Panama

Port of Balboa (PA BLB)

UN/LOCODE
PA BLB
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
12.5 m
Nearest city
Balboa
Body of water
Gulf of Panama; North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Panama
Port of Balboa, Panama © SPC Mark Williams · Public domain
Port information
Coordinates
8.9500, -79.5667 (8°57′N 79°34′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Canal or lake
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
5 m
Anchorage depth
11 m
Cargo pier depth
15.5 m
Oil terminal depth
9.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Major Dry dock: Large Marine railway (slipway): Medium Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
#326
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #326
215.66
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 215.66

Located in Panama, the port of Balboa serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Balboa has a Medium harbor of the Canal or lake type. Ships approaching Balboa work with a channel depth of 12.5 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Balboa located?
Balboa is a seaport in Panama.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Balboa?
The UN/LOCODE for Balboa is PA BLB.
What is the channel depth at Balboa?
The channel depth at Balboa is 12.5 m.
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