RORO SHIPPING SERVICE TO PANAMA

When shipping Ro/Ro (Roll-On/Roll-Off) self-propelled cargo to Panama, Cargomax International is a trusted name and the best in the industry. We have been shipping vehicles, machineries, trucks, and trailers internationally from ports in the USA and Canada to Panama since 2001. We are the leading logistics service provider for all cargo shipments to the ports of Manzanillo and Balboa. Those in the industry consider us to be the most reputable Ro/Ro NVOCC in the market. We are proud to offer the best rates, transit time, and customer service for shipping cargo to Panama.

Contact us for container shipping to Panama via email, telephone, or WhatsApp:

• Pricing:  sales@cargomaxintl.com
• Booking and documentation:  roro@cargomaxintl.com
• North America: 1-800-535-6385 (Headquarters)
• Panama: * (Local office)
Israel Turgeon +1(514) 809-6007

With this service provided to major ports like Manzanillo, Colon, Cristobal, Balboa, and PSA Panama, you can be confident that Cargomax International will properly handle your project cargo from beginning to end. For more information, please register with our following online services:

• Online tracking 24/7

• Online rates for all customers registered on our own platform

• Online documentation 24/7

• Online cargo release verification in the terminals of Manzanillo, Colon, Cristobal, Balboa, and PSA Panama

We pick-up your trucks all over North America:

Not only that we have the most competitive prices from the United States and Canada, but because we are a USA bonded carrier with our own in-house drivers. We can offer combined transportation service which allow us to pick-up, deliver, and ship your vehicles from anywhere in North America to Panama

You can track all your units online:

We also provide online tracking service by using the VIN number of our customers units “vehicle Identification Number”. When you ship with Cargomax International you are working with a company of professionals dedicated to providing a service of excellency. We understand the vehicle industry therefore we are a leading service provider for major high and heavy equipment importers in Panama.

Mecanic Service prior of unit shipping:

With over 20 years of experience in the shipping of heavy-duty equipment from the United States, Canada, China, Korea our company has a team of dedicated experts to provide service of high standard.

IF you are transporting vehicles, Cargomax International also provides mechanical service at each port of exit so that your units are all running to be exported.

For transportation rates into Panama, please feel free to contact us at:

sales@cargomaxintl.com

WHAT IS RO/RO SHIPPING?

Ro/Ro shipping is a transportation service provided for self propelled cargo on Ro/Ro carrier vessels.

What is a Ro/Ro carrier vessel?

A Ro/Ro carrier vessel is a ship that has special inclines (ramps) constructed to enable vehicles to drive on and off the vessel using the vehicle’s own power. This is the safest, easiest, and most convenient way to transport drivable vehicles across continents.

The vehicles are driven inside the vessel at the port of departure and driven outside at the port of arrival. Lifting port cranes are not used, which is not always the case with other services such as containers, OOG (Out of Gauge), breakbulk, or LO/LO (Lift on/Lift off) ocean services.

In the 1970s, due to large volumes of automobiles being shipped from Japan to North America, a Japanese ocean carrier built its first carrier vessel to carry over 4200 vehicles across the oceans. This is how we carry your vehicles to Panama.

• Online tracking 24/7

• Online rates for all customers registered on our platform.

• Online documentation 24/7

• Online cargo release verification with terminals in Panama

Q&A GENERAL ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SHIP A TRUCK TO PANAMA

To provide you with an accurate and attractive costing, we kindly request you to share the following information with us via email at roro@cargomaxintl.com:

Origin city for the unit
Destination port for the unit
Dimensions of the unit (maximum length X maximum width X maximum height)
Weight of the unit
Once we receive this essential information, our dedicated team will swiftly calculate the best pricing options tailored to your specific requirements. At CargoMax International, we are committed to delivering top-notch service and cost-effective solutions for all your shipping needs.

he type of car, and most importantly, the port and country of origin.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SHIP A CAR TO PANAMA?

To provide you with an accurate and attractive costing, we kindly request you to share the following information with us via email at roro@cargomaxintl.com:

he type of car, and most importantly, the port and country of origin.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SHIP A TRAILER TO PANAMA?

To provide you with an accurate and attractive costing, we kindly request you to share the following information with us via email at roro@cargomaxintl.com:

he type of car, and most importantly, the port and country of origin.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SHIP MACHINERY EQUIPMENT TO PANAMA?

To provide you with an accurate and attractive costing, we kindly request you to share the following information with us via email at roro@cargomaxintl.com:

he type of car, and most importantly, the port and country of origin.

HOW LONG CAN IT TAKE TO TRANSPORT A VEHICULE FROM THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA TO PANAMA?

Between eight and 18 days, although sometimes more, depending on which port from North America you are exporting from.

CAN I IMPORT A CAR TO PANAMA?

Yes, but it is essential for the importer to have knowledge of Panamanian Customs regulations for importing cars to Panama. For more information, please feel free to contact the Panama customs at:

For more information, please feel free to contact the Panama customs at:

National Customs Authority for more information contact: https://amp.gob.pa/

Once your vehicles are customs cleared and duties and taxes have been paid you must also register your vehicles with:

Transit and Land Transport Authority Panama for more information please contact: https://amp.gob.pa/

CAN I IMPORT A TRUCK TO PANAMA?

Yes, although it is essential for the importer to have knowledge of Panamanian Customs regulations for importing trucks to Panama. For more information, please feel free to contact the Panama customs at:

National Customs Authority for more Information contact: https://amp.gob.pa/

Once your vehicles are customs cleared and duties and taxes have been paid you must also register your vehicles with: https://amp.gob.pa/

CAN I IMPORT A SEMI-TRAILER TO PANAMA?

Yes, but it is essential for the importer to have knowledge of Panamanian Customs regulations for importing semi-trailers to Panama. For more information, please feel free to contact the Panama customs at:

National Customs Authority for more Information contact: https://amp.gob.pa/

Once your vehicles are customs cleared and duties and taxes have been paid you must also register your vehicles with:

Panama Maritime Authority: https://amp.gob.pa/

CAN I IMPORT CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY TO PANAMA

Yes, although importers should have knowledge of Panamanian Customs regulations for importing construction machinery and mining equipment to Panama. For more information, please feel free to contact the Panama customs at:

National Customs Authority for more Information contact: https://amp.gob.pa/

Once your vehicles are customs cleared and duties and taxes have been paid you must also register your vehicles with:

Panama Maritime Authority: https://amp.gob.pa/

VEHICLE IMPORTATION REGULATIONS

Vehicle importation to Panama has some restrictions. All vehicles must manifest the make, model, color, year, engine CC, Serial/VIN Number, actual weight, as well as the number of axles for High and Heavy commodities.

For all vehicle importation, all importers must have these vehicles custom cleared with their preferred custom broker, if you don’t have one Cargomax international can help you by recommending a good custom broker in Panama. All vehicles must be imported, cleatred and registered with Panamanian authorities.

For more information, please feel free to contact the Panama customs at:

National Customs Authority for more Information contact: https://amp.gob.pa/

Once your vehicles are customs cleared and duties and taxes have been paid you must also register your vehicles with:

Panama Maritime Authority : https://amp.gob.pa/

Since 2001, we have made Ro/Ro shipping our specialty. Cargomax International specializes in the transportation of over-dimensional and Ro/Ro (Roll-On /Roll-Off) cargo to Manzanillo and Balboa and has over two decades of experience doing just this.

No other company in our industry can match the services we provide to all of our customers. Not only do we have the capacity to ship your cargo from the United States, Canada, Asia, or Europe to Panama, but we also have enough personnel on the ground in Panama to offer follow-up services to our customers on all of their shipments.

Why is this important? It’s because Cargomax International recognizes that your cargo matters. It’s important to you, and so we invest in local offices and personnel to guarantee that our customers always receive the best service possible.

When you ship with Cargomax International, you are working with a company of experienced and trusted professionals who care about doing the best job possible for our customers.

With over 20 years of experience in the shipping of High and Heavy commodities from the United States, Canada, China, and Korea, our company understands how to get the job done right and has no problem holding ourselves to the highest standards of customer service.

If you are a buyer of new or used vehicles and equipment, OOG (out of gauge) cargo, over-dimensional, and overweight cargo, Cargomax International has the services and the expertise that you need. See the drop-downs below for additional information on documentation, commodities, and import regulations.

Cargomax International also coordinates with help from its agents for the land shipment of goods between various Central American countries.

The following countries are the ones in the agreement:

Nicaragua

Panama

Honduras

El Salvador

Guatemala 

Panama

Goods of all types, including trucks, vehicles, machinery, and construction equipment can be moved from one country to another without taxes until the item arrives at its final destination.

Single Central American Declaration (DUCA)

The Central American Single Declaration (DUCA) unites the three main customs declarations that protect trading between Central American countries.

The DUCA integrates the Central American Single Customs Form (FAUCA), which is used to conduct intra-regional trade of originating merchandise. Commonly known as DUT, the Declaration for International Land Customs Transit, is used for the international land transit of goods in Central America. Finally, the Goods Declaration, which is called DUA or DM, is used for trade with specific countries outside the region.

The DUCA has three modalities:

The DUCA-F must be used to trade merchandise that originated in Central American.

The DUCA-D must be used for the import or export of goods with countries outside Central America.

The DUCA-T must be used for the transfer of goods under the international land transit regime.

The application of the DUCA entered into force in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama as of May 7, 2019.

This is a trade facilitation measure, which is the result of the efforts of the region’s customs services, as well as the Council of Ministers of Economic Integration. It constitutes a firm step towards strengthening Central American economic integration.

For more information visit: https://www.sieca.int/index.php/plataformas-electronicas/servicios-en-linea/declaracion-unica-centroamericana/

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT FOR SHIPPING VEHICLES TO PANAMA

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES

• Bill of Sale or Commercial Invoice (signed by a notary from the same state)
• Original Bill of Lading
• Original Title Registration of the unit (made to the consignee)

INFORMATION REQUIRED ON COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTATION

• Make of vehicle
• Model of vehicle
• Color of vehicle
• Year of vehicle manufacture
• Engine CC
• Serial or Vin Number
• Actual weight
• Number of Axles for High and Heavy commodities

YEAR OF MANUFACTURE RESTRICTIONS FOR IMPORT

• Vehicles:

No restrictions for the year of manufacture for these commodities.

• Tractor Heads:

No restrictions up to 10 years for the year of manufacture for these commodities.

• Trailers:

No restrictions for the year of manufacture for these commodities.

• Specialized Trucks:

There are no restrictions for the year of manufacture for these commodities, but they must be proven to have the proper specialized features that makes them specialized trucks. Please verify with Import-dom@cargomaxintl.com prior to importation.

• Yellow Equipment Construction for Specialized Machinery:

No restrictions for the year of manufacture for these commodities.

For additional information regarding Customs formalities, please feel free to contact us by e-mail at:

Import-pan@cargomaxintl.com

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COMMODITIES THAT CAN BE SHIPPED WITH THIS SERVICE

BOATS

• Yachts
• Jet boats
• Fishing boats
• Dinghies
• Deck boats
• Bowrider boats
• Catamarans
• Cuddy cabin boats
• Center–console boats
• Houseboats
• Trawlers
• Cabin cruisers
• Game boats
• Motor yachts
• Personal watercraft (PWC)
• Runabout boats
• Wakeboard ski boats
• Banana boats
• Lifeboats
• Pontoon boats
• Sedan bridge boats

VEHICLES

• Sedans
• Vans
• SUVs
• Pickups
• Ambulance

BUSES

• Passenger school buses
• Passenger city buses
• Passenger long–distance buses

TRUCKS

• Tractor trucks
• Tractor heads
• Reefer trucks
• Boom trucks
• Chassis trucks
• Flatbed trucks
• Box trucks
• Dump trucks
• Cement mixer trucks
• Crane trucks
• Water pump trucks
• Cement pump trucks
• Fire trucks

TRAILERS

• Trailers
• flatbeds
• double drop decks
• box trailers
• reefer trailers

CONSTRUCTION AND MINING EQUIPMENT

• Excavators
• Backhoes
• Dragline excavators
• Bulldozers
• Graders
• Crawler tractors
• Rock trucks
• Crawler loaders
• Wheel loaders
• Wheel tractor scrapers
• Trenchers
• Loaders
• Tower cranes
• Pavers
• Compactors
• Cultivators
• Telehandlers
• Feller bunchers
• Dump trucks for mining

FORESTRY EQUIPEMENT

• Pile boring machines
• Pile driving machines
• Feller bunchers
• Track feller bunchers
• Skidders, processors
• Track harvesters
• Wheel harvesters
• Forwarders
• Loader forwarders
• Loggers

OILFIELD EQUIPMENT

• Drilling rigs
• Mud pumps & expendables
• Handling tools
• Solid control systems
• BOP & components
• Drilling tools
• Cementing tools
• Oil production tools
• Pipeline equipment
• Instrumentation fittings
• Tubing
• Manifolds

DESTINATION PORTS TERMINALS IN THE PANAMA