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PACGE Chiriqui Grande Port
Chiriqui Grande Port is the seaport of Chiriqui grande, in the city of Chiriqui grandein Panama. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is PACGE.

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Port Code

PACGE

Name

Chiriqui Grande

Country / Region

Panama

City

Chiriqui grande

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

8.9495153

Longitude

-82.1137047

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UN/LOCODE PACGE · Chiriqui Grande, Panama

Port Overview

Chiriqui Grande is an Atlantic-side port on the southern shore of Laguna de Chiriqui, on Panama’s eastern Central American coast. Its principal logistics role is an oil transshipment terminal operated by Petroterminal de Panama and connected by pipeline with the Charco Azul oil terminal on the Pacific coast. The port’s general cargo capability also supports bulk, liquid, palletized cargo and containers, with reported cargo categories including bananas, steel, automobiles, timber and spools. Our service team treats PACGE primarily as a project, liquid-bulk and specialized general-cargo gateway rather than assuming it offers the same container network depth as Panama’s main container hubs.

Port code	PACGE; the supplied reference also lists PACHG
Country / city	Panama / Chiriqui Grande
Coordinates	8.9495153° N, 82.1137047° W
Port profile	Atlantic oil terminal with general-cargo handling capability

Key Highlights

Energy-transshipment orientation

Crude-oil tanker activity is the defining operating characteristic; liquid-bulk acceptance requires terminal confirmation before booking.

Cross-isthmus pipeline link

The Atlantic terminal is linked with the Pacific-side Charco Azul terminal, creating a Panama land-bridge function for crude movements.

Mixed general-cargo scope

Bulk, liquid, palletized cargo and containers may be handled, but the applicable equipment and service window must be confirmed shipment by shipment.

Specialized planning required

Vessel compatibility, cargo restrictions, documentation and inland transport arrangements should be checked before our team requests a firm operation plan.

Facilities & Services

Oil terminal operations: The port is identified as an Atlantic oil transshipment terminal, with crude movements associated with tanker calls and pipeline transfer.
Pipeline connectivity: The supplied port data describes a connection with the Charco Azul terminal on Panama’s Pacific coast. This is relevant to energy cargo planning, not a substitute for container transport.
General cargo handling: The general cargo terminal can handle bulk, liquid and palletized cargo, subject to cargo acceptance and terminal approval.
Container handling: Containers are included within the stated general-cargo capability; our team will verify equipment, handling method, storage conditions and cut-off requirements for each booking.
Road collection and delivery: Inland trucking must be arranged around the actual terminal appointment, cargo dimensions, local road conditions and any special permit requirements.

Publicly available operating information does not establish a standard container schedule, guaranteed storage period, berth specification or fixed terminal tariff. These items should be obtained from the nominated terminal, vessel operator or local agent before quotation.

Routes & Transit Times

Atlantic energy flow: Crude may be discharged or transferred through the Atlantic terminal for onward movement toward refineries on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts, subject to the contractual and terminal routing arrangement.
Pacific–Atlantic linkage: The Charco Azul–Chiriqui Grande pipeline connection provides an interoceanic transfer route for crude. It should not be interpreted as a regular container service.
General cargo routing: Container, breakbulk and palletized cargo may require a feeder, regional service or transshipment connection selected by the carrier; direct service, frequency and destination coverage must be confirmed case by case.
Time drivers: Actual transit depends on vessel allocation, transshipment, cargo acceptance, weather, berth availability, customs release, documentation quality and inland pickup conditions. Our team provides an estimated schedule only after carrier and terminal confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional hinterland

The port serves the Chiriqui Grande area and supports Atlantic-side cargo flows in Panama. Inland reach should be evaluated by delivery point rather than assumed from the port name.

Energy cargo

Crude oil and related liquid-bulk movements are central to the port’s identity and require terminal, vessel and regulatory coordination.

General cargo

Reported cargo includes bananas, steel, automobiles, timber and spools, alongside bulk, liquid and palletized shipments.

Project and oversized cargo

Steel, timber, vehicles and spools may require cargo-specific lifting, lashing, road-survey and delivery planning before vessel nomination.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-offs: PACGE should not be quoted on a generic container cut-off assumption. Our team will obtain the carrier’s documentation, VGM, cargo-receiving and terminal cut-off times in writing.
Dangerous goods: Oil, chemicals, batteries and other regulated cargo require correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing declaration where applicable. Terminal acceptance must precede dispatch.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and any import or transit permits should be consistent. Customs or physical inspection can extend release time and may require additional handling.
Inland delivery: For vehicles, steel, timber, spools and other non-standard cargo, confirm dimensions, gross weight, axle limits, escort or permit needs, lifting points and unloading arrangements before truck dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo description, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, packaging photos and final delivery address before requesting a routing recommendation.
For liquid bulk or hazardous cargo, provide the SDS and regulatory classification at the quotation stage; do not move cargo to the terminal until acceptance is confirmed.
For containers and palletized cargo, request written confirmation of the applicable terminal, receiving window, free-time terms, transshipment point and carrier cut-offs.
Keep a contingency option through another Panamanian gateway or regional transshipment hub when the cargo is time-sensitive and PACGE acceptance or schedule is not yet confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PACGE a conventional container hub?

No. PACGE is primarily identified as an oil transshipment terminal, although its general cargo terminal can handle containers and other cargo types. Our team verifies actual container service, equipment and carrier acceptance before booking.

Can crude oil be routed between Panama’s Pacific and Atlantic coasts through PACGE?

The supplied port information describes a pipeline connection between Chiriqui Grande and the Pacific-side Charco Azul terminal. Availability, nomination, product specifications and contractual conditions must be confirmed with the relevant terminal operator and cargo interests.

What cargo can be considered for general-cargo handling?

Bulk, liquid, palletized cargo and containers are described as handled, with examples including bananas, steel, automobiles, timber and spools. Acceptance depends on cargo characteristics, handling requirements and terminal confirmation.

Are fixed transit times or direct sailings available?

They should not be assumed. Routing may involve a regional or feeder connection, and timing is affected by vessel allocation, terminal acceptance, transshipment, customs and inland delivery. Our team confirms the operating schedule case by case.

What information is needed for a reliable quotation?

Provide the cargo type, HS code, package count, dimensions, weight, hazardous-goods status, origin, destination, preferred shipping window and any lifting or temperature-control requirement. This allows us to check routing and operational feasibility before pricing.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, port description and cargo profile in this module are based on the supplied PACGE port master data. Operational statements are deliberately limited to the stated port characteristics and standard freight-forwarding planning controls; no unverified berth dimensions, draft, throughput, tariff, schedule or transit-time promise is presented.

For current maritime administration, port-security and vessel-operation verification, consult amp.gob.pa. For Panama customs and import or transit compliance checks, consult ana.gob.pa. Current terminal acceptance, cut-offs, cargo restrictions and routing remain subject to written confirmation from the nominated terminal, carrier and local agent.