VERACRUZ
- PAVCZ
- Latitude: 8.888252
- Longitude: -79.62282
- West Coast Central America
- Port in Panama
Location: Veracruz Panama
It appears that there has been some confusion. Veracruz is actually a port city in Mexico, not Panama. For clarity, I'll provide details about both Veracruz in Mexico and the notable ports in Panama.
Veracruz Port in Mexico
General Information:
- Location: Veracruz, located on the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Veracruz, Mexico.
- Coordinates: 19.1773° N, 96.1342° W
- Port Type: Deep-water seaport
- Function: Major commercial hub, handling cargo, containers, and passengers.
Port Specifications:
- Berths: Multiple berths for different types of cargo, including container terminals, bulk cargo terminals, and specialized berths for vehicles and passengers.
- Cargo Handling: Equipped with cranes, forklifts, and other cargo handling equipment to manage diverse cargo types, including containers, general cargo, Ro-Ro, and bulk materials.
- Facilities: Warehouses, storage areas, container yards, and logistical support services.
- Depth: Generally ranges from 11 to 15 meters, suitable for large commercial vessels.
- Annual Throughput: Handles millions of tons of cargo annually, making it one of the busiest ports in Mexico.
Notable Ports in Panama
Panama's Strategic Significance:
- Panama is home to the Panama Canal, a critical junction for global maritime trade. Both the Atlantic (Caribbean) and Pacific entrances of the canal are served by major ports.
Ports:
Port of Balboa (Pacific)
- Location: Near Panama City on the Pacific side.
- Function: Major hub for containerized cargo, linking the Pacific with the Atlantic through the Panama Canal.
- Facilities: Extensive container handling facilities including cranes, container yards, and other logistics infrastructure.
- Depth: Approximately 15 meters.
Port of Colón (Caribbean)
- Location: At the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal.
- Function: Another major hub for transshipment and distribution.
- Terminals: Includes the Colón Container Terminal (CCT) and Manzanillo International Terminal (MIT).
- Depth: Also around 15 meters to accommodate large vessels.
Port of Cristóbal (Caribbean)
- Location: Adjacent to the city of Colón.
- Function: Serves as a critical logistics and container handling facility.
- Facilities: Equipped with extensive cargo handling infrastructure and logistical support.
In summary, while Veracruz is a major port in Mexico, Panama's significance in maritime trade is highlighted by its crucial ports at both ends of the Panama Canal, facilitating global trade with extensive and well-equipped port facilities. If you need detailed specifications about a specific port or more tailored information, please let me know!
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- USLGB
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- USHOU
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Vessels in the port
Flag | Name | Type | Destination | Date/Time |
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N.V.RANGE ROVER | Pleasure | BALBOA | 6/20/2025 |