Deep-draft access channel suitable for large container and tanker vessels
Specialized liquid bulk terminals for petroleum and petrochemical products
Integrated road network connecting the port to the Recife metropolitan area and the interior of Pernambuco
Modern container terminal facilities with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and yard equipment

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsSugar and ethanolIron and steel productsContainers with manufactured goodsAgricultural commodities (including grains and fruit)

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Brazilian customs regulations and electronic export documentation via the Single Foreign Trade Portal (Portal Único Siscomex)

Destination Port

Balboa

Infrastructure Highlights

High-capacity container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
Draft-accessible berths suitable for large container vessels
Integrated rail and road connections linking the port to the Panama City logistics corridor
Well-developed yard space and container storage areas for transshipment operations

Key Imports

Consumer goods and electronicsVehicles and automotive partsIndustrial machinery and equipmentFood products and beverages

Import Regulations

Trade operators must confirm accurate HS classification and valuation to minimize customs delays and penalties.