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Shipping Container from Panama to USA

FCL and LCL containers from Panama to the USA, from Manzanillo, Cristobal and Colon to Miami, Savannah, Charleston and Newark, some in 3 to 4 days.

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Consolidation (LCL) or full container (FCL). Tell us your lane and cargo, and we come back with rate and next sailing.

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How much does it cost to ship a container from Panama to the USA?

How much does it cost to ship a 20-ft container?

20 FT

$1,500 to $4,000

A 20-ft container on this route typically costs between $1,500 and $4,000. Ideal for personal shipments, moves and smaller commercial loads.

How much does it cost to ship a 40-ft container?

40 FT

$2,000 to $6,000

For larger shipments, a 40-ft container typically costs between $2,000 and $6,000, with ample space for bulk, commercial or industrial goods.

Container	Cost on this route	Capacity	Best for
20 ft	$1,500 to $4,000	33 m³ · up to 25,000 kg	Household goods, moves and small commercial loads
40 ft	$2,000 to $6,000	67.7 m³ · up to 28,000 kg	Bulk, commercial and industrial cargo

Shipping method. FCL gives you a dedicated container; LCL shares space and cuts costs for smaller loads.

Cargo specifications. Hazardous, fragile or oversized goods may require additional handling.

Origin port. Distance and route efficiency directly impact your rate.

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Over 30 years shipping containers from Panama to the USA

Founded in 1992 by John Crespo and a founding member of the World Cargo Alliance, Interworld Freight moves 30,000+ TEUs a year with an in-house team that knows each destination's customs.

Door to door

Pickup at origin, documents and delivery at destination coordinated by one team.

Customs handled at destination

We manage clearance and documentation for commercial cargo and household goods.

Miami headquarters

A Miami hub with 4 own offices in the USA, Panama, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.

WCA founding member

IATA and CTPAT certified, WCAworld Best Partner 2022, with 350+ people in 4 own offices.

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Ocean freight from Panama to the USA

Interworld Freight provides shipping container services for enterprises and individuals importing to the USA from Panama. Our ocean freight shipping rates are among the most competitive in the Americas regions. We coordinate shipping of ambient and temperature-controlled 40-foot container units, combining ocean freight and road freight transportation for a complete logistics solution.

For smaller goods consignments, just request a quote for shipping a 20-foot container, or take advantage of our LCL consolidation solution and pay only for the space your freight requires.

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First time shipping by sea? An advisor walks you through the whole process, from packaging to clearance.

How to ship a container from Panama to the USA

Quote your cargo. Tell us origin, volume and commodity; we confirm the rate and next sailing within one business day.

Deliver or we pick up. Drop your cargo at our Miami warehouse or we collect it in any state.

Sail and clear customs. We issue the bill of lading, ship your cargo and handle clearance at destination.

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More about shipping containers from Panama to the USA

Container Shipping Rates from Panama to USA

We are committed to securing the cheapest shipping rates from Panama to the USA for our customers, but ocean freight rates fluctuate seasonally and in response to a range of economic factors.

Prices for shipping cargo in 20-foot containers are usually the lowest, but if you have the volume to ship in 40-foot containers, the per-unit cost (per pallet, carton, etc.) of transporting your goods will typically reduce.

You can see some ranges of rates for shipping containers from Panama to the USA in the table below.

How Long Does it Take to Ship from Panama to USA?

Panama and the USA are not so far from one another, so average transit times are typically less than those associated with shipping from Asian and European ports.

Some South American ports are close enough to the United States to compete on transit times with Panama, but in the main, Panama to the USA is one of the fastest trade lanes. Some routes involve transit time of just three to four days, as you can see from the table below.

Top 5 Container Shipping Routes to USA from South America

At Interworld Freight, we specialize in container shipping between South and Central America and the USA, so Panama is just one of the origin countries we serve.

Brazil
Chile
Argentina
Peru
Costa Rica

Top 5 Container Shipping Routes from Panama to South America

The USA is our top destination country for container freight from Panama, but our services to South America are always in demand too. Here are five of our top destination countries in that region.

Uruguay
Ecuador

Ocean Freight

For the maritime legs of your shipments, you can choose either full container load (FCL) or less-than-container-load (LCL) shipping.

Road Freight

When you need to get your goods moved to and from ocean freight terminals and/or consolidation/deconsolidation centers, our road freight services, which include container drayage, FTL and LTL trucking, make it as simple as can be.

Integrated Shipping for Industry

While container shipping is a standardized practice, goods for some industries require special handling practices and conditions.

Chemical
Construction
Electronics
Food & Beverage
Aerospace

Frequently asked questions about shipping containers from Panama to the USA

Which ports in Panama and the US does this route cover?+

Interworld ships FCL and LCL containers from Manzanillo, Cristobal and Colon to US ports including Miami, Savannah, Charleston and Newark. Panama to the USA is one of the fastest trade lanes, and some routes take just three to four days. We add road freight when you need delivery beyond the port. Ocean imports into those U.S. ports need the ISF (10+2) filed 24 hours before loading in Panama.

Do you have an office in Panama?+

Yes. Interworld has its own office in Panama City at P.H. Plaza Credicorp Bank, floor 6, office 605, Calle 50, phone +507 212-9148. It works with our Miami headquarters, so pickup at origin, documents and delivery at destination in the US are coordinated by one team. The Panama City office is one of our four own offices, alongside the USA, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.

Can you ship temperature-controlled containers from Panama?+

Yes. We coordinate ambient and temperature-controlled 40-ft container units from Panama to the USA, combining ocean freight and road freight for a complete logistics solution. Tell us your commodity and volume through the quote form and we confirm equipment, rate and next sailing within one business day. Reefer units hold setpoints from about -30 C to +30 C, and food entering the U.S. needs FDA Prior Notice.

Is a 40-ft container cheaper per unit than a 20-ft from Panama?+

Usually, yes. A 20-ft container has the lowest price per container, but if you have the volume for a 40-ft, the cost per pallet or carton typically drops. A 40-ft holds 67.7 m³ and up to 28,000 kg, compared with 33 m³ and up to 25,000 kg for a 20-ft. A 40-ft high cube offers about 76 m³ of internal volume for bulky, light cargo.

Is LCL from Panama cheaper than air freight?+

Yes. Even LCL ocean shipping costs far less than air freight. LCL is the ideal solution when you export small consignments from Panama to the USA on an occasional or regular basis, since you pay only for the space your freight requires. For larger shipments, or if you do not want to share container space, FCL is the better fit. LCL is billed per cubic meter or per metric ton, whichever is greater, while air is billed on chargeable weight (IATA divisor 6,000 cm³ per kg).

What documents do I need to ship from Panama to the USA?+

Interworld prepares the core documents for you: the bill of lading (BL), the commercial invoice and the packing list. We also manage customs clearance and documentation at the US destination for commercial cargo and household goods. Your advisor confirms any extra documents for your commodity together with the rate. Duties are assessed by the HTSUS classification of the goods, and a customs bond must cover the entry.

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