Seaport · Panama
Port of Charco Azul
Charco Azul (Panama) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15427). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Panama
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PACHA
- World Port Index no.
- 15427
- Coordinates
- 8.22°N, 82.87°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Panama West Coast
- Other names
- Petroterminal De Panama
- 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.
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Rail
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 | 8,970 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Charco Azul, with full port guides:
- Moín (Limón) · 110 nm
- Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) · 190 nm
- Balboa · 200 nm
- Buenaventura · 430 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. 153 (Enroute) - West Coasts of Mexico and Central America.
Frequently asked questions about Charco Azul
Where is Port of Charco Azul?
Charco Azul (Panama) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 8.22°N, 82.87°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Charco Azul?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PACHA for Charco Azul. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Charco Azul from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,530 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,970 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Moín (Limón), Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT), Balboa.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Charco Azul?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Charco Azul 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.