Bunkering in the Panama Canal plays a vital role in the global shipping industry, ensuring the continuity and efficiency of maritime transport. The Panama Canal is a key hub for global trade, linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, with over 14,000 vessels passing through each year, moving over $1 trillion in goods. We provide bunkering services in this strategic region to help ship owners optimize routes, minimize layovers, and reduce operating costs.

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The Panama Canal: Gateway to Global Trade
The Panama Canal is one of the world’s most important waterways, providing access to global markets for ships from all corners of the planet. Over 5% of the world’s maritime trade passes through this waterway, making it an important location for bunkering ships. Ports at the entrances and exits of the canal, such as Cristobal and Balboa, offer unique opportunities for prompt refueling of vessels.

The Port of Cristobal, located on the Atlantic side, and the Port of Balboa on the Pacific side handle up to 3 million tons of bunker fuel per year, making them among the largest bunkering hubs in Central America. Bunkering in the Panama Canal allows vessels to stay on route, saving time and reducing fuel costs.

Our advantages: why ship owners choose us?

1. Competitive prices and supply flexibility:
   We provide competitive prices for bunker fuel thanks to strong partnerships with leading suppliers in the region and our own storage infrastructure. This allows us to provide stable prices even in the volatile global oil markets. In 2023, our customers saved over $2.5 million by choosing our bunkering services in Panama. We offer several types of fuel, including marine gas oil (MGO), heavy fuel oil (HFO) and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
2. Wide range of bunkering services:
   We provide bunkering both at the berth in the ports of Cristobal and Balboa and at anchor, which allows vessels to save time at anchor. In Balboa, we serve more than 1,200 vessels annually, while the bunkering time does not exceed 4 hours on average. Thanks to modern tankers and a highly qualified crew, we ensure fast and safe operations, which minimizes vessel downtime.
3. Environmentally friendly fuel and compliance with IMO 2020 requirements:
   Our fuel meets international standards, including the IMO 2020 requirement to reduce the sulfur content to 0.5%. We offer a wide range of environmentally friendly fuels, including biofuels and LNG, which help shipowners reduce emissions and improve environmental performance. In 2023, we delivered over 20,000 tonnes of LNG, saving 60,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, supporting our customers’ environmental efforts.
4. 24/7 service and minimal waiting times:
   We understand the importance of speed and reliability in the shipping industry. Our team works around the clock to ensure bunkering at any time convenient for the customer. Delays in the Panama Canal can be very costly, and our goal is to minimize them. In 2023, the average waiting time for bunkering at our ports was less than 3 hours, which is 20% faster than most competitors in the region.
5. Professional team and advanced equipment:
   Our employees have many years of experience in the bunkering industry and know how to efficiently carry out the operation, ensuring safety and compliance with all regulatory requirements. We use modern equipment and bunker tankers, which allows us to ensure the accuracy and speed of operations, minimizing the risk of accidents and unexpected downtime.
6. Flexible payment terms and loyalty programs:
   We offer various payment options, including credit options for our regular customers, which makes our services even more convenient and affordable.

Main service areas

• Port Cristobal (Atlantic side): This port is the main bunkering point for ships passing through the Panama Canal from the Atlantic. On average, we handle more than 1,500 vessels per year, offering flexible terms and minimal waiting times.
• Port Balboa (Pacific side): Balboa is one of the largest ports on the Pacific coast, providing bunkering for ships leaving the Panama Canal for the Pacific Ocean. The bunkering time at this port is from 3 to 4 hours, which helps minimize downtime and maintain the shipping schedule.
• Roadstead bunkering in the South and Central Zone of the Canal: We offer roadstead