Port of Puerto Colon (PAONX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Colon (UN/LOCODE PAONX) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Panama, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 9.3667° N, 79.8833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Panama East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Colon
Where is Port of Puerto Colon located?
Port of Puerto Colon is a seaport located in Panama, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 9.3667° N, 79.8833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Colon?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Colon is PAONX — country code PA, location code ONX.
How deep is Port of Puerto Colon?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Colon has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Puerto Colon?
Port of Puerto Colon reports a maximum draft of 15.2 m, a maximum length of 369 m, a maximum beam of 51.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Colon?
Port of Puerto Colon is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Colon have?
Port of Puerto Colon is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Colon are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9865), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →