Panama

Port of Puerto Cristobal (PA CTB)

Panama
Port information
UN/LOCODE PA CTB
Coordinates 9.3500, -79.9167 (9°21′N 79°55′W)
Region PA-3
Body of water Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 12.5 m
Anchorage depth 7.9 m
Cargo pier depth 12.5 m
Oil terminal depth 9.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 366.4 m × 60 m × 13.5 m
Services
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Small
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 No
Facilities
RoRo Other Wharves Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk LNG terminal Oil terminal
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #346
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 198.08

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

Frequently asked questions

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