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PAMIT Manzanillo Pa Port
Manzanillo Pa Port is the seaport of Colon, in the city of Colonin Panama. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is PAMIT.

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Port Code

PAMIT

Name

Manzanillo Pa

Country / Region

Panama

City

Colon

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

9.3600540

Longitude

-79.8843350

Est. Unit Price

$18/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

MANZANILLO PA (UN/LOCODE: PAMIT) is a seaport in Colón, Panama, positioned on the Caribbean side of the country near the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. In practical forwarding terms, it is a container-oriented gateway and transshipment location serving Panama, the Colón logistics cluster and wider Caribbean, Central American and South American markets. The supplied port coordinates are approximately 9.360054, -79.884335. Our service team can coordinate ocean booking, origin documentation, destination delivery and customs-related communication, while terminal acceptance, vessel schedules and cargo release remain subject to the appointed carrier and local authorities.

UN/LOCODE	PAMIT
Port name	MANZANILLO PA
Country / city	Panama / Colón
Port type	Atlantic-side seaport; container gateway and transshipment location
Coordinates in supplied data	9.360054, -79.884335

Key Highlights

Caribbean connectivityIts location supports routing decisions involving the Caribbean basin, Central America and Panama Canal-linked services.

Transshipment-sensitive planningWhere cargo is connected through a hub, the number of relay legs and connection windows can materially affect schedule reliability.

Colón logistics ecosystemThe port is closely associated with the Colón commercial and distribution area, making bonded storage and regional redistribution relevant considerations.

Container-first operating modelFCL, LCL consolidation and reefer planning should be arranged around terminal cut-offs, carrier instructions and equipment availability.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Container loading, discharge, yard transfer and gate processes are coordinated through the terminal and nominated ocean carrier.
Reefer cargo: Temperature-controlled shipments require pre-advice, confirmed power availability, accurate temperature settings and a documented emergency contact.
LCL and consolidation: Our service team can assess consolidation through the appropriate origin CFS and arrange destination deconsolidation subject to the selected service route.
Warehousing and distribution: The Colón logistics area supports storage and regional distribution options; bonded status, inventory controls and cargo eligibility must be confirmed case by case.
Road drayage: Container pickup and delivery normally depend on appointment rules, chassis availability, driver access requirements, traffic conditions and the consignee’s receiving hours.
Inspection coordination: Customs or other regulatory examinations may require movement to an authorized inspection location, additional handling and revised delivery planning.

Specific terminal equipment, gate hours, empty-return locations, storage rules and service availability can change by carrier, terminal notice and cargo type. Our team verifies these items before issuing final operating instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

Asia–Panama: Cargo may move through a direct call or a hub connection, depending on the carrier’s current network, vessel rotation and equipment position.
North America and Caribbean: PAMIT can be considered for Caribbean-facing distribution and Panama-linked cargo, with the final routing determined by origin, destination, service string and transshipment plan.
Latin America: Connections toward Central America, the Caribbean and selected South American markets may involve relay ports or inland transfers; connection risk should be reviewed before booking.
Transit-time control: Published transit time is not the same as end-to-end delivery time. Port congestion, canal or vessel schedule changes, transshipment dwell, customs inspection, weather and inland appointment availability can extend the total cycle.

We do not promise a fixed transit time, direct sailing, carrier coverage or weekly frequency without a live quotation and carrier confirmation. The final schedule should be checked against the booking confirmation and latest vessel cut-off.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterlandColón and the wider Panamanian logistics corridor, with onward distribution to Caribbean and Central American markets where the commercial route is suitable.

Regional distributionConsumer goods, retail inventory, machinery, spare parts and project-related materials may be routed through the Colón area for redistribution, subject to import and re-export controls.

Common container profilesDry FCL, LCL groupage, reefer commodities and oversized or special-handling cargo are commonly evaluated through separate operational procedures.

Destination fitBefore booking, our team checks whether the cargo is for Panamanian consumption, bonded storage, re-export or onward movement, as the customs treatment and document set may differ.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off discipline: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, export declarations and terminal delivery must meet the carrier’s stated deadlines. A vessel cut-off may differ from the documentation cut-off, especially for transshipment cargo.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, quantity, packaging details and safety documentation before booking. Acceptance requires carrier and terminal approval.
Customs and cargo description: Use precise commercial descriptions, consistent HS classification, accurate values, package counts, marks and consignee details. Generic descriptions can increase clarification or inspection risk.
Inland delivery: Confirm container dimensions, gross weight, chassis compatibility, delivery address, unloading capability, appointment requirements and any road restrictions before dispatching a truck.

For controlled, bonded, refrigerated, oversized or hazardous cargo, our service team requests pre-clearance information before confirming the operational plan. Authorities, terminals and carriers may impose additional requirements.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, HS information and intended customs status to our team before requesting a firm booking.
For cargo with a fixed delivery date, compare at least one alternative routing or connection plan rather than relying only on the shortest published transit time.
Reserve reefer, special equipment and dangerous-goods space early; do not deliver cargo to the terminal until equipment, acceptance and cut-off instructions are confirmed.
For LCL shipments, verify the origin CFS receiving deadline, consolidation schedule, destination deconsolidation arrangement and whether the final delivery is port, warehouse or door service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PAMIT the same as a Mexican Manzanillo port? No. PAMIT is the UN/LOCODE supplied for MANZANILLO PA in Panama, associated with Colón. Mexican Manzanillo uses a different country and port-code context. Our team checks the country, city and UN/LOCODE on every shipping document before submission.

Can our cargo be shipped directly to PAMIT? That depends on the current carrier rotation, origin, destination and equipment plan. A shipment may be served by a direct call or by transshipment. We confirm the live routing rather than assuming direct service.

What information is needed for a rate and routing check? Provide origin, PAMIT or final delivery point, cargo type, number and size of containers or LCL volume, gross weight, commodity, HS information, hazardous or reefer details, and the required delivery window.

How should dangerous goods be arranged? Send the SDS and complete dangerous-goods particulars before booking. The carrier and terminal must approve the cargo, and the final declaration, packing and labels must match the approved booking.

What commonly causes delivery delays after discharge? Typical causes include transshipment or discharge changes, customs inspection, incomplete documents, cargo release holds, unavailable equipment, truck appointment constraints and consignee receiving limitations. We monitor these milestones and escalate exceptions promptly.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers in this module—UN/LOCODE PAMIT, port name, country, city and coordinates—are taken from the supplied port master data. Operational comments are professional planning guidance and are intentionally expressed with conditional wording where terminal, carrier or regulatory confirmation is required.

Panama maritime administration and port-regulatory reference: amp.gob.pa
Panama customs authority reference: ana.gob.pa
Panama Canal route and transit-system reference: pancanal.com
Colón Free Zone and regional logistics context: zolicol.gob.pa

Carrier schedules, terminal cut-offs, cargo acceptance, customs procedures, storage charges and inland delivery conditions are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies the applicable details against the booking, terminal instructions and authority requirements before execution.