Ship a container to Panama
Container shipping services to Panama offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to Panama with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in Panama.
Shipping a container to Panama has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS COMPANY, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to Panama.
Ship a container to Panama
Ship a container to the major ports in Panama: Colon Container Terminal, Manzanillo International Terminal, Balboa Port, PSA Panama Internacional Terminal
How much does it cost to ship a container to Panama?
- How much does it cost to ship a container to Panama, the average price to ship a container to Panama is from $882 to $6550 US Dollars.
- The shipping timeline to ship a full container to Panama ranges depending on the size of the container (20ft or 40ft), and the schedule route, please contact our quotation team to receive a detailed rate to ship your container to the major container ports in Panama.
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Panama?
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Panama, the average price to ship a 20ft container to Panama is from $880 to $2850. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container to Panama ranges depending on the route.
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Panama?
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Panama, the average price to ship a 40ft container to Panama is from $880 to $4550. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to Panama ranges depending on the route.
Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to Panama:
Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to Panama in 2023?, Yes the rates slowly began falling in the first quarter of 2023 and are expected to continue to drop, little by little. You calculate the ocean freight rate based on oil prices (BAF), cargo dimensions, weight, port of export, port of destination, and season congestion. The following annual chart is showing the prices and costs for the year 2023 for average maritime freight to send containers to Panama.
These prices do not include additional or unforeseen costs that may be added during the course of your reservation or shipment itself. These are not the current or final price to ship your container, please request a rate for an updated price.
How long does it take to ship a container to Panama?
The average transit time to ship a container to Panama is from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.
Estimated transit time to ship a container to Panama:
The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to Panama from the major ports in the world as from the United States ports, Europen ports, and Asian ports.
| Continent of origin | Country of origin | Port of origin | Port of destination | Transit time (days) | 20DV FCL 40HQ FCL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Port of Cristobal (Colón, Panama) | 35 | 4500€ |
| Europe | Spain | Valencia | Port of Cristobal (Colón, Panama) | 32 | 4500€ |
| Europe | Spain | Algeciras | Port of Cristobal (Colón, Panama) | 30 | 4500€ |
| Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Port of Cristobal (Colón, Panama) | 25 | 3500€ |
| North America | United States | New York | Port of Cristobal (Colón, Panama) | 25 | $2850 |
| North America | United States | Miami | Port of Cristobal (Colón, Panama) | 20 | $2200 |
| North America | United States | Los Angeles | Port of Cristobal (Colón, Panama) | 20 | $3500 |
| North America | United States | Houston TX | Port of Cristobal (Colón, Panama) | 20 | $3500 |
| Asia | China | Shanghai | Port of Cristobal (Colón, Panama) | 25 | $2850 |
Shortest transit time to ship a container to Panama:
One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to Panama is the route from New York United States to Port of Cristobal (Colón, Panama) Panama with an average transit time from 20 to 25 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to Panama is from Valencia Spain to the major ports in Panama, with an average transit time of 30 to 35 days.
Longest transit times to ship a container to Panama:
The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to Panama is from the port of Barcelona Spain, with an estimated average transit time between 35 and 42 days. The next longest route is from the port of Shanghai China, with an average transit time of 25-42 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Panama?
How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Panama?, the average price to ship a container from the United States to Panama is from $2850 to $4550 US Dollars.
Container shipping rates from USA to Panama
These are the average prices to ship a container from the United States to Panama with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in the United States to Panama for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Panama.
| Container shipping service to Panama | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Panama: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to Panama. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from New York to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from New Jersey to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Norfolk to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Baltimore to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Charleston to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Savannah to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Brunswick to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Jacksonville to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Miami to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Houston Texas to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Galveston to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Freeport Texas to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from California to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Tacoma to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Washington to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Canadá to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from USA to Panama?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from the United States to Panama, the average transit time to ship a container from the USA to Panama is from 18 to 35 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Panama?
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Panama?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to Panama is from 3150€ to 4550€ Euros.
Container shipping rates from Spain to Panama
These are the average prices to ship a container from Spain to Panama with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Spain to Panama for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Panama.
How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to Panama?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from Spain to Panama, the average transit time to ship a container from Spain to Panama is from 25 to 35 days.
| Container shipping service to Panama | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Panama: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Barcelona a Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Málaga to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Vigo to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Bilbao to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Santander to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Madrid to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Panama?
How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Panama?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to Panama is from 2850€ to 6550€ Euros.
Container shipping rates from Europe to Panama
These are the average prices to ship a container from Europe to Panama with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Europe to Panama for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Panama.
| Container shipping service to Panama | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Panama: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to Panama. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2850 20FT average prices from: €4250 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Germany to Panama. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2850 20FT average prices from: €4250 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Panama. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €3150 20FT average prices from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from France to Panama. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €3150 20FT average prices from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Portugal to Panama. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2850 20FT average prices from: €4250 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Italy to Panama. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €3150 20FT average prices from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Switzerland to Panama. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €4850 20FT average prices from: €6550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from United Kingdom to Panama. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2850 20FT average prices from: €4250 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from Europe to Panama?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to Panama, the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to Panama is from 18 days to 42 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Panama?
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Panama?, the average price to ship a container from China to Panama is from $880 to $2850 US Dollars.
Container shipping rates from China to Panama
These are the average prices to ship a container from China to Panama with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to Panama for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Panama.
| Container shipping service to Panama | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Panama: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $880 20FT average prices from: $2550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $880 20FT average prices from: $2550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Shenzhen to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1150 20FT average prices from: $2850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Tianjin to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1150 20FT average prices from: $2850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1150 20FT average prices from: $2850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1250 20FT average prices from: $2850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Guangzhou to Panama | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $2850 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from China to Panama?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to Panama, the average transit time to ship a container from China to Panama is from 15 to 25 days.
Price factor to ship a container to Panama:
The cost of shipping to ship a container to Panama from abroad will vary depending on the type of sea container you chose to ship, the fuel price (BAF), the dimensions and weight of the cargo, the shipping company or steamship line you hire to send the container, the destination port in Panama, the location of your cargo in abroad from where you plan to export it to Panama, and what route you choose to ship your container, if it is a direct route or with transshipment.
Only once we have that information we will be able to more accurately estimate the costs to ship your container to Panama from any port in the world.
Online container shipping rate calculator to Panama from overseas:
With BR LOGISTICS COMPANY and our ocean freight calculator you can request a rate online, we made over 10000 rates per year to ship containers to Panama. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.
How to export a container to Panama?
The import of merchandise in a Panama sea container begins with a sea freight cost of between $1,235 USD to $7,550 USD for shipment from the port of export to the port of import in Panama, plus the Panamanian customs import fees that apply. on the import of merchandise to Panama that will be between 10% and 15% on average to import in Panama, and in exceptional cases it reaches 40%, 50% or 60% of import taxes. You are exempt from paying these tariffs or a lesser amount will be paid, when the importer accepts a trade agreement in Panama or when it is established by some Panamanian regulation for importation without taxes in Panama.
Can i import cargo via container to Panama?
Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to Panama from Spain, Europe, China or the United States? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to Panama from the United States, Spain, Europe, or China if the cargo meets the import standards of Panama Customs, so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in Panama.
What documents are needed for customs in Panama?
The requirements to import into Panama are to present the commercial invoice translated into Spanish and the detailed packing list, which must indicate the details of the quantity, the type of product and the shipment location, and then provide the following documents to Customs in Panama:
Imports must have the following documentation:
- Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
- Tax Identification Number in Panama
- Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
- Registration as a importer in Panama
- Panama Customs Value Declaration
- Debt free in Panama
- Moving Inventory to Panama(original)
- Have a trade or company patent in Panama that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing.
- Phytosanitary Export Certificate from the country of origin (simple copy)
- Demonstrate economic solvency in Panama
- Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
- Find a good customs broker in Panama
- Shipping company’s original bill of lading, sea waybill or airwaybill
- Packing list
- Commercial invoice
- Combined Certificate of Value and Origin (CCVO)
- Power of attorney that authorizes your customs broker to clear de import for you with Panama Customs.
If you need more information to ship a container to Panama you can contact BR LOGISTICS USA o BR LOGISTICS EUROPE
www.brlogistics.net
Tel: +12012015020 USA
Tel: +34628279703 ESPANA
Email: info@brlogistics.net
Taxes and duties to import into Panama:
Taxes and duties to import general items into Panama manufactured abroad whether from Europe, the US, or China are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the Panamanian Customs import tariffs of 10% and 15% on average, and in exceptional cases it reaches 40%, 50% or 60% percent on the total value of the items, + VAT, and the General import rates in Panama. To calculate import taxes in Panama, the following table must be used for a CIF shipment to Panama in a maritime container Cost + Insurance + Maritime freight, and in the event that shipping insurance is not contracted, the Insurance that customs will use will be described in the table: 1.75% of the FOB FOB (free on board) = cost.
Import fees in Panama:
Most goods imported into Panama are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to Panama that are subject to the following rates:
Panama Customs import rates are 10% and 15% on average.
How to ship a container to Panama?
The first step in shipping a container to Panama is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Panama from the United States, the European Union, Spain, or China and provide your carrier or freight forwarder with the full details to ship your container to Panama.
Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Panama:
- Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to Panama.
- Request a shipping fee to Panama for your container shipment.
- Choose the best shipping company to send your container. Depending on your needs, you can choose the following types of sea containers, 20ft or 40ft.
- Provide the documents to the shipping company to make the reservation (booking) to send your container to Panama.
- Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to Panama.
- Make the payment for freight and port expenses to the transport company (freight forwarder or shipping company).
- Send your container release or bill of lading to your customs broker in Panama.
Major Ports in Panama for shipping and importing cargo in containers
The Below list of ports are the best ones for shipping and importing cargo in sea containers to Panama, these are the most important port terminals in Panama for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.
Colon Container Terminal
Address: Coco Solo Norte PO BOX 0301-04335 Colon Panama
Coordinates: 9° 22' 24" N 79° 53' 10" W
Manzanillo International Terminal
Address: POBox 0302-00239 Colon Free Zone Colon Panama
Coordinates: 9° 21' 49" N 79° 53' 7" W
PSA Panama Internacional Terminal
Address: Former Rodman Cocoli Naval Base, Arraiján Panama City, Republic of Panama
Coordinates: 8.9568° N, 79.5800° W
Balboa Port
Address: Arnulfo Arias Madrid Avenue, Building 1501 PO Box 0843-00574 Panama Republic of Panama
Coordinates: 8°57′27″N 79°33′40″W
What are the advantages of shipping containers to export your cargo to Panama?
Advantages of container shipping service to Panama:
- Ocean freight rates are competitive.
- You can send all kinds of transportable cargo.
- Containers have good storage capacity.
- They do not have weather problems for shipments
- More international reach thanks to container ports all over the world
- Streamlined procedures for exports and imports in Panama
- Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
- Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to Panama
- You can send more weight than air transport
- The cargo is protected inside the maritime container
Top 10 best shipping routes to ship containers to Panama
In BR LOGISTICS company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to Panama from Spain, the United States, Europe, and China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to the major container port in Panama used by exporters and importers around the world.
| International origin port | Destination port in Panama |
|---|---|
| Port of Antwerp Belgium | Destination port: Port of Manzanillo, Panama (Manzanillo International Terminal); Port Code: PAMIT |
| Port of Bremerhaven Germany | Destination port: Puerto Colon, Panama (Colon Container Terminal); Port Code: PACCT |
| Port of Rotterdam Netherlands | Destination port: PSA Panama International Terminal; Port Code: PAROD |
| Port of Barcelona Spain | Destination port: Port of Balboa; Port Code: PABLB |
| Port of Valencia Spain | Destination port: Port of Manzanillo, Panama (Manzanillo International Terminal); Port Code: PAMIT |
| Port of Savona Italy | Destination port: Puerto Colon, Panama (Colon Container Terminal); Port Code: PACCT |
| Port of New York United States | Destination port: PSA Panama International Terminal; Port Code: PAROD |
| Port of Los Angeles California United States | Destination port: Port of Balboa; Port Code: PABLB |
| Port of Miami Florida United States | Destination port: Port of Manzanillo, Panama (Manzanillo International Terminal); Port Code: PAMIT |
| Port of Houston Texas United States | Destination port: Puerto Colon, Panama (Colon Container Terminal); Port Code: PACCT |
Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to Panama:
These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to Panama that strikes a delicate balance between fast and cheap international shipping services.
- Maersk line
- Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
- COSCO Group
- CMA CGM Group
- Hapag-Lloyd
- Ocean Network Express (ONE)
- Evergreen Marine
- Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
- Orient Overseas Container (OOCL)
- Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM)
How to ship hazardous dangerous goods in containers to Panama?
How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to Panama? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to Panama a series of shipping requirements must be met, such as the MSDS of the cargo to be shipped, the DGD for the maritime transport of dangerous goods and hiring a specialized shipping carrier or forwarder for the transport of dangerous goods internationally.
One of the most important steps in shipping hazardous materials by sea freight containers are Packing and documentation. Packing dangerous goods (Hazmat) is different than normal shipments.
List of steps to follow to send a container with dangerous goods (IMO-Hazmat) to Panama:
- Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to Panama.
- Check that the IMO cargo is in good conditions to be able to be loaded on the ship.
- The container must be labeled on all its faces with the corresponding IMO label.
- Check with the shipping company that the IMO container will be accepted in Panama.
- Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to Panama.
- The Shipper or exporter of the container has to provide the MSDS of the merchandise to validate the parameters of hazardous materials
- Finally, the consignor or importer has to inform Customs in Panama that he is going to import an IMO container.
What is an IMO shipment?
An IMO shipment to Panama is the transport of dangerous goods, both in a container, as by plane, or land transport, the name IMO is due to the acronym International Maritime Organization and includes all those dangerous transportable products and materials that due to their characteristics represent a risk to the safety of ships, planes, or trucks, to the health of the environment and people.
IMO types, classification of dangerous goods:
- Class 1. Explosives.
- Class 2. Gases.
- Class 3. Flammable liquids.
- Class 4. Flammable solids.
- Class 5. Oxidizers and organic peroxides.
- Class 6. Toxic.
- Class 7. Radioactive material.
- Class 8. Corrosive.
- Class 9. Miscellaneous dangerous objects