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

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Port Code

PAONX

Name

Colon

Country / Region

Panama

City

Colon

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

9.3753525

Longitude

-79.8871100

Est. Unit Price

$156/m³ Book Now

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Colon Port (UN/LOCODE: PAONX)

Colon is an Atlantic-side seaport in Panama, located near Cristobal in the Bay of Limon. It is a maritime gateway serving the Caribbean side of the Panama Canal system and a key transshipment and distribution location for cargo moving between North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. The supplied port profile identifies four docks and nine berths handling container, break-bulk, dry-bulk and passenger traffic. Container ships represent the dominant vessel type in the supplied operating profile. Our service team treats PAONX as a port-choice and connection-planning decision rather than assuming that every booking is a direct call: terminal allocation, carrier rotation, canal routing, documentation, equipment availability and onward inland delivery must be confirmed for each shipment.

CountryPanama

CityColon

Coordinates9.3753525, -79.8871100

Port typeAtlantic seaport

Key Highlights

Atlantic-side location near the Panama Canal entrance supports regional transshipment and intercontinental routing decisions.
The supplied profile records container, break-bulk, dry-bulk and passenger handling, with container vessels forming the principal calling-vessel category.
Port selection should be matched with the actual terminal, carrier service string, equipment plan and final delivery point; “Colon” does not by itself identify a specific terminal.
Caribbean weather, canal-related network adjustments, terminal congestion, customs inspection and inland appointment availability can affect the end-to-end schedule.
Our service team can compare PAONX with alternative Panamanian routing options after reviewing cargo type, destination, container size and required delivery date.

Facilities & Services

Container operations: The supplied profile identifies container handling and nine berths across four docks. Terminal assignment, reefer plug availability, handling windows and equipment acceptance must be confirmed against the booking.
Break-bulk and dry bulk: The profile includes break-bulk and dry-bulk capability. Project, oversized or bulk cargo requires advance review of berth suitability, lifting method, packaging, stowage and discharge arrangements.
Marine access: The port is protected by a breakwater associated with the Atlantic canal entrance area. Vessel acceptance remains subject to the carrier, terminal, berth and applicable navigation requirements.
Yard and inspection coordination: Container yard receiving, customs examination, weighing, release and truck appointments are operationally separate steps; our team coordinates them with the carrier, terminal, broker and consignee.
Inland distribution: Road delivery is normally planned from the Colon area toward the consignee or distribution facility. Truck type, chassis, empty return location, security requirements and delivery appointment should be checked before cargo release.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning patterns may include Caribbean and Central American distribution, North–South American connections, Europe–Caribbean movements and Asia-origin cargo routed through a carrier’s Panama network. Actual direct-call or transshipment status must be verified for the sailing date.
For transshipment cargo, the effective transit time depends on the first-leg arrival, connection window, terminal transfer, equipment availability and the carrier’s onward service.
Canal routing, vessel schedule changes, weather, port omissions, congestion, customs holds and inland delivery appointments can extend the published schedule. Published transit time should therefore be treated as a planning estimate, not a guarantee.
Our service team confirms the carrier service string, cut-off, estimated arrival, connection port, free-time conditions and final delivery plan before issuing a firm shipping recommendation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary logistics area: The Colon and Atlantic-side Panama logistics zone, including distribution activity associated with the canal corridor and the Colon commercial area.
Regional reach: Cargo may be connected onward to Caribbean, Central American and other Latin American markets, subject to the selected carrier, customs regime and inland transport plan.
Common cargo profiles: Containerized consumer goods, retail and distribution cargo, machinery, project materials, break-bulk shipments and dry-bulk commodities may be suitable, subject to terminal acceptance and regulatory review.
Special handling: Reefer, dangerous goods, oversize, heavy-weight and time-sensitive cargo should be declared at quotation and booking stage so that equipment, storage, inspection and delivery constraints are assessed early.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs: Booking cut-off, SI deadline, VGM submission, terminal receiving cut-off and dangerous-goods documentation cut-off are not interchangeable. Our team obtains the carrier and terminal deadlines for the actual voyage.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, net quantity, packaging details and emergency information before booking. Acceptance, segregation and documentation are subject to carrier and terminal approval.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, origin information, permits and product descriptions must be consistent. A customs examination or document query can delay release and inland delivery.
Inland delivery: Confirm container weight, cargo dimensions, chassis suitability, road restrictions, security instructions, delivery appointment and empty return location. Do not dispatch a truck solely on the vessel ETA.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the complete cargo profile early: commodity, HS classification, package count, dimensions, gross weight, container type, reefer set points and dangerous-goods status.
Request a quotation that separately identifies ocean freight, origin charges, destination charges, documentation, customs brokerage, inspection exposure, storage/free-time assumptions and inland delivery.
For high-value or time-critical cargo, retain schedule flexibility and ask us to compare a direct-call option, a transshipment option and an alternative Panama routing where commercially available.
Use moisture-resistant packaging and secure internal bracing where cargo may face humid marine conditions, multiple handling stages or transshipment. Photograph packing and seal condition before dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PAONX the same as every Colon-area container terminal?

No. PAONX is the supplied UN/LOCODE reference for Colon. The actual terminal, facility code, receiving location and carrier service must be confirmed from the booking because “Colon” alone does not define the handling facility.

Can you guarantee a direct sailing or a fixed transit time?

No. Service patterns and transit times change by origin, destination, carrier rotation, transshipment plan and sailing date. Our team confirms the current schedule and states the operational assumptions in the quotation.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods booking?

Provide the SDS or equivalent technical information, UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type and container details. Carrier and terminal approval is required before cargo delivery.

How should import delivery be planned after vessel arrival?

Plan for discharge, customs release, possible inspection, terminal availability, truck appointment, chassis and empty return requirements. Our team confirms release status before arranging the final truck.

Which cargo is more sensitive when using Colon?

Reefer, dangerous goods, oversize, heavy-weight and time-critical cargo require earlier coordination because equipment, terminal acceptance, inspections and inland delivery may impose additional constraints.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port identity and baseline figures	UN/LOCODE PAONX, port name, country, city, coordinates, berth and vessel parameters, and annual activity figures are taken from the supplied PAONX port master data. These figures should be reconfirmed with the carrier or terminal for the relevant operation date.
Canal and maritime context	Panama Canal routing context may be checked through the official Panama Canal domain: pancanal.com.
Panamanian maritime administration	For maritime administration and regulatory verification, consult the official Panama Maritime Authority domain: amp.gob.pa.
Verification boundary	Schedules, terminal assignments, cut-offs, charges, free time, customs decisions, inspection requirements, equipment availability and inland appointments are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items against the booking, carrier, terminal, broker and consignee instructions before execution.

Last reviewed for content structure: 14 October 2026. Operational conditions remain subject to the applicable carrier, terminal, authority and shipment-specific confirmation.