PSA Panama

What PSA Panama does

PSA Panama is a container terminal operator headquartered in Arraiján (formerly the Rodman Naval Base) at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-based PSA International since the concession was granted in 2008 and operations commenced in 2010. The terminal provides vessel berthing, container handling, storage, gate operations, and intermodal logistics services to global shipping lines (including MSC and MOL), trucking companies, and importers/exporters moving containerized cargo through the Panama Canal. The facility features 1,140 meters of quay length, 11 Super Post Panamax STS quay cranes, and a fleet of 12 yard cranes (RMG and RTG), of which three RMG cranes are fully automated, delivering an installed annual capacity of 2 million TEU.

The terminal is differentiated by a combination of strategic geography, capital-intensive infrastructure (over $600 million invested), and operational technology including OCR systems for end-to-end cargo traceability, real-time berth status visibility, and the proprietary E-FISH-NCY Lean Management continuous improvement system built on Kaizen, Gemba, and A3 methodologies. Operating since 2020 on 100% renewable energy, with a net-zero target by 2050, PSA Panama holds ISPS Code certification for port facility security and ISO 45001 certification for occupational health and safety. The terminal is connected via the Pacific Logistic Corridor (CLC) to Atlantic coast destinations, enabling intermodal heavy cargo movement.

Revenue is generated through per-transaction fees on container handling, vessel berthing, storage, gate services, and ancillary offerings such as special cargo handling and fumigation services. The business serves enterprise B2B customers (shipping lines and trucking operators) through direct terminal operations. In 2024, the terminal handled a record 1.4 million TEU (33% growth versus 2023), capturing 31% of Pacific container traffic, with active plans to increase gate connectivity capacity by 50% by end of 2025.

Name

PSA Panama

Legal name

PSA Panama

Website

https://psapanama.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

PSA Panama operates a 2 million TEU annual capacity container terminal at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, providing vessel berthing, container handling, storage, and gate services to global shipping lines and trucking companies. The terminal is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSA International, having handled a record 1.4 million TEU in 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Container Terminal Operations

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Container Terminal Operating Services & Management (Terminal Operator / Concessionaire) (TLAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Terminal Reefer Services (Plug-In/Monitoring for Refrigerated Containers) (TLAHALAM), Warehousing, CFS & Bonded Storage for General Cargo (Within Terminal) (TLAHADAI), Port Operations Control Center / Port Call Orchestration (TLAHAFAI), Port Call Clearance & Documentation (Arrival/Departure, Customs/Immigration/Health) (TLAHAJAA), Port Operations, Stevedoring & Terminal Management (EDAOANAC)

Keywords

• Container terminal operations
• Port logistics services
• Vessel berthing handling
• Cargo yard management
• Intermodal port connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Arraiján

HQ country

Panama

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Container Terminal Services: PSA Panama generates revenue through port terminal operations including vessel berthing, container handling (loading/unloading), storage services, and gate operations for trucking companies. Services are provided to shipping lines, importers, exporters, and logistics companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PSA Panama operates a container terminal at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, providing vessel berthing, container loading/unloading via STS and RMG cranes, container storage with reefer and fumigation capabilities, and gate operations for trucking companies. The terminal delivers end-to-end port handling services to global shipping lines, importers, exporters, and land-side logistics providers with an annual capacity of 2 million TEU.

Product overview

PSA Panama operates as a container terminal at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, providing a unified platform of port operations and logistics services. The core offering combines vessel operations (STS crane handling, berth management), gate operations (OCR-enabled processing), and container storage (RTG/RMG crane operations including automation). The terminal connects to the Pacific Logistic Corridor for land-side logistics and offers special cargo handling including fumigation services. Supporting the operations is the proprietary E-FISH-NCY continuous improvement system using Lean Management methodologies. The terminal provides real-time vessel scheduling and is equipped with automated equipment and OCR technology for operational traceability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PSA Panama Container Terminal

Quantifiable outcome

• 33% reduction in process time through Kaizen initiatives
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant and minor.

• PSA InternationalcoreOthers · 1 January 2008PSA International is the global parent company that established PSA Panama as its first port in the Americas in 2008. The parent company selected Panama as the ideal location for its Americas expansion due to the strategic position at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal. PSA International provides the operational expertise, technology, and global network that PSA Panama leverages.
• INADEHsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSA Panama partners with INADEH (Instituto Nacional de Formación Profesional y Capacitación para el Desarrollo Humano) for talent development programs that empower the Panamanian workforce. This partnership focuses on educational and training initiatives that develop local talent for the logistics and port industry.
• FANLYCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSA Panama has charitable initiatives with FANLYC (Fundación de Amigos de los Niños con Leucemia y Cáncer), contributing to community health and wellness programs. This partnership supports the National Oncology Institute.
• Instituto Oncológico NacionalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSA Panama partners with the National Oncology Institute for charitable initiatives that create lasting community impact in healthcare.
• Pacific Logistic Corridor (CLC)coreOthersThe Pacific Logistic Corridor (CLC) is a strategic land route that provides PSA Panama with direct connectivity for heavy traffic, optimizing cargo mobility from the terminal to the highway linking to the Atlantic Coast. This infrastructure partnership enables efficient intermodal connectivity.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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