There are many great reasons for moving to Panama as an expat. Some of them include the wonderful weather, the low cost of living, many cultural attractions, the political stability, and the friendly natives.
Jobwise, the market there is in need of many experts and wages are competitive and come with low tax requirements. Additionally, the Panamanian cuisine is extraordinary and the country boasts a superbly organized healthcare system.
Needless to say, a decision to move there may include transporting your personal properties by hiring some sort of shipping service. Panama’s seaports offer great options for sea freight shipping.
In this article, we included the lowest Panama container shipping rates for shipping to or from the country.
Additionally, you can request a custom quote for your exact location by filling out your details in the quote tool located above.
Shipping Container Costs to Panama (Colón)
Shipping Container Costs from Panama (Colón)
| Destination Country (Port/City) | 20FT | 40FT |
|---|---|---|
| Andorra (Andorra la Vella) | $1,002 | $1,424 |
| Australia (Sydney) | $1,825 | N/A |
| Austria (Vienna) | $250 | $250 |
| Belgium (Antwerp) | $916 | $1,329 |
| Belize (Belize City) | $930 | $1,476 |
| Brazil (Santos) | $1,320 | $1,533 |
| Canada (Vancouver) | $1,313 | $1,666 |
| Chile (San Antonio) | $936 | $1,229 |
| China (Shanghai) | $517 | $635 |
| Colombia (Barranquilla) | $385 | $420 |
| Costa Rica (Limon) | $1,001 | $1,491 |
| Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo) | $1,424 | $1,904 |
| Germany (Hamburg) | $935 | $1,260 |
| Gibraltar | $977 | $1,004 |
| Guatemala (Guatemala City) | $792 | $1,040 |
| Guernsey (St Peter Port) | $814 | $741 |
| Haiti (Port-au-Prince) | $1,424 | $1,904 |
| Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | $193 | $368 |
| India (Mumbai) | $550 | $714 |
| Indonesia (Jakarta) | $950 | $1,474 |
| Italy (Trieste) | $1,142 | $1,806 |
| Japan (Tokyo) | $627 | $830 |
| Jersey (St Helier) | $814 | $741 |
| Latvia (Riga) | $1,161 | $1,372 |
| Lithuania (Klaipeda) | $1,161 | $1,372 |
| Luxembourg | $253 | $249 |
| Mexico (Manzanillo) | $1,037 | $1,525 |
| Netherlands (Rotterdam) | $916 | $1,329 |
Notes about data:
- All $ figures in United States Dollars (USD);
- Rates accurate as of late 2023;
- The maps in this article were created using https://www.mapchart.net. You are free to share the maps so long as you provide an attribution link back to MoverDB;
- The rates above are estimates only and may have changed since the time this article was updated (October, 2023). They are based on the lowest estimated rate from either https://www.searates.com or https://www.gocomet.com;
- To get a more accurate idea of the cost for you, please use the quote form at the top of this page;
- Please also see our guide to international container shipping.
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