SHIPPING TO PANAMA
At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in secure, reliable, and cost-effective international shipping services to Panama, providing tailored solutions for cars, SUVs, motorcycles, motorhomes, boats, heavy machinery, and containerized cargo (20ft and 40ft containers). Whether you’re transporting a single vehicle, oversized industrial equipment, or full container loads (FCL), our expert logistics team ensures your shipment arrives on time, damage-free, and fully compliant with Panamanian customs regulations.
Trusted Shipping Routes to Balboa & Manzanillo
With regular sailings to Panama’s major ports, including Balboa and Manzanillo, we deliver end-to-end shipping solutions that cover every step of the process—inland pickup anywhere in the USA, professional container loading, export documentation, customs clearance, and port delivery. Our mission is to make shipping to Panama simple, transparent, and stress-free for individuals, businesses, and auto dealers alike.
Comprehensive Vehicle & Cargo Shipping
We handle a wide range of shipments, including luxury cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, construction machinery, and boats. For cost-effective solutions, we offer Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) services for drivable vehicles and containerized shipping for multiple units or high-value cargo. Our team uses industry-standard securement methods, real-time tracking, and dedicated customer support to ensure your shipment’s safety and timely delivery.
Our Services Include:
🚗 Car, SUV & Salvage Vehicle Shipping
🏗 Construction & Agricultural Machinery Shipping
📦 20ft, 40ft Container Shipping (FCL & LCL)
-
🚢 RO/RO & Container Shipping Options
📅 Weekly Sailings from major U.S. ports
🛡️ Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured
🧾 Full Customs Documentation Assistance
📍 Real-Time Tracking for Your Shipment
🚚 Door-to-Port Pickup Available Across the USA
💰Affordable Rates: Competitive pricing with no hidden fees.
Whether it’s your first time or you’re a frequent exporter, our team guides you every step of the way.
-
🚗 Passenger Cars
🚙 SUVs and Crossovers
🚙 Pickup Trucks and Vans
🏍️ Motorcycles and Scooters
🚛 Commercial Trucks and Fleets
🚜 Heavy machinery and equipment
🏎️ Luxury, Classic & Collector Vehicles
🚤 Boats & Jet Skis – Shipped on trailers, crated or on cradle
-
Port of Manzanillo (Colon Free Zone) – Ideal for transshipment and resale vehicles
Port of Balboa (Panama City) – Great for personal and commercial vehicle entry
Cristobal
Colon
Panama Canal
Rodman
-
🛳️ 5-7 days on average, depending on port of origin and shipping metho
-
🚗 RO/RO (ROLL-On/ROLL-Off)
Your car is driven onto the ship and secured in a protected cargo deck. Ideal for operable vehicles.
📦 Container Shipping
Perfect for non-running, high-value, or multiple vehicles. Available in 20ft or 40ft containers. Shared container options available to reduce cost.
-
To ship a car to Panama, the following documents are typically required:
✅ Original vehicle title (clear of liens)
✅ Bill of sale
✅ Valid passport or driver’s license
✅ Panamanian foreign tax ID (RUC) for consignee
-
Used Vehicles (Gasoline/Diesel):
Private use: Must be less than 10 years old from the manufacture year.
Commercial use (e.g., buses, trucks): Usually must be less than 7 years old.
2. Right-Hand Drive Vehicles
Prohibited: Only left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles are allowed.
-
The Panamanese government strictly prohibits certain products from being imported to protect public safety, cultural integrity, and the environment. Below is a list of items that cannot be imported into Panama:
🪙 Counterfeit coins or currency-like printed materials, as well as any equipment or instruments for manufacturing coins.
🍷 Liquors, wines, beers, or medicines with false labeling or harmful preparations.
🔫 Certain firearms, weapons, or war materials.
🎟 Foreign lottery or raffle tickets.
🌿 Opium (gum or for smoking purposes).
📚 Obscene publications such as brochures, books, magazines, newspapers, or postcards that insult or misrepresent Panama’s culture or dignity.
🌱 Plants, seeds, or animals restricted by the Ministry of Agriculture.
🌐 CONTACT US TO Start Shipping to Panama Today
Whether you are a private individual, car dealer, or business shipping heavy equipment, Royal Shipping Lines provides professional, secure, and affordable shipping to Panama. Contact us today for a free, personalized quote and experience a hassle-free international shipping process.
👉 Get a Quote Now | 📞 Call: +1 (305) 884-8127 | 📲 WhatsApp: +1 (305) 979-3596