2.1.3 Port of Manzanillo International Terminal

Port Overview Description and key business contacts Port Performance Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges Berthing Specifications General Cargo Handling Berths Port Handling Equipment Container Facilities Customs Guidance Terminal Information Multi-Purpose Terminal Grain and Bulk Handling Main Storage Terminal Stevedoring Hinterland Information Port Security

Port Overview

The Manzanillo International Terminal (MIT) began operations in 1995. It is located close to the Atlantic entrance of the , immediately adjacent to the Colon Free Zone (CFZ) location. The project area, known as South Coco Solo, was a naval air base of the United States during WWII, which subsequently reverted to Panama due to the Torrijos-Carter treaties of 1977.

Port website: https://www.mitpan.com/

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact

Country Panama

Province or District Colon

Nearest Town or City Colon City

with Distance from 6.7 km Port

Port's Complete Name Manzanillo International Terminal

Latitude 9.363848

Longitude -79.88022

Managing Company or Manzanillo International Terminal Panama, S.A. Port Authority

Management Contact Juan Carlos Croston / [email protected] Person

Nearest Airport and Tocumen International Airport. Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals 18 Air Cargo companies operate within: FedEx, Cubana, Tampa Cargo, UPS, Centurion Cargo, Aerosucre, Aero Union, /Departures Pan Air Cargo, Amerijet, Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas, Lan Chile Cargo, Florida West International Airways, LanEcuador, TransAm Aeroexpresso del Ecuador, Vensecar Internacional DHL Panama, Airborne Express, Copa Airlines Cargo

Port Image

Page 1 Bird´s-eye view of Manzanillo Port. Source: Manzanillo International Terminal (2020). Multimedia. Extracted 17 March 2020 from mit.pan.com

Lay-out of Manzanillo Port. Source: Georgia Tech Panama. Photo: MIT Port. Extracted on 12 March 2020 from logistics.gatech.pa

View of container cranes at Manzanillo Port. Source: Assessment by Port Safety achieved by the Department of Port Safety of the Directorate of Auxiliary Maritime Industries

Page 2 Transtrainers at Manzanillo Ports. Assessment by Port Security achieved by the Department of Port Safety of the Directorate of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime Industries.

Description and key business contacts

Manzanillo International Terminal has offices in and Colon.

Panama City Offices

Building 201 - Corozal East (next to the railway passenger station) Omar Torrijos Herrera Avenue, Ancon

Phone: + (507) 304-8200 Fax: + (507) 304-8233

Colon City Offices, Republic of Panamá

Molten Avenue, South Coco Solo [email protected]

Phone: + (507) 430-9800 Fax: + (507) 430-9809

P.O. Box 0302-00239

Colon Free Zone

Colon, Republic of Panama

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

The access channel is 3 kilometers from the sea buoy. The breakwater opening is 200 meters wide and the channel has a depth of 16.5 meters. The turning basin is 600 meters in diameter. The waiting time from arrival to anchorage to dock varies, depending on the complexity of the maneuver on average taking from 20 minutes to an hour. Presently the port is not congested. Due to the geography of the area and the current market conditions, operations are being carried out normally.

The terminals granted in concession sustain internal protocols and communication with the Panama Maritime Authority, National Customs Authority, National Aeronaval Service, National Immigration Service and other entities involved to respond adequately to a humanitarian contingency.

MANZANILLO INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL 2018 2019

Page 3 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Unloaded – TEU´s 1,129,729 1,260,692

Loaded – TEU´s 1,095,326 1,282,999

Unloaded - Metric Tons (MT) 7,431,663 8,643,187

Loaded - Metric Tons (MT) 7,802,434 9,354,775

Unloading – Vehicles 68,833 73,538

Loading - Vehicles 57,713 60,751

Total Vessels attended 2,630 2,798

Chart 2 – Results for 2018 and preliminary figures reported to the Statistics Department of the Panama Maritime Authority for 2019.

Seasonal Constraints

Occurs Time of Year

Rainy Season Yes April to December

Major Import Campaigns N/A N/A

Other Comments N/A

Handling Figures

Year 2018 2019

Vessel Calls 2,630 2,798

Container Traffic (TEUs) 2.2 millions 2.5 millions

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk

Bulk (MT) N/A

Break bulk (MT) N/A

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For more information about costs and charges, please visit the following link: https://www.mitpan.com/informacion/reglas-de-operacion/

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth Quantity Length (m) Maximum Comments

Draft (m)

Conventional Berth N/A N/A N/A N/A

Page 4 Container Berth 6 4 berths at 310 m 16.4 N/A 2 berths at 400 m

Silo Berth N/A N/A N/A N/A

Berthing Tugs N/A N/A N/A N/A

Water Barges N/A N/A N/A N/A

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type Berth Identification

Imports - Bagged Cargo N/A

Exports - Bagged Cargo N/A

Imports and Exports - RoRo Berths 6 & 7

Other Imports N/A

Port Handling Equipment

The equipment is managed and operated by MIT.

Equipment Available Total Quantity and Capacity Available Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

Dockside Crane N/A N/A N/A

Container Gantries Yes 11 post- cranes(16 to 20 containers wide on deck), 8 super post- N/A panamax cranes (22 a 25 containers wide on deck)

Mobile Cranes N/A N/A N/A

Reachstacker Yes 60 Reachstakers / Top Pick / Side Pick N/A

RoRo Tugmaster (with N/A N/A N/A Trailer)

Grain Elevator with N/A N/A N/A Bagging Machines

Transtainer Yes 24 RTG cranes of up to 5 +1 high container stacks and 6 ARMG ASC of up to 6+1 N/A high container stacks

Forklifts Yes 41 N/A

Container Facilities

Container facilities is mainly a stockyard for all types of containers, vehicles and heavy equipment.

20 ft 40 ft

Container Facilities Available Yes Yes

Container Freight Station (CFS) N/A N/A

Refrigerated Container Stations N/A N/A

Page 5 Other Capacity Details N/A N/A

Daily Take Off Capacity N/A N/A (Containers per Day)

Number of Reefer Stations 1,143 - (Connection Points)

Emergency Take-off Capacity N/A N/A

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift N/A N/A (Containers per Shift)

Customs Guidance

The National Customs Authority is responsible of the supervision, inspection and verification of activities related to the reception, loading/unloading, entry /exit, storage and transit of all cargo that enters the port. Customs services, depending on the type of operation, can take on average from 45 minutes to two (2) hours.

To work with on-site customs officials, it is recommended to build a culture of teamwork with other entities, awareness on matters pertinent to industrial security and port protection.

Customs Office and Hours.

Location: Offices inside the Manzanillo International Terminal

Hours: Around the Clock 24 hours

Phone: 430-9900 ext. 9002

Zone: North

For more information on Customs, please see: 1.3 Customs Information.

Terminal Information

Multi-Purpose Terminal

MIT handles containerized, rolling, general and special projects cargo. In addition, it also offers containerized cargo services through container equipment maintenance (all types of repair and maintenance work on full and empty containers as well as chassis), and maintenance of refrigerated containers (continuous monitoring, inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs of containers and generators).

Grain and Bulk Handling

N/A

Main Storage Terminal

Designed to store containerized, general, rolling and special projects cargo.

Storage Type Number of Storage Facilities Area (m2)

Bagged Cargo N/A

Refrigerated Cargo N/A

General Cargo N/A

Stevedoring

Page 6 MIT facility has on-site port equipment, as well as human resources trained to provide services of loading/unloading of cargo efficiently and safely. Operations are managed by Manzanillo International Terminal – Panama, S.A., and has approximately 1,270 employees.

Hinterland Information

MIT has 3 entrance lanes and 3 exit lanes. It also has a gate with direct access to the Colon Free Zone, specifically to France Field (largest warehouse holding area) enabling import and export movement through 2 entrance lanes and 2 exit lanes. The port also provides access to the railroad through an inter-modal ramp which has 2 entrance lanes and 2 exit lanes. Common modes of ground transport for cargo transportation include unit trucks, mule trucks, and variety of heavy equipment.

Port Security

MIT holds the Statement of Compliance for Port Facility under provisions of chapter XI-2 of SOLAS Convention and International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (PBIP- ISPS).

The Panama Maritime Authority sustains regular follow-ups with MIT’s Protection Staff. As per the latest statistics the potential threats to MIT are the trafficking of illicit substances, port entry denial and stowaways. This port installation invests in next generation protection equipment for access control and monitoring of operations.

ISPS Compliant Yes

Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) N/A

Police Boats N/A

Fire Engines N/A

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