Ship beef supply in Cristóbal, Panama

About the Port of Cristóbal

Cristóbal in Colón is the historic port at the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal, handling containers and general cargo.

Who orders beef in Cristóbal

Container, bulk and ro-ro ships usually provision for the next ocean passage. We quote in kg with IMPA codes so the order matches the master's requisition. Ship chandlers in Cristóbal can buy from us by the case or pallet for their own vessel orders.

How delivery works

The Panama Canal recorded 13,404 transits in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025), and many of those ships take on stores while they wait to transit. Ships at the Pacific and Atlantic anchorages can take frozen beef by launch before they transit. Terminals at Balboa, Rodman, Cristóbal, Manzanillo and Colón take delivery at the berth through our local partner chandlers.

For Cristóbal, we ship in reefer containers ahead of the vessel's call. Our partner chandler delivers to the berth, or by launch to ships at anchor, with the temperature record for the whole trip.

What to send with your request

• Vessel name and IMO numberPlus the owner or manager we invoice.
• ETA and berth or anchorageName the terminal in Cristóbal if you know it.
• Agent and next portsYour agent in Cristóbal and the vessel's next ports help us clear the order with local customs.
• Crew size and nationalityThis tells us how much halal or kosher beef to quote.
• Cuts and quantitiesIn kg or lb, with IMPA codes if you have them.