Seaport · Panama
Puerto Armuelles
Puerto Armuelles (Panama) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15460). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Panama
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PAAML
- World Port Index no.
- 15460
- Coordinates
- 8.27°N, 82.85°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Panama West Coast
- Other names
- Armuelles
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
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 |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- 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 | 9,530 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,970 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Armuelles, with full port guides:
- Moín (Limón) · 100 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 Puerto Armuelles
Where is Puerto Armuelles?
Puerto Armuelles (Panama) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 8.27°N, 82.85°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Armuelles?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PAAML for Puerto Armuelles. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Puerto Armuelles 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 Puerto Armuelles?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Armuelles 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.