis |
317-3050 |
6679 - 3238 |
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ADRA |
Ancón, Balboa, Calle Remón Levy |
Jose Smith |
Emergency Coordinator |
314-1176 |
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Child Fund |
Clayton, City of Knowledge Building 135 |
Roberto Martínez Sastre |
Disaster and Operational Risk Management Specialist |
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6781-5240/6736-0225 |
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Norwegian Refugee Council |
City of Knowledge, Calle Vicente Bonilla |
Katherine Catamuscay |
Area Manager |
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507 7112 6272 / 507 320 8209063 |
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HIAS |
City of Knowledge |
Enrique Torrella Raymond |
Regional Director for Latin America and the Carribean |
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6676-6339 |
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Plan International |
Clayton, City of Knowledge, Building 112 |
Débora Cobar |
Regional Director |
+502 5000 2108 |
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RET International |
Clayton, City of Knowledge, Building 230, Piso 3, Office D |
Sussana Urbano H. |
Regional Coordinator for DRR and Response for Latin America and the Caribbean |
317 – 1911/ 1934 |
6215 - 9628 |
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Save the Children |
Clayton, City of Knowledge, Calle Gustavo Lara Building 141 |
Juan C. Pinzón |
Regional Humanitarian Coordinator |
301-5780 |
6679 - 5404 |
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World Vision |
City of Knowledge, Building 181, Calle Gonzalo Crance |
Jose Nelson Chávez |
Regional Director of Humanitarian Affair and Emergencies |
306-3171 |
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AECID |
City of Knowledge, Building 179 |
Alejandro Espeja |
Responsible for Regional Projects in Humanitarian Action for Latin America and the Caribbean |
317-0343 |
6676-0213 |
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DHL |
Costa del Este, Ave. Centerario |
Gilberto Castro |
Director of Americas Disaster Response Team – DHL Panama |
271-3430 |
6679-2043 |
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4.3 Panama Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List
Company | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Website | Description of Services | |
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INTERTEK CALEB BRETT PANAMA, INC. |
Albrook, Building 6, Zona Procesadora de Exportación |
232-9100 |
Industrial chemical analysis, petroleum inspection and its by-products |
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Instituto Especializado de Análisis (Universidad de Panamá) |
Panama Province, Urbanización El Cangrejo Vía Simón Bolívar (Transístmica) con la intersección de la Vía Manuel Espinoza Batista y José De Fábrega. |
Dr. Drury Atencio |
Director |
523-6264 / 6831-7959 |
Medicine analysis of finished products |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
4.4 Panama Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Name | Company | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Phone Number (mobile) | Website | |
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Balboa and Cristobal |
Hutchinson Ports PPC (Balboa) |
Av. Arnulfo Arias Madrid, Balboa Port, Building 1501. |
Jared Zerbe |
CEO |
207-5107 |
6169-9599 |
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PSA Panama International Terminal |
PSA Panama International Terminal S.A. |
Antigua Estación Naval de Rodman, Provincia de Panamá Oeste, Distrito de Arraiján. |
Alessandro Cassinelli |
General Manager |
378-3800 |
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Colón Container Terminal |
Colón Container Terminal, S.A. |
Ave. Randolph, Coco Solo Norte, Colón |
Stephen Shaffer |
CEO |
430-9511 |
6678-3418 |
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Manzanillo International Terminal |
Manzanillo International Terminal |
Ave. Molten, Coco Solo Sur, Colón. |
Stacy Hatfield |
General Manager |
430-9800 |
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Port of Bocas Fruit Company |
Bocas Fruit Company, LTD |
Oficinas Centrales de Producción en finca # 08; Distrito de Changuinola, Provincia de Bocas del Toro. |
Gabriel Alejandro Montero C. |
Logistics Manager |
758-2452 |
6676-2659 |
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Port Name | Company | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Website | Description of Services | |
AGENCIAS CONTINENTAL, S.A. |
Bella Vista, Obarrio, Cl. Abel Bravo, Building Eurocentro pb |
300-1400 |
Shipping agency, sea transportation services for cargo |
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MAERSK PANAMA, S.A. (MAERSK LINE) |
Parque Lefevre, Costa del Este, Complejo Bussines Park, Torre Norte, Piso # 5 |
210-6500 |
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Ship brokers, shipping line representatives |
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OCEAN NETWORK EXPRESS (PANAMA), INC. |
Bella Vista, Calle 50 y Elvira Méndez, Tower Financial Center, Piso 31 |
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300-3200 |
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Shipping Line. |
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AIR SEA LAND LOGISTICS INC. |
Transístmica, PH Edison Corporate Center, Torre B, Ofic. D, Piso # 11 |
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396-7275 |
Commission agents; sea, air and land import and exports |
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INCHCAPE SHIPPING SERVICES, S.A. |
Bethania, Ave. Ricardo J. Alfaro, Building City Center, Piso # 3 |
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279-4104 |
Shipping line agency |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
4.5 Panama Airport Companies Contact List
Airport | Company | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Website | Description of Services | |
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Tocumen International Airport | Tocumen S.A. | Tocumen International Airport |
Sr. Raffoul Arab |
General Manager |
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238-2704 / 2703 |
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Tocumen International Airport |
CLH Aviation |
Tocumen International Airport |
Fuel supply |
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Tocumen International Airport |
BLAS |
Tocumen International Airport |
Oris Quintero |
238-3515 |
Passenger services, flight and technical assistance operations, ramp assistance, airline representation |
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Tocumen International Airport |
SKYCHEFS |
Tocumen International Airport |
Eugenia Merlo |
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238-2230 |
Food supply to flights. |
Company | Physical Address | Phone Number | Website | Description of Services | |
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AMERICAN AIRLINES INC. |
Bella Vista, Calle 50 y 53, Plaza New York |
204-8951 |
Air transport for passengers and cargo. |
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COMPAÑIA PANAMEÑA DE AVIACION (COPA AIRLINES) |
Parque Lefevre, Costa del Este, Complejo Business Park,Torre Norte |
304-2672 |
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Air transport for passengers and cargo. |
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IBERIA, LINEAS AEREAS DE ESPAÑA, S.A. OPERADORA (IDEM) |
Ave. Balboa, Calle 43, Torre Bac, Pb |
ptyus@iberia.es |
227-2573 |
Air transport for passengers and cargo |
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K.L.M. COMPAÑIA REAL HOLANDESA DE AVIACION, S.A. |
San Francisco, Punta Pacífica, Building Torre de las Américas, Torre C., Piso 17, Ofic. # 1704 |
340-5800 |
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International Air transport for passengers and cargo |
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UNITED AIRLINES, INC. |
Parque Lefevre, Costa del Este, Building Bussiness Park, Torre Sur, Piso # 1 |
271-8401 |
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Air transport for passengers, mail and cargo |
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DELTA AIR LINES, INC. |
San Francisco, Punta Pacífica, Building Torre de las Américas, Torre B, Piso # 4 |
214-8118 |
Air transport for passengers and cargo. |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
4.6 Panama Storage and Milling Companies Contact List
Company | Street / Physical Address | Name | Phone Number (office) | Website | Services | |
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SMART STORAGE, S.A. |
Tocumen, Parque Industrial Sur, Building Flex 7, Bodega 2 y 3 |
292-4549 |
Logistics Operations |
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OSALA, S.A. (BOMI GROUP) |
Tocumen, Terminal de carga de Tocumen, Aereopuerto Internacional de Tocumen |
Gabriele Mainente |
238-4907 |
Temperature-controlled storage in the airport freeport zone. |
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INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT SERVICES PANAMA (INFRESERVE PANAMA, INC.) |
Parque Lefevre, Parque Industrial Costa del Este, Ave. 1ra, Building111 |
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271-6300 |
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Logistics, customs, transportation, oversized cargo, warehousing, distribution, representation, imports, exports and re-exports. |
DECAL PANAMA, S.A. |
Bella Vista, Ave. Balboa, Building Sky Business Center, Piso 3, Ofic. # 302 |
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282-8650 |
Third-party fuel storage services. |
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YOBEL SCM, S.A. |
Tocumen, Parque Industrial y Corp. Sur, Flex # 3 |
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292-2034 |
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Logistics, warehousing, receiving, and distribution services |
LOGISTICS SERVICES (PANAMA), S.A. |
Colón, Cristóbal, Ave. Randolph, Calle Principal, Building Logistics Services Panamá, Lote 896 |
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439-0300 |
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Regional logistics operations |
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MOLINO AGROSILOS |
David, Chiriqui, San Pablo Viejo |
Gustavo Guerra |
66769696 |
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Rice milling, drying, and storage services |
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MOLINO CEGRACO |
Coclé, Antón, El Chirú |
Rosemarie Moreno |
65724108 |
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Rice mill |
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MOLINO HERMANOS PALACIOS |
Veraguas, Panamá, Santiago Cabecera |
Lesbia Abrego |
998-0944 |
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Rice mill |
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INDUSTRIAL ARROCERA DE CHIRIQUÍ, S.A |
San Pablo Viejo, David, Chiriquí. |
Josefa Aguina de Quintero |
722-2033 Fax (722-2011) |
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Rice mill |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
4.7 Panama Fuel Providers Contact List
Company | Street / Physical Address | Phone Number (office) | Website | Description of Services Provided | |
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CAPITAL ENERGY CORP. |
San Francisco, Punta Pacífica, Cl. Colón, Building Trump Ocean Club., Piso # 2 |
832-5259 |
Purchase, sale, and delivery of fuel |
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CEPSA PANAMA, S.A. |
Albrook, Building Albrook Office Center, Piso 5, Ofic. #17 |
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315-0282 |
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Sale of fuel to ships in-transit |
TERPEL PANAMA - PETROLERA NACIONAL, S.A. |
Ave. Aquilino de la Guardia, Marbella, Torre Banistmo piso # 7 |
321-0350 |
Fuel and Lubricants Wholesale |
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PANAFUEL, S.A |
Arraijan, Vista Alegre, Calle 4 |
251-1212 |
Transportation and logistics, with specialy in fuel transportation |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
4.8 Panama Transporter Contact List
Company | Street / Physical Address | Phone Number (office) | Website | Description of Services Provided | |
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AGENCIA NACIONAL DE VAPORES, S.A. (SOLA TRANSPORT AGENCY) |
Las Cumbres, Parque Industrial Milla 8, 3ra. Bodega |
232-6930 |
International air and ocean transportation of cargo from USA – Europe - Asia |
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AIR SEA WORLDWIDE PANAMA, S.A. |
Bella Vista, Calle 50, Building CredicorpBank, Piso # 9, Ofic. 901 |
269-8988 |
International air, land and ocean transportation of cargo |
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FLETES CONSOLIDADOS, S.A. |
Vía España, Calle 78, Building Plaza Madrid, Ofic. # 2 y 3 |
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390-9500 |
Transportation services and international cargo handling |
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PANLOGISTICS GROUP, S.A. |
Juan Díaz, Llano Bonito, Calle Principal, Bodegas, Multistorage, Local # 4 |
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394-1445 |
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Sea and air cargo |
OCEANLINK PANAMA, S.A. |
Bella Vista, Obarrio, Calle 54, Building Atrium Tower, Piso 19, Local # 19-03 |
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386-5553 |
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International transportation of sea, air and land cargo, logistics, warehousing, distribution, Project management, oversized cargo, expositions, international procurement agents, |
PERSONALIZED INTERNATIONAL POSITION, S.A. |
Bethania, Ave. Ricardo J. Alfaro, Building Century Tower, Piso 8, Ofic. # 811 |
393-5412 |
International transportation of cargo. |
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SERVICIOS Y TRANSPORTES INTERNACIONALES S.A. (SERTRANS) |
Ancón, Ave. Omar Torrijos, PH Terrazas de Albrook, Nivel # 3, Ofic. D14 y D15 |
317-6465 |
International transportation of cargo, import as well as export, through air, sea and land, from-to main countries and cities in the world |
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CARGO LINE PANAMA, S.A. |
Las Cumbres, Ernesto Córdoba Campos, Ave. Boyd Roosevelth, Cl. Principal, Casa 1 |
279-0337 |
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Container transport, platforms trucks, heavy equipment, industrial elements, tire repairs, mechanical and related services. |
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ETERNITY INT'L FREIGHT FORWARDER (PANAMA) INC. (ETERNITY GROUP) |
Parque Lefevre, Costa del Este, Ave. Paseo de Mar, Building Capital Plaza, Piso 11, Ofic. 1104 |
430-3960 |
Cargo and transportation company |
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AIR MARINE CARGO INTERNATIONAL, S.A. |
Bethania, Ave. La Paz, Cl. Club X, Building Air Marine Cargo |
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229-5912 |
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Cargo transportation: consolidated, refrigerated, frozen, dry, full containers, air cargo and door-to-door service |
INTERNATIONAL CONSOLIDATORS AND SHIPPING, S.A. |
Ave. Ricardo J. Alfaro, Century Tower, piso 4, Local 402 |
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279-3257 |
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Sea cargo transportation |
BARWIL AGENCIES, S.A. |
Arraiján, Howard, Panamá Pacífico, Building 3815, Ofic. 401 |
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263-7755 |
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International sea transportation |
MISHI INTERNACIONAL, S.A. |
Bella Vista, Obarrio, Calle 60, Building Pavillion, Piso 2, Ofic.# 2-A |
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269-1618 |
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Sea, air and land transportation of cargo |
CROWLEY LATIN AMERICA SERVICES, LLC |
Tocumen, Ave. Domingo Díaz, Parque Industrial y Corporativo Sur, Building Flexibles 5-6, Bodegas 1,2,3 |
302-9100 |
Sea transportation, ship containers, roll on/ roll off, From Miami (via PEV), arriving at Pto. Limón/C. Rica; MIT / Panamá, Managua (V. Pto. Limón); Sto. tomas/ Guatemala; Pto. Cortez. |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
4.9 Panama Railway Companies Contact List
Company | Geographic Coverage | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Phone Number (mobile) | Fax Number | Website | Description of Services | |
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Panama Canal Railway Company |
Panama and Colon Cities |
Corozal, Building T376 |
317-6070 |
Rail transportation |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
4.10 Panama Food Supplier Contact List
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
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Phone Number (office) |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
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CARIBBEAN FISHING TRADING, S.A. |
Bella Vista, Ave. Samuel Lewis, Building Omega, Piso # 5, Ofic # 5- B |
269-6606 |
Fishing, transportation, purchase, and sale of tuna |
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CIA. LEVAPAN DE PANAMA, S.A. |
La Locería, Calle 4ta |
236-1710 |
Manufacturing of fresh and dry yeast, baking powder, jello, flan and flavored cornstarch |
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INDUSTRIAS LACTEAS, S.A. (ESTRELLA AZUL) |
Pueblo Nuevo, Ave. Simón Bolívar, Transístmica |
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304-4700 |
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Milk Factory and manufacture of dairy products and by-products |
HARINAS DEL ISTMO, S.A. |
Tocumen, Ave. Domingo Díaz |
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220-2599 |
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Production of flour for bread and desserts |
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ALIMENTOS CARNICOS DE PANAMA, S.A. (ALICAPSA) |
Tocumen, Vía Domingo Díaz, Building Blue Ribbon |
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290-9150 |
Production of hams, cold and processed meats |
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PRODUCTOS LACTEOS SAN ANTONIO, S.A. (PROLACSA) |
Río Abajo, Calle 15, Casa 3020 # 2 |
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221-3103 |
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Production of milk, yogurt, ice cream, beverages, cheese, and dairy derivatives |
AZUCARERA NACIONAL, S.A. |
Bella Vista, Ave. Federico Boyd, Calle 51, Building Scotia Plaza, Piso # 8 |
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264-4733 |
Sugar cane industry |
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CAFE DE ELETA, S.A. |
San Francisco, Calle 50 y 77 Este, Building Banistmo, Piso # 4 |
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395-0000 |
Agricultural development activities |
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CERRO PUNTA, S.A |
Parque Lefevre, Ave. Ira. Building Mizpe |
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221-0272 |
Production and distribution of agricultural products, specifically strawberries, flowers and vegetables. |
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NESTLE PANAMA, S.A. |
Pueblo Nuevo, Calle 69 Oeste, Urb. La Loma, Building 74 |
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229-1333 |
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Production and sale of food products |
PRODUCTOS TOLEDANO, S.A. |
Juan Díaz, Vía José A. Arango, Ave. De Las Mercedes Building Toledano |
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290-8200 |
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Distribution of agricultural products, hens and eggs |
GRUPO T.W.T. INC |
Chepo, Vía La Higuera |
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296-8436 |
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Fishing, processing and export of seafood products |
AGROSILOS, S.A. |
San Miguelito, Amelia Denis de Icaza, Urb. La Esperanza, Galera Arrossisimo, Local # 1688 |
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850-6403 |
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Process and sale of rice |
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REY HOLDINGS, CORP. |
Bella Vista, Vía España y Vía Argentina, Building Grupo Rey |
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270-5500 |
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Retail (supermarket) |
RIBA-SMITH, S.A. |
Vía Simón Bolívar, Urb. Herburguer |
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209-1299 |
Retail, import of food products |
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CALOX PANAMEÑA, S.A. |
Bethania, Ave. Ricardo J. Alfaro, Cl. Harry Eno, Urb. Los Angeles, Edifi. Calox |
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360-3600 |
Representation and distribution of consumer products and other |
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AGENCIAS FEDURO, S.A. |
Bethania, Ave. Ricardo J. Alfaro, Cl. Miguel Brostella # 36 |
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304-4211 |
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Distribution of mass consumption products, food pharmaceuticals, perfume and cosmetics |
CENTRAL AZUCARERO DE ALANJE, S.A. |
San Francisco, Calle 50 final, Building Plaza BMW, Piso 7, Ofic. # 7-D |
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214-7447 |
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Retail of sugar, products and by-products |
COMERCIALIZADORA HORTICOLA, S.A. |
Merca Panamá, Local 30B. |
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262-0483 |
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Purchase, sale, distribution of vegetables and food products |
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4.11 Panama Additional Services Contact List
Company | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Website | Description of Services Provided | |
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Telecommunications Services | |||||||
C COMUNICA |
Centro Comercial Bal Harbour, piso 1, Office M7, Vía Italia, Punta Paitilla |
Alberto Ellis Yohros Bettsack |
Main Legal Representative |
269-9033 |
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Enables communications between radio-telephones and the public network, through the frequencies determined by the National Plan of Frequency Assignment. Concessionaries of this service are not allowed to use systems with similar configurations as the already installed and used by cellphone service providers. |
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COMPAÑIA DE TELECOMUNICACIONES S.A. |
Residencia No.36, ubicada en Calle 74 Oeste en Altos de Bethania |
RICARDO ANTONIO FARRUGIA DELGADO |
Main Legal Representative |
394-5484 |
Sale, rental and support to radio communication equipment |
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COMUNICACIONES ACCESORIOS Y MERCADEO, S.A. |
CALLE D SUR ENTRE 2A Y 3A ESTE, DAVID (FRENTE A BUILDING NEREIDA) |
JOSE MONTENEGRO MONTES |
Main Legal Representative |
775-4722 |
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Enables communications between radio-telephones and the public network, through the frequencies determined by the National Plan of Frequency Assignment. Concessionaries of this service are not allowed to use systems with similar configurations as the already installed and used by cellphone service providers. |
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EMPRESA DE TRANSMISION ELECTRICA, S.A. |
BUILDING SUN TOWERS PISO 3 |
CARLOS MANUEL MOSQUERA CASTILLO |
Main Legal Representative |
501-3800 / 3970 |
Enables communications between radio-telephones and the public network, through the frequencies determined by the National Plan of Frequency Assignment. Concessionaries of this service are not allowed to use systems with similar configurations as the already installed and used by cellphone service providers. |
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EYERS OMAR CASTILLO MUÑOZ |
Panama, Paraiso, san miguelito, calle subida el cielo, local 8-133 |
EYERS OMAR CASTILLO MUÑOZ |
Main Legal Representative |
236-5100 |
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Enables communications between radio-telephones and the public network, through the frequencies determined by the National Plan of Frequency Assignment. Concessionaries of this service are not allowed to use systems with similar configurations as the already installed and used by cellphone service providers. |
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FIDANQUE HERMANOS E HIJOS, S.A. |
Juan Diaz, Via Jose Agustin Arango, Calle A. Entrando Por La Fábrica Parker, Al Lado Del Complejo Deportivo Del Bco. |
LILIA AMINTA LOPEZ SALCEDO |
Main Legal Representative |
264-2444 |
Enables communications between radio-telephones and the public network, through the frequencies determined by the National Plan of Frequency Assignment. Concessionaries of this service are not allowed to use systems with similar configurations as the already installed and used by cellphone service providers. |
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KADAIR, S.A. |
SAN FRANCISCO, CALLE 50 Y CALLE 76 |
ORLANDO LOPEZA. |
Main Legal Representative |
387-5546 |
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Enables communications between radio-telephones and the public network, through the frequencies determined by the National Plan of Frequency Assignment. Concessionaries of this service are not allowed to use systems with similar configurations as the already installed and used by cellphone service providers. |
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RADIO COMMUNICATION COMPANY INC. |
URBANIZACION LOS ANGELES, CALLE 63A #26, PLANTA BAJA |
MANUEL ANTONIO CORDOVEZ RUBIO |
Main Legal Representative |
236-2953 |
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Enables communications between radio-telephones and the public network, through the frequencies determined by the National Plan of Frequency Assignment. Concessionaries of this service are not allowed to use systems with similar configurations as the already installed and used by cellphone service providers. |
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Other additional suppliers | |||||||
Company | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Website | Description of Services Provided | |
Grupo CIMA GLOBAL, S.A. |
Las Cumbres, Urb. Luis, Martínez, Cl. Las Nubes, Casa 1015-D |
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395-2277 |
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Import, sale, distribution of raw materials (chemical products) for the industry in general |
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EMPRESAS MELO, S.A. |
Río Abajo, Vía España # 2313 |
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323-6900 |
Sale of chemical products for farming and veterinary products, farm machines, animal food, hardware items and building materials. |
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GLAXOSMITHKLINE LATIN AMERICA, S.A. |
San Francisco, Cl. Isaac Hanono, Building Oceanía Business Plaza, Torre 1000, Piso # 34 |
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306-4600 |
British pharmacy focused on research and manufacture of medicines |
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MEDIPAN, S.A. |
Bethania, Ave. José Guillermo Batalla, Building Berenice, pb |
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261-8761 |
Manufacture and sale of medicines |
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DIMEDISA, S.A. |
Pueblo Nuevo, Ave.12 de octubre, Vía España, Depósitos de Panamá, Locales 12 A y 12 B |
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323-1780 |
Offers security, maintenance and health solutions for the food industry |
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ACETI-OXIGENO, S.A. |
Mañanitas, Sector Industrial |
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270-1977 |
Production of medical and industrial gases, sale of surgery equipment and supplies, sale of welding machines and accessories. Offers services on design, installation and preventive maintenance of central systems. |
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CORPORACION DE ENERGIA DEL ISTMO LTD., S.A. |
Bella Vista, Calle 50, Building Torre Global Bank, Piso 11, Ofic. 1108 |
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830-6468 |
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Management of electric energy. Builds and manages hydraulic systems for the generation of energy based on water waves. |
3M PANAMA, S.A. |
Parque Lefevre, Costa del Este, Bussines Park, Torre Bladex, Piso 10, Ofic. 3M Panamá |
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302-8100 |
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Sale of industrial, security, office, adhesive, telecommunications, electric and medical products. |
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ADUANA-XCD, S.A. |
Miraflores,Bethania,Calle 79B Oeste, Casa # 210 |
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260-2909 |
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Customs services and cargo transportation |
CONSULTING BUREAU, S.A. |
Bella Vista, El Carmen, Calle Elida Diez, Building Ana Carmen, pb |
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236-4831 |
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Customs services, taxes, import fees, treaties and agreements |
JOBA LOGISTICS, S.A. |
Vía Transistmica, Urb. Edison Park, Building Edison Corporate Center, Torres B, Ofic.# 8-E |
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260 9529 |
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International shipping agency |
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GREENYELLOW PANAMA, S.A. |
Bella Vista, Calle 50, Ave. Elvira Méndez, Building Financiero (Towerbank), Piso # 35 |
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6313-6440 |
Energy efficiency |
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EMPRESA DE TRANSMISION ELECTRICA, S.A. (ETESA) |
Bethania, Ave. Ricardo J. Alfaro, Building Sun Tower Mall, Piso # 3 |
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501-3801 |
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Energy transmission |
AES PANAMA, S.R.L. |
Parque Lefevre, Costa del Este, Ave. La Rotonda, Building Business Park II, Torre 5ta., Piso # 11 |
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206-2600 |
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Operations and generation of electric energy through hydroelectric generators or plants. |
ELEKTRA NORESTE, S.A. (ENSA) |
Juan Díaz, Santa María Business District, PH Ensa, Piso 9 |
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340-4684 |
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Electricity distribution |
COMERCIAL DE MOTORES, S.A. |
Tocumen, Urb. Alta Vista, Cl. Principal # 25044 |
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233-9500 |
Sale of heavy equipment, agricultural and industrial, sale of marine motors, industrial motors, buses, trucks and electric generators, as well as rental of equipment and parts of managed brands. |
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CARDOZE & LINDO, S.A. |
Avenida Domingo Díaz, San Miguelito |
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274-9700 |
Rent and Sale, Heavy equipment services, agricultural, industrial, generators, excavators, rollers, mini-excavators, backhoe, mini-backhoes |
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CORPORACION DE FINANZAS DEL PAIS, S.A. (PANACREDIT) |
Bella Vista, Ave. Nicanor de Obarrio, Calle 50 y 55, Building Panacredit |
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264-3075 |
Factoring, credit, mainly personal loans, mortgage loans, leasing and commercial financing, focused on small and medium-size companies |
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AIRBOX EXPRESS, S.A. |
Bella Vista, El Cangrejo, Cl. Eusebio A. Morales, Building Marinela, pb |
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269-9774 |
Courier services, air and sea shipping agency |
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HOT EXPRESS INC. |
San Francisco, Vía Porras, Calle 67 y 68 Transversal, Building# 91 |
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226-9839 |
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Courier services |
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION (FEDEX) |
Parque Lefevre, Costa del Este, Parque Industrial, Calle 3ra. Building # 75 |
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271-3838 |
International air transportation of cargo, packaging and courier services. |
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FORMAS TECNICAS, S.A. (FORTESA) |
Bethania, Vía Ricardo J. Alfaro, Urb. Industrial, La Esperanza, Building Fortesa |
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300-6044 |
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Paper printing, invoices, receipts, balance accounts, envelopes, headings, rolls (bond, chemical and thermal). Brochures, posters, folders, magazines, calendars, and others. |
FORMAS EFICIENTES, S.A. (FESA) |
Tocumen, Ave. Domingo Díaz, Tocumen Commercial Park, Lote 19, Building FESA |
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220-0011 |
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Printing |
SANTILLANA, S.A. |
Pueblo Nuevo, Urb. Industrial Orillac, Cl. Industrial, Local # 9 |
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378-2200 |
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Editing of books and education material |
AUTO CENTRO, S.A. |
Bethania, Ave. Ricardo J. Alfaro, El Dorado |
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360-0666 |
Shop services, car repair in general, sale of tires and car accessories (wholesale and retail) |
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RENT A CAR PANAMEÑA, S.A. (AVIS - RENT A CAR PANAMEÑA) |
Vía Transístmica, Building Distribuidora David, S.A. |
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278-9455 |
Car Rental |
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BUDGET RENT A CAR DE PANAMA, S.A. |
Bella Vista, Vía España, La Cresta, Building Budget |
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294-2300 |
Car Rental |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.