Cartagena–Colón container
The shortest crossing of all our sea routes.
Central America · Colombia ⇄ Panama
International movers between Colombia and Panama
This is the shortest route we run: Cartagena to Colón is a brief crossing. That is why Panama is also where we move the most vehicles and small moves.
Colombia ⇄ Panama
A move from Colombia to Panama travels by sea from Cartagena or Barranquilla to the Colón ports, or by air to Tocumen; there is no road through the Darién. In Panama, whether household goods pay duties depends mainly on your immigration category, and a licensed customs broker clears them.
How your move travels to Panama
Colón hosts the Caribbean-side canal ports, about an hour from Panama City. The short distance makes groupage especially convenient for medium volumes.
Groupage
Very competitive thanks to frequent sailings to Panama.
Air to Tocumen
For urgent or high-value items.
- Arrival: Seaports: Colón (Manzanillo International and Cristóbal) and Balboa
- Arrival: Airport: Tocumen, Panama City
How household goods work in Panama
Panama has no single relief for everyone: treatment depends on the residence or visa you arrive with. We confirm it case by case with our agent before shipping.
- Passport and your Panamanian visa or residence document, or proof it is in process.
- Detailed, valued inventory.
- Goods must be used; new items usually pay duties.
- Some categories, such as retirees and pensioners or diplomatic missions, get special treatment with extra paperwork.
- Clearance is handled by a licensed Panamanian customs broker.
Panama has no single household goods relief: treatment depends on your visa, and our agent in Colón confirms it for your case before quoting.
What not to pack for Panama
- Food and animal products.
- Plants and soil.
- Firearms and ammunition.
- New goods in commercial quantities.
Moving back from Panama to Colombia
Returning from Panama is the quickest of all: the crossing is short and goods arrive at Cartagena or Barranquilla. We check with you whether Law 1565 or the standard DIAN household goods rules apply.
How moving to Colombia worksQuestions about moving to Panama
Can I move to Panama by road?
No. There is no road across the Darién, so goods travel by sea from Caribbean ports or by air.
Will I pay duties on my household goods in Panama?
It depends on your immigration category and whether the goods are used. We verify it with our agent before quoting.
Can you ship my car to Panama?
Yes, vehicle moves are common on this route; customs treatment depends on your visa and is reviewed separately.
What is best for a small apartment?
Groupage, because frequent sailings to Colón make it fast and affordable.