Port of Tocumen

PATOC🇵🇦Panama

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About Port of Tocumen

Tocumen is a major cargo handling facility in Panama, located near the capital. It serves as a key logistics hub for the region, processing a variety of goods.

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Classification

Type
Port

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PATOC
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Time Zone
UTC-5

Region

Subdivision
PA-8
Latitude
9.0833°
Longitude
-79.3833°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Tocumen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Balboa Lighthouse at 13.1 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Balboa (13.1 NM WSW), Balboa Northbound Front (13.1 NM WSW), Balboa Northbound Rear (13.1 NM WSW), Flamenco Island (13.4 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Tocumen?

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The Port of Tocumen 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 Tocumen?

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You can track vessels near Tocumen (PATOC) 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 Tocumen?

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The Port of Tocumen is a port in PA. Its UN/LOCODE is PATOC — 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 PATOC 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 Tocumen?

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The Port of Tocumen 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.