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    Port of Panama City

    Florida
    Gulf Coast

    Overview

    Port Panama City is a modern deep-water seaport located on the Gulf Coast of northwest Florida. Strategically situated with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico via a 36-foot-deep draft channel, the port serves as a vital gateway for regional and global trade. It handles a diverse mix of cargo, including containerized, breakbulk, and bulk commodities such as copper, linerboard, wood pulp, steel products, and forest products. The port manages over two million tons of cargo annually and supports key industries through on-site heavy manufacturing and industrial development initiatives. With recent investments in expanded terminals, warehousing, and an advanced intermodal distribution center, Port Panama City is poised for continued growth. Its significance is underscored by its role in supporting regional economic development, providing vital terminal services for large manufacturers, and maintaining strong international shipping connections. Ongoing expansions to both container and bulk terminal facilities ensure the port remains competitive and responsive to the evolving demands of global commerce.

    Facilities

    • West Terminal (138 acres, 6 berths, 36-foot draft)
    • East Terminal (70 acres, 1 berth, 36-foot draft)
    • Intermodal Distribution Center (250 acres, 250,000 sq. ft. distribution facilities)
    • Bulk terminal with 32,000 metric tons warehouse and 20,000 metric tons dome storage
    • On-dock warehousing
    • 80,000 sq. ft. multibulk terminal
    • Dedicated container terminal

    Operating Hours

    Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm (standard gate and administrative hours; vessel operations extended as per scheduling requirements)

    Shipping Lines

    Major carriers serving this port

    1
    Maersk
    2
    Seaboard Marine
    3
    SSA Gulf

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common inquiries about operations and logistics at Port of Panama City.

    What is the process and how long does customs clearance take for import cargo through US seaports?

    Typical import flow is vessel arrival, berth assignment, container discharge, customs review, release, dray pickup, and final delivery. Standard clearance may be same day to several days depending on documentation and exams.

    What is the process and how long does export cargo take through US seaports?

    Typical export flow is inland dray to terminal, terminal gate-in, documentation and filing, vessel loading, and departure. Timing depends on cutoff windows, bookings, inspections, and vessel schedule.

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