Ocean Freight · Felixstowe → Colón (Manzanillo Intl.)
Ocean Freight from Felixstowe to Colón (Manzanillo Intl.)
Felixstowe (GBFXT), United Kingdom to Colón (Manzanillo Intl.) (PAMIT), Panama is a 4,758-nautical-mile ocean lane (8,812 km). Vessels on this routing transit the Panama Canal. Port-to-port transit runs about 12–19 days, depending on whether the service is direct or transships at a hub.
- Distance
- 4,758 nm
- Transit
- 12–19 days
- Service
- FCL & LCL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
GoForwarder books full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) space on this lane, coordinates pickup and export in United Kingdom, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in Panama.
- Origin
- Felixstowe (GBFXT), United Kingdom
- Destination
- Colón (Manzanillo Intl.) (PAMIT), Panama
- Distance
- 4,758 nm (8,812 km)
- Estimated transit
- 12–19 days
- Routing via
- Panama Canal
- Equipment
- FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and booking
Send cargo details on WhatsApp; we confirm the rate and book vessel space from Felixstowe.
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in United Kingdom.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing Felixstowe → Colón (Manzanillo Intl.): about 12–19 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.
- 04
Import clearance
Customs clearance in Panama, coordinated with our customs broker partners.
- 05
Final delivery
Drayage from the terminal to your warehouse, with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into Panama
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Import declaration under Panama customs rules
What drives the price on this lane
- Base ocean freight (per container for FCL, per CBM for LCL)
- Bunker / fuel surcharges (BAF) and peak-season surcharges
- Terminal handling at origin and destination (THC)
- Documentation and B/L fees
- Customs clearance at both ends
- Drayage from the port to the final address
- Cargo insurance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does ocean freight from Felixstowe to Colón (Manzanillo Intl.) take?+
Estimated transit is 12–19 days port to port. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Felixstowe from Colón (Manzanillo Intl.)?+
About 4,758 nm (8,812 km) by sea via the Panama Canal.
How much does ocean freight from Felixstowe to Colón (Manzanillo Intl.) cost?+
It depends on container size or volume (CBM), the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
FCL or LCL — which one do I need?+
Below roughly 15 m³, consolidated LCL is usually cheaper. Above that, a 20-foot container starts to pay off; a 40-foot container fits about 67 m³.
What documents do I need to import into Panama?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); Certificate of origin; Import declaration under Panama customs rules.
From Felixstowe to other destinations in Panama
Other origins in United Kingdom to Colón (Manzanillo Intl.)
Ready to move your cargo?
Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.