Puerto de Balboa

Puerto de Balboa is a container terminal at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, featuring extensive dock facilities for handling shipping containers. The facility includes multiple berths designed to process large volumes of cargo from international vessels.

The terminal was originally founded in 1909 as Ancon Port and evolved from a French dockage site into a modern American facility during Panama Canal construction. This transformation enabled the handling of growing cargo volumes for international trade.

The port represents the working heartbeat of Panama's trade, where thousands of dockers and operators manage the constant flow of global commerce daily. Walking through the terminal, you witness the coordinated dance of heavy machinery and human effort that keeps international shipping moving.

The terminal operates year-round and primarily serves major container ships and international shipping lines. Visitors should note that this is an active port facility with access restrictions in place.

The facility includes specialized refrigerated container connections designed for transporting perishable goods like fruit and fish. This capability makes the port a key hub for temperature-sensitive products from South America.

GPS coordinates: 8.95739,-79.56114

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:59