PACSO Port Code Lookup

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PACSO Coco Solo Port
Coco Solo Port is the seaport of Colon, in the city of Colonin Panama. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is PACSO.

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Port Code

PACSO

Name

Coco Solo

Country / Region

Panama

City

Colon

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

9.3690380

Longitude

-79.8799000

Est. Unit Price

$15/m³ Book Now

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UN/LOCODE PACSO · Panama

Coco Solo Port (PACSO), Panama

Coco Solo is a coastal port location in the Colón area of Panama, positioned at approximately 9.369038° N, 79.879900° W. The supplied port record describes it as one of the sub-ports associated with the wider Colón port system, serving container, Ro-Ro and breakbulk logistics. Its practical value is closely linked to the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal, Colón-area transshipment activity and access to the commercial zones around Colón. Cargo planning should distinguish PACSO from other Colón terminals at booking, documentation and delivery stages. Our service team can verify the nominated terminal, operating instructions, cargo acceptance and inland handover before confirming an executable routing.

Port codePACSO

Port nameCOCO SOLO

Country / cityPanama / Colón

Coordinates9.369038, -79.879900

Key Highlights

Colón-area gateway

Use PACSO within the broader Colón logistics system rather than treating the code as interchangeable with every Colón terminal.

Caribbean–Pacific connectivity

Panama’s canal and transshipment geography can support interregional routing, subject to the carrier’s actual service string and terminal call.

Multimodal cargo profile

The supplied description identifies container, Ro-Ro and breakbulk handling as relevant cargo segments.

Terminal confirmation is essential

Terminal nomination, receiving window, equipment availability and delivery instructions should be checked before cargo release or trucking.

Facilities & Services

Container cargo: Containerized import, export and transshipment flows are relevant to the Colón port system; actual acceptance depends on the nominated terminal and carrier.
Ro-Ro cargo: Vehicle and rolling-equipment movements may require advance booking, cargo dimensions, running condition, lashing details and terminal-specific receiving instructions.
Breakbulk: Project, machinery and other non-containerized cargo should be assessed for lifting, securing, quay access and special handling before quotation.
Yard and storage: Availability of container storage, reefer plugs, empty equipment and free-time terms must be confirmed with the carrier or terminal rather than assumed from the PACSO code.
Inland distribution: Road trucking is the principal practical link for Colón-area delivery planning; vehicle type, appointment rules, security procedures and delivery restrictions require case-by-case confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Planning dimension	Operational guidance
Trade directions	Typical planning may involve Caribbean, Central American, South American, North American, European and Asia-linked cargo flows through carrier networks serving Panama. The actual route must be checked against the vessel schedule and port rotation.
Transshipment	Where cargo is transshipped, connection risk is affected by vessel cut-off, terminal transfer, customs status, equipment positioning and the availability of the next sailing.
Transit-time control	Do not promise a fixed transit time from the port code alone. Sailing frequency, canal-related operating conditions, transshipment connection, congestion, weather and documentation clearance may change the result.
Our service process	Our service team compares the carrier’s confirmed port rotation, cut-off, estimated departure and estimated arrival before issuing a customer-facing schedule.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: The immediate service area is Colón and the wider Caribbean side of Panama, with onward distribution determined by the consignee location and customs regime.
Regional distribution: Colón’s logistics geography is relevant to cargo moving into Panama and to regional redistribution, but the final delivery route must be matched to the importer, free-zone status and transport permit requirements.
Containerized commodities: Consumer goods, machinery, industrial inputs, retail cargo and general merchandise are commonly planned in containerized form across the wider Colón logistics market.
Special cargo: Vehicles, rolling equipment, oversized units and breakbulk cargo require dimensions, gross weight, center-of-gravity information, packing or lashing plans and a confirmed handling method.
Temperature-controlled cargo: Reefer shipments need confirmed plug availability, temperature settings, ventilation requirements, power continuity and emergency contact details before dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off management: Carrier documentation cut-off, verified gross mass submission, cargo gate-in and terminal receiving windows are separate controls. Our service team confirms each deadline in writing and builds a buffer for trucking and document correction.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, safety data sheet and container packing details. Acceptance, segregation and declaration requirements must be approved by the carrier and terminal before delivery.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and any required permits should be consistent. Customs selection, inspection and release can change cargo dwell time and should not be treated as a guaranteed timeline.
Inland delivery: Confirm consignee authority, delivery address, road access, unloading equipment, security arrangements, appointment requirements and empty-container return location before dispatching a truck.

Shipping Tips

When requesting a quotation, state PACSO / Coco Solo, the actual consignee city, cargo type, container or package details, delivery term, customs status and whether the move is import, export or transshipment.
For FCL cargo, submit verified gross mass and shipping instructions early; for LCL cargo, provide package count, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and stackability so consolidation suitability can be checked.
For Ro-Ro, machinery or breakbulk cargo, send photographs, dimensions, weight distribution, lifting points, fuel or battery condition and lashing requirements before space is requested.
Keep a contingency option for another confirmed Colón-area terminal or routing only after checking the bill-of-lading port wording, customs implications, inland cost, cargo acceptance and connection schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PACSO the same as every port or terminal in Colón?No. PACSO identifies Coco Solo in the supplied port record. Colón has multiple port and logistics facilities, so the carrier’s terminal nomination and bill-of-lading wording must be checked before booking.

Can our cargo be delivered directly to Coco Solo?Possibly, but direct delivery depends on the nominated terminal, cargo type, appointment, customs status, receiving window and trucker authorization. Our service team verifies these conditions before arranging the move.

Can you guarantee a transit time for PACSO shipments?No fixed transit time should be inferred from the port code. Vessel rotation, transshipment connections, canal or weather conditions, customs processing and terminal operations may affect the final schedule.

What information is required for dangerous goods?At minimum, provide the SDS, UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, marine pollutant status, package details and container packing information. Carrier and terminal approval is required before gate-in.

What is the best alternative if the nominated sailing is unavailable?Our service team can compare another confirmed Colón-area terminal, a different vessel connection or a revised inland plan after checking cargo acceptance, documentation, cost and the consignee’s customs requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates and the stated cargo positioning are based on the supplied PACSO port record. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and must be verified against the nominated carrier, terminal, customs authority and trucking provider before execution.

Panama Maritime Authority: amp.gob.pa — official maritime and port-regulatory reference for Panama.
Panama Canal Authority: pancanal.com — official reference for Canal-related navigation and operating information.
Panama National Customs Authority: ana.gob.pa — official customs and import/export compliance reference.

Terminal acceptance, cut-offs, tariffs, free time, vessel schedules, inspection decisions and inland delivery conditions are time-sensitive; our service team confirms them case by case rather than treating this page as a binding operational notice.