Port of Colón

PAONX🇵🇦Panama

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About Port of Colón

Colón is a major port on the Caribbean coast of Panama, serving as a vital gateway for trade. It handles a significant volume of containerized cargo and is a key hub for transshipment operations. The port's strategic location at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal facilitates the movement of a wide range of vessel types.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

History

Established
1918

Terminals

COLON CONTAINER TERMINAL (CCT)

COLON CONTAINER TERMINAL S.A.

Randolph Road, Coco Solo North, Colon, Republic of Panama

www.cct-pa.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PAONX
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
PA-3
Area
East Coast Central America
Sub-area
Panama Canal
Latitude
9.3754°
Longitude
-79.8871°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3712072 →
Wikidata
Q1105400 →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Colón?

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The approach to Colón is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Limón Bay East Breakwater Lighthouse at 1.9 NM to the NW. Other aids include Limón Bay West Breakwater (2.2 NM WNW), Gatún Approach Northbound Range Rear (3.1 NM SSW), Isla Pastores (3.7 NM W), Toro Point (3.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Colón?

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The Port of Colón is located within the Panama Canal approach — the vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Colón?

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You can track vessels near Colón (PAONX) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Colón?

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The Port of Colón is a port in PA. Its UN/LOCODE is PAONX — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE PAONX mean?

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The first two characters, PA, are the ISO country code for PA. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Colón?

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The Port of Colón operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.