Car Shipping to Panama With West Coast Shipping

Ship Cars to Panama: Get Instant Shipping Rates

Ship your cars to Panama with a reliable US partner using container shipping and air freight. Since 2007, we've transported tens of thousands of vehicles to Panama from anywhere in the US, including auctions, and dealerships, for both retail and wholesale importers and exporters.

Save on international car shipping with our consolidated container service from California, Florida, and New Jersey. Get instant car shipping rates to Cristobal using our car shipping calculator.

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West Coast Shipping

Why Choose Us to Ship Cars to Panama

With over 17 years of expertise in Panamanians car shipping, we've helped thousands of customers ship their vehicles from the USA to Panama. Our comprehensive door-to-door car shipping service includes:

Expert car shipping to Panama with certified asbestos testing included
Weekly container consolidation saving up to 50% on shipping costs to Panama
Complete ROVER system and customs clearance documentation handling
Nationwide pickup from our US facilities in California, Florida, and New Jersey
Door-to-door delivery to major Panama ports
Specialist knowledge of Panamanians import regulations and asbestos requirements

We collect your vehicle from anywhere in the US using open or enclosed car transporters. The car is then transported to our nearest export warehouse in California, Florida or New Jersey.

You always have the option to deliver/drop off the vehicle yourself.

With nearly 2 decades of experience in loading containers, we make sure that your cars are safely secured for their journey overseas.

Our team works closely with US Customs to clear cars for export.

For a seamless car import experience, we work with reliable partners worldwide to ensure your cars arrive safely and are properly cleared with import customs.

AIRPLANE

Need your vehicle fast? Air freight delivers in just 3-10 days, making it the quickest shipping option—significantly faster than container or RoRo shipping. Exact timing depends on customs and documentation.

SHIPPING CONTAINER

Our containers fit 1-4 vehicles—running or non-running—and offer cost-saving consolidation shipping. For high-value cars, we provide dedicated 20ft or 40ft containers.

RORO VESSEL

RoRo shipping requires vehicles to be operational and empty. Available ports and rates vary. Note: This method is only available for oversized cars

Panamanian CAR SHIPPING COSTS

How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car to Panama?

Base shipping costs to Panama include:

Container shipping costs start at $2,750 for standard vehicles
Air freight available for expedited delivery to Panamanian airports
Import duties: 10% duty + 10% GST for cars under 30 years old, 0% duty + 10% GST for cars over 30 years

Additional considerations:

Our container consolidation service saves up to 50% on shipping costs to Panama
Optional Cargo Damage Protection available for peace of mind
Door-to-door service includes all handling and documentation fees

“Excellent communication and genuine interest in our vehicles well being throughout the whole process. Highly recommend them for all your vehicle shipping needs!”

Alexander

San Francisco, California

Panamanian Car Protection During Import

Protect your vehicle during international shipping to Panama with comprehensive Cargo Damage Protection and mandatory asbestos testing. Our coverage safeguards your car from pickup in the USA through delivery in Panama, while our certified testing ensures compliance with strict Panama import regulations.

Most standard auto insurance policies don't cover international shipping to Panama. If you decline Cargo Damage Protection, please note that our liability is capped at $500 per the Carriage of Goods at Sea Act. Additionally, all vehicles require successful asbestos testing before being cleared for import into Panama.

Key Protection Features:

Comprehensive door-to-door coverage
Protection during container shipping
Coverage during inland transit

Wholesale Car Import & Export Solutions

We provide high volume dealers, auctions, wholesalers and event organizers turn-key shipping solutions for their vehicles.

End-to-End solutions between the US and the world
Vehicle collection & export clearance
Private warehouses in CA, FL, NJ
Vehicle and parts consolidation
Use our carrier bookings or your own
Ability to choose your own import agent when shipping dedicated containers
Expedited Air Freight options

Documentation For Car Shipping to Panama

Shipping your car from the USA to Panama requires specific documentation and compliance. Here are the required documents:

Essential Documentation: