VERACRUZ

• PAVCZ
• Latitude: 8.88825
• Longitude: -79.6228
• 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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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!