Charco Azul is a crude-oil terminal, not a general-cargo port, set in Charco Azul Bay about 7 km south of Puerto Armuelles on Panama's Pacific coast. It forms the Pacific end of the Trans-Panama Pipeline, which since 1982 has moved crude across 131 km between the Pacific and the Caribbean at Chiriquí Grande, with capacity near 860,000 barrels a day. Three docks take supertankers up to VLCC size, supported by a ballast-water treatment system and three tanks holding 2.5 million barrels of crude. No containers, breakbulk or conventional liner services are handled here; the profile is purely tanker and energy logistics. There is no rail link, and crude moves ship-to-pipeline rather than by road. For containers and general cargo on Panama's Pacific side, Balboa and the PSA Panama terminal at Rodman are the right gateways.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Charco Azul?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Charco Azul is PA CHA. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Charco Azul located?▼

The port of Charco Azul is located in Panama (North Pacific Ocean).

What is the size of the port Charco Azul?▼

Charco Azul is a Very Small harbor of type TK.

Location & Weather

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