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PAAGD Agua Dulce Port
Agua Dulce Port is the seaport of Agua dulce, in the city of Agua dulcein Panama. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is PAAGD.

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Port Code

PAAGD

Name

Agua Dulce

Country / Region

Panama

City

Agua dulce

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

8.2330556

Longitude

-80.5000000

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Port Overview

Agua Dulce Port (PAAGD)

Agua Dulce is a small Pacific coast port in Parita Bay, Panama, positioned at approximately 8.2330556° N, 80.5000000° W. The port is a limited-scale marine facility focused on breakbulk and dry-bulk handling rather than containerized liner operations. Its single cargo pier and shallow alongside conditions make pre-shipment confirmation essential. The port record identifies sugar and molasses as principal exports, so our service team treats PAAGD as a specialized bulk and agricultural-cargo gateway. Vessel suitability, tide, onboard fendering, cargo documentation and onward inland arrangements should be verified before booking.

Port Identification

UN/LOCODE: PAAGD

Country: Panama

City: Agua Dulce

Coast: Pacific / Parita Bay

Listed facility profile	One cargo-handling pier; breakbulk and dry-bulk capability
Listed vessel limits	Up to 500 ft length; water depth 5.02 m; maximum listed size 2,500 GT
Alongside condition	No fendering on the pier; vessels should carry suitable fendering. At low tide, vessels may safely ground on the mud bottom alongside, subject to operational approval.

Key Highlights

Decision Points for Forwarders

Specialized cargo profileBest aligned with sugar, molasses, dry bulk and selected breakbulk movements.

Single-pier operationBerth availability and cargo sequencing require advance coordination.

Shallow-water planningThe listed 5.02 m depth and tidal conditions can affect vessel acceptance and loading windows.

Fendering requirementThe pier itself has no fendering; vessel-side protection must be confirmed before nomination.

Non-container focusDo not assume standard container-terminal handling, reefer plugs or routine LCL consolidation.

Facilities & Services

Facility and Handling Considerations

Marine accessThe port record lists one cargo-handling pier with 5.02 m water depth. Draft, tide, under-keel clearance and berth availability should be confirmed for each vessel.

Breakbulk handlingBreakbulk cargo may be considered, but lifting gear, labor, sling capacity and cargo interface should be confirmed with the local port operator before booking.

Dry-bulk handlingThe facility is described as capable of dry-bulk handling, supporting the port’s sugar and molasses export profile. Cargo-specific loading arrangements remain subject to confirmation.

Container operationsPAAGD should not be presented as a regular container hub. For FCL cargo, our team will verify whether a vessel, shipper-owned equipment plan or alternative Panamanian gateway is appropriate.

Fendering and berth safetyBecause the pier has no built-in fendering, the nominated vessel should carry suitable fenders and obtain acceptance from the port and vessel operator.

Inland interfaceRoad pickup, truck type, cargo weight, access restrictions and temporary storage should be arranged case by case; no rail connection or terminal storage service is assumed.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Schedule Planning

PAAGD is more suitable for project, agricultural, breakbulk and bulk movements than for fixed weekly container schedules. Our service team will check whether the required vessel can call directly or whether cargo must be routed through another gateway.
For exports, the practical flow normally depends on cargo readiness, vessel nomination, berth availability, tide and loading productivity. These variables can materially change the total transit plan.
For imports, any transshipment or gateway change may add port handling, inland repositioning and customs coordination. A confirmed carrier schedule should be obtained before quoting a firm delivery date.
Weather, Pacific swell, tidal range, draft restrictions, cargo inspection and vessel clearance can affect the operational window. Transit times are therefore quoted only after the vessel and cargo details are confirmed.

Planning note: Our team does not promise direct service, fixed sailing frequency or a guaranteed transit time for PAAGD without a carrier or local-agent confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Commercial Profile

Primary export commoditiesSugar and molasses are identified as the principal exports. Bulk density, moisture control, contamination prevention and loading sequence are central to shipment planning.

Dry bulkOther dry-bulk cargo may be considered where the vessel, loading equipment, cargo declaration and receiving arrangements are accepted in advance.

BreakbulkBagged agricultural products, machinery, steel or other unitized cargo require confirmation of lifting capability, packing method, dimensions and weather protection.

Inland catchmentAgua Dulce and the surrounding central Pacific agricultural area form the most relevant local cargo base. Road feasibility and truck availability should be checked against the exact origin or destination.

Operations & Compliance

Operational Risk Controls

Booking and cut-off: A standard container terminal cut-off must not be assumed. Our team will obtain the vessel nomination, cargo readiness deadline, documentation cut-off and loading sequence directly from the carrier or local agent.
Vessel suitability: Submit LOA, draft, gross tonnage, cargo gear, fendering arrangement and intended loading plan before final acceptance. The listed limits are planning references, not a substitute for port approval.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous goods, chemicals, fuel-related products and regulated cargo require complete classification, SDS, packing, marking and advance declaration. Acceptance is subject to the vessel, port and competent authorities.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, origin documents, permits and cargo-specific certificates should be prepared consistently. Customs examination, agricultural controls and port inspections may change release timing.
Inland delivery: Confirm road access, axle and gross-weight limits, truck body, loading point, unloading equipment and delivery appointment before dispatch. Do not assume container drayage standards apply to bulk or breakbulk cargo.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Shipment Preparation

Send our service team the cargo description, HS code, quantity, packing form, dimensions, gross weight, moisture requirements and intended loading date before requesting a firm routing.
For sugar, molasses and similar commodities, agree on cleanliness, previous-cargo restrictions, sampling, inspection, moisture protection and cargo contamination controls with the vessel and receiver.
Arrange vessel-side fenders and confirm safe working load, cargo gear and weather limitations before fixing the berth window.
Keep a contingency option through another suitable Panamanian gateway when cargo is containerized, time-critical, oversized or incompatible with PAAGD’s shallow-water and single-pier profile.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can PAAGD handle ordinary FCL container shipments?PAAGD is described primarily as a breakbulk and dry-bulk facility, not a regular container terminal. Our team will verify equipment, vessel acceptance and local handling before offering an FCL plan; an alternative gateway may be more practical.

What vessel dimensions should be checked first?Check length, draft, gross tonnage, cargo gear and fendering. The port record lists up to 500 ft length, 5.02 m water depth and 2,500 GT as the maximum listed vessel size, subject to actual port and vessel approval.

Is fendering supplied by the pier?No built-in fendering is stated for the pier. The vessel should carry suitable fendering, and the arrangement should be accepted before the call is finalized.

Are sugar and molasses the main cargo opportunities?Yes. They are identified as principal exports. Other bulk or breakbulk cargo can be assessed individually after confirming loading equipment, cargo documents and receiving arrangements.

Can the platform guarantee a sailing date or transit time?No. A firm schedule depends on vessel nomination, berth availability, tide, weather, cargo readiness, inspections and inland coordination. Our service team will quote only after these conditions are checked.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Primary port data	Supplied PAAGD port record: UN/LOCODE, port and city name, country, coordinates, facility description, listed pier count, vessel length, depth, tonnage reference and principal exports.
Regulatory verification	Current port authority requirements, vessel acceptance, navigation restrictions and operational permissions should be confirmed with Panama’s maritime authority at amp.gob.pa.
Customs verification	Import, export, inspection and customs procedures should be checked against Panama’s National Customs Authority at ana.gob.pa before filing or cargo release.
Verification boundary	Schedules, berth availability, working hours, tariffs, equipment, inland capacity, restrictions and regulatory requirements can change. Our service team confirms these items case by case before booking.

Last reviewed for this page: based on the supplied PAAGD port record and operational qualification principles. Listed technical parameters should be treated as planning references until reconfirmed for the specific vessel and cargo.