• 🚢 Ro/Ro & Container Shipping Options

  📅 Weekly Sailings from major U.S. ports to Balboa and Manzanillo
  🛡️ Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured for secure transport
  🧾 Complete Customs Documentation Assistance
  📍 Real-Time Shipment Tracking for peace of mind
  🚚 Door-to-Port Pickup available across the USA
  🏢 Bonded Warehouse Services – available in Panama City and the Colón Free Zone
  💰 Affordable Rates with transparent pricing and no hidden fees

  Whether you’re shipping to Panama for the first time or you’re a frequent exporter, our team ensures a smooth, reliable, and stress-free experience every step of the way.

Royal Shipping Lines is:

✅ FMC Licensed & Bonded
✅ A U.S.-based company
✅ Experienced with Copart, IAAI, Adesa & Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RB Auctions)
✅ Compliant with Panamanian Customs regulations

Let our team guide you through each step — from pickup in the USA to customs clearance at the Ports of Balboa and Manzanillo, with bonded warehouse services available in Panama City and the Colón Free Zone

Whether you’re moving abroad permanently, studying, or relocating for work, Royal Shipping Lines provides secure and affordable shipping services for personal effects and household goods from the USA to Panama. With regular sailings to the Ports of Balboa and Manzanillo, plus bonded warehouse services in Panama City and the Colón Free Zone, we make international moving simple, efficient, and stress-free.

📦 Household Goods & Personal Effects Shipping
We handle a wide variety of items essential for your move, including:

• Furniture (beds, sofas, tables, cabinets)

• Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)

• Electronics (TVs, computers, sound systems)

• Kitchenware & everyday household essentials

• Clothing, books, and personal belongings

• Packed boxes or full household shipments

🚛 Relocation Services & Options
Our team ensures your belongings arrive safely and on time with flexible shipping methods:

• FCL (Full Container Load): A private 20ft or 40ft container for entire household moves

• LCL (Less-than-Container Load): Shared containers for smaller shipments or partial moves

• Door-to-Port & Inland Delivery: Pickup anywhere in the USA with delivery to your selected Panamanian port or bonded warehouse in Panama City or Colón Free Zone

• Customs Clearance Support: Guidance on required documentation and smooth processing with Panamanian Customs

• At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping all types of vehicles from the USA to Panama’s main ports — Balboa and Manzanillo, with bonded warehouse services available in Panama City and the Colón Free Zone. We ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient transport for every shipment, fully compliant with Panamanian customs regulations.

  🚗 Passenger Cars
  🚙 SUVs and Crossovers
  🚐 Pickup Trucks and Vans
  🏍️ Motorcycles and Scooters
  🚛 Commercial Trucks and Fleets
  🚐 Motorhomes & RVs
  🏌️ Golf Carts – ideal for resorts, hotels, and private communities
  🏎️ Luxury, Classic & Collector Vehicles

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping boats, jet skis, and other watercraft from the USA to Panama’s main ports — Balboa and Manzanillo, with bonded warehouse services available in Panama City and the Colón Free Zone. Whether you’re transporting a personal boat, a fleet of jet skis, or larger recreational vessels, our team ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery, fully compliant with Panamanian customs regulations.

⚓ Types of Boats & Watercraft We Ship to Panama

🛶 Small Boats & Dinghies – shipped in containers or crated for protection
🚤 Jet Skis & Personal Watercraft – shipped on trailers or secured in containers
🛥️ Yachts & Luxury Boats – transported via specialized carriers for maximum safety
⛵ Sailboats – shipped with cradles or flat-rack containers
🚢 Commercial & Fishing Boats – oversized shipping options available

Panama’s role as a regional logistics hub and its thriving construction, agriculture, and industrial sectors make it a major destination for importing heavy machinery and equipment. At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective shipping solutions from the USA to Panama’s key ports — Balboa, Manzanillo, and Colón Free Zone. From oversized equipment to specialized industrial cargo, our logistics experts handle every detail.

🚜 Agricultural Machinery Shipping

We ship a wide range of farming equipment essential to Panama’s agricultural industry, including:

• Tractors

• Harvesters & Combines

• Planters & Seeders

• Sprayers & Cultivators

• Other essential farm machinery and attachments

🏗 Construction & Industrial Equipment Shipping

Our team specializes in transporting oversized and heavy-duty machinery for construction, mining, and industrial use, such as:

• Excavators, Bulldozers & Loaders

• Cranes, Graders & Forklifts

• Heavy Trucks & Earthmoving Equipment

• Specialized Industrial & Mining Machinery

• At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide international shipping to Panama’s busiest seaports and offer bonded warehouse solutions near Panama City and Colón, ensuring smooth customs clearance, secure storage, and efficient distribution of vehicles, containers, and machinery.

  📍 Port of Balboa – Panama’s largest Pacific port, handling containerized cargo, vehicles, and RoRo shipments
  📍 Port of Manzanillo – major Atlantic port in Colón, specializing in container, vehicle, and bulk cargo imports
  📍 Colón Free Zone – one of the world’s largest duty-free zones, serving as a hub for vehicle imports, transshipment, and commercial trade

  🏢 Bonded Warehouses in Panama
  📍 Panama City – bonded warehouse facilities for customs clearance, secure storage, and nationwide distribution
  📍 Colón – customs-bonded warehouses supporting import/export trade, vehicle storage, and container logistics

🛳️ East Coast USA (Miami, Jacksonville, Savannah → Balboa / Colón / Manzanillo): 6–8 days 🚀 Fastest Route
🛳️ Gulf Coast USA (Houston, New Orleans → Balboa / Manzanillo): 8–10 days
🛳️ West Coast USA (Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle → Balboa): 12–15 days

⚠️ Transit times are approximate and may vary depending on the shipping line, chosen port, route, seasonal conditions, and whether you select RoRo, Lo/Lo, or container shipping.

👉 Fastest Route: Shipping from the U.S. East Coast to Panama’s ports (Balboa, Colón & Manzanillo) typically takes only 6–8 days, making it the most efficient choice for vehicles, machinery, and containerized cargo.

🚗 Ro/Ro (Roll-On/Roll-Off)
Your vehicle is driven directly onto the vessel and secured inside a weather-protected cargo deck. This option is ideal for operable cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, buses, and machinery, offering a fast and cost-effective solution to Panama’s major ports — Balboa, Manzanillo, and Colón Free Zone.

📦 Container Shipping
Best for non-running vehicles, motorcycles, golf carts, boats, or high-value cars. Containers are available in 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft sizes, with shared container options (LCL) to reduce costs or full container loads (FCL) for maximum security. This method provides enhanced protection against weather, theft, and damage, making it the preferred choice for luxury, classic, or collector vehicles, as well as household goods and commercial cargo.

To ensure smooth customs clearance when shipping personal effects or household goods from the USA to Panama, you will typically need the following documents:

• Valid Passport – copy of the consignee’s identification page

• Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with shipment details

• Packing List / Inventory – detailed list of all items included in the shipment

• Commercial Invoice or Valuation – if required for customs purposes

• Proof of Residence in Panama – such as a lease agreement, work permit, or residency card (for those relocating)

• Import Permit or Authorization – for restricted or regulated items

⚠️ Important: Panamanian Customs may request additional documentation depending on the nature of the shipment. Our team at Royal Shipping Lines will assist you throughout the process to ensure compliance and avoid delays.

✅ Original Vehicle Title (clear of liens)
✅ Bill of Sale or Purchase Invoice
✅ Valid Passport or Driver’s License
✅ Consignee’s Panamanian Tax ID (RUC – Registro Único de Contribuyentes)

Shipping a boat from the USA to Panama’s main ports — Balboa and Manzanillo — is a straightforward process with Royal Shipping Lines. Our team manages every step to ensure your vessel arrives safely and in full compliance with Panamanian customs regulations.

Steps to Ship a Boat to Panama:

1. Prepare Documentation – Original vessel title, registration, bill of sale, and a valid passport for the consignee.

2. Select Shipping Method – Choose between RoRo (for trailer-ready boats) or container/flat-rack shipping for smaller boats, jet skis, or sailboats.

3. Boat Preparation – Drain fuel and water tanks, disconnect batteries, and secure all loose items.

4. Transport to U.S. Port – We arrange pickup anywhere in the USA and deliver your boat to the nearest port of departure.

5. Loading & Shipping – Your boat is professionally secured for ocean transport and shipped to your selected Panamanian port.

6. Customs Clearance in Panama – Our agents assist with clearance, duties, and delivery arrangements, including bonded warehouse options in Panama City and the Colón Free Zone.

⚠️ Important: Certain items (hazardous materials, firearms, or restricted equipment) cannot be shipped with boats. Our team will guide you through Panamanian regulations to ensure a smooth process.

When shipping heavy machinery or industrial equipment from the USA to Panama, the following documents are typically required for smooth customs clearance:

• Commercial Invoice – with full description and value of the equipment

• Packing List – detailed breakdown of machinery, parts, and accessories

• Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with shipment details

• Certificate of Origin – confirming where the machinery was manufactured

• Import Permit or Authorization – if required for specific machinery types

• Valid Passport or Company Registration Documents – for the consignee in Panama

⚠️ Important Requirements for Equipment:

• Machinery and equipment with tracks must be thoroughly cleaned prior to delivery to prevent soil contamination and avoid customs delays.

• All equipment must be fully operable, with no major issues or leaks, to be accepted for shipping.

• Panamanian Customs may request additional paperwork depending on the equipment type, condition (new or used), and intended use.

Our experts at Royal Shipping Lines will guide you through every step to ensure compliance and avoid delays or extra charges.

Used Vehicles (Gasoline/Diesel):

• Private use: Must be less than 10 years old from the manufacture year.

• Commercial use (e.g., buses, trucks): Usually must be less than 7 years old.

2. Right-Hand Drive Vehicles

• Prohibited: Only left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles are allowed.

The Panamanese government strictly prohibits certain products from being imported to protect public safety, cultural integrity, and the environment. Below is a list of items that cannot be imported into Panama:

• 🪙 Counterfeit coins or currency-like printed materials, as well as any equipment or instruments for manufacturing coins.

• 🍷 Liquors, wines, beers, or medicines with false labeling or harmful preparations.

• 🔫 Certain firearms, weapons, or war materials.

• 🎟 Foreign lottery or raffle tickets.

• 🌿 Opium (gum or for smoking purposes).

• 📚 Obscene publications such as brochures, books, magazines, newspapers, or postcards that insult or misrepresent Panama’s culture or dignity.

• 🌱 Plants, seeds, or animals restricted by the Ministry of Agriculture.