Transshipment hub · Panama
Port of Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT)
Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) is a transshipment hub on the Caribbean Sea in Panama (Central America & Caribbean). Below: key facts, how it connects with Vietnam and what to prepare when shipping through it.
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Key facts
- Country / territory
- Panama
- UN/LOCODE
- Not listed
- Port type
- Transshipment hub
- Region
- Central America & Caribbean
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea
- Coordinates
- 9.36°N, 79.88°W
- Container throughput
- No verified figure published here
About the port of Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT)
The Colón port cluster on the Caribbean side of the Panama Canal — Manzanillo International Terminal, Colón Container Terminal and Cristóbal — is a major hub relaying cargo between Asia–Americas services and the Caribbean and Latin America.
Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) works as a transshipment hub, where a large share of containers is moved between mainline and feeder vessels rather than entering or leaving the country by land. Shipments to many secondary ports in the region are relayed here.
Role in trade with Vietnam
Caribbean and Central American hubs such as Colón, Cartagena, Kingston and Caucedo relay cargo between Asia–Americas mainline services and regional feeders.
Sea routes and transit times from Vietnam
We have not published a sample voyage to Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) yet. Typical options from Vietnam are direct regional services or transshipment via a major hub; ask us for current schedules.
Shipping lines
Carriers often associated with services through Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) that are relevant to Vietnam (indicative only — networks change every season):
Customs and documentation tips
- Make sure the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and customs declaration show consistent descriptions, HS codes, quantities and weights.
- Agree the Incoterms® rule and who arranges freight, insurance and destination charges before booking.
- Choose the bill of lading type (original, telex release or sea waybill) according to the payment terms with your buyer or supplier.
- Declare the verified gross mass (VGM) of each container before the carrier’s cut-off, as required by SOLAS.
- Check destination import requirements early: licences, product standards, labelling, fumigation or phytosanitary certificates where applicable.
Frequently asked questions about Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT)
Where is the port of Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT)?
Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) is in Panama, on the Caribbean Sea, in the Central America & Caribbean shipping region.
How long does sea freight take from Vietnam to Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT)?
It depends on the routing and whether the service is direct or via transshipment. Contact us for current schedules from Hai Phong, Cat Lai or Cai Mep.
What documents are needed to ship via Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT)?
Usually a commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, plus any certificates required by the destination (origin, phytosanitary, fumigation, licences). Advance cargo filings may apply before loading.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT)?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) 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. Data as of October 2026.