Seaport · Panama
Port of Bahia De Las Minas
Bahia De Las Minas (Panama) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9875). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Panama
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PAMNP
- World Port Index no.
- 9875
- Coordinates
- 9.40°N, 79.82°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Panama East Coast
- Other names
- La Minas Bay
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 18.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 228.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 9,530 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,540 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,950 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bahia De Las Minas, with full port guides:
- Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) · 0 nm
- Balboa · 30 nm
- Moín (Limón) · 190 nm
- Cartagena (Colombia) · 260 nm
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 148 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Bahia De Las Minas
Where is Port of Bahia De Las Minas?
Bahia De Las Minas (Panama) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 9.40°N, 79.82°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bahia De Las Minas?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PAMNP for Bahia De Las Minas. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Bahia De Las Minas?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 228.0 m, beam 32.0 m, draft 11.8 m for Bahia De Las Minas. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Bahia De Las Minas from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,530 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,950 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT), Balboa, Moín (Limón).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bahia De Las Minas?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bahia De Las Minas through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.