Panama

Port of Balboa (PA BLB)

Panama
Port of Balboa, Panama © SPC Mark Williams · Public domain
Port information
UN/LOCODE PA BLB
Coordinates 8.9500, -79.5667 (8°57′N 79°34′W)
Nearest city Balboa
Body of water Gulf of Panama; North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Canal or lake
Shelter Good
Tidal range 5 m
Channel depth 12.5 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
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #326
  • 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.
Nearby ports
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