Seaport · Panama
Port of Chiriqui Grande
Chiriqui Grande (Panama) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9825). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Panama
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PACHG
- World Port Index no.
- 9825
- Coordinates
- 8.95°N, 82.12°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Panama East Coast
- Other names
- Atlantic Terminal
- Repairs
- None
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 20.1 m |
| Tidal range | 0.6 m |
| Max vessel length | 169.3 m |
| Max vessel beam | 27.2 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 333.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 21.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Oil terminal
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 9,510 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,520 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,940 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Chiriqui Grande, with full port guides:
- Moín (Limón) · 80 nm
- Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) · 130 nm
- Balboa · 150 nm
- Cartagena (Colombia) · 400 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 Chiriqui Grande
Where is Port of Chiriqui Grande?
Chiriqui Grande (Panama) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 8.95°N, 82.12°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Chiriqui Grande?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PACHG for Chiriqui Grande. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Chiriqui Grande?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 169.3 m, beam 27.2 m, draft 10.0 m for Chiriqui Grande. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Chiriqui Grande have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Chiriqui Grande. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Chiriqui Grande from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,510 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,940 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 Chiriqui Grande?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Chiriqui Grande 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.