Vessel in transit

Integrated maritime logistics · Panama

Your vessel arrives in Panama.

We handle the rest.

Canal transits, parts in transit, containerized cargo and crew care — coordinated by a single reliable partner, with in-house customs, our own Truck Park and GPS tracking across the entire fleet. Around the clock.

Security · Traceability · Efficiency

100%
Fleet with GPS tracking
24/7
Operations & support
All
Ports of Panama
BASC
+ IMPA · In-house customs

At sea, every hour counts

A missed transit slot. A spare part stuck in customs. A crew stranded without relief.

In Panama the margins are thin and mistakes are costly — in delays, in overruns and in trust. Coordinating ten different providers to move a single vessel shouldn't be your job.

Every delay in port costs more than the service that prevents it.

The solution

One partner. Your entire operation under control.

PTY Ship Suppliers brings agency, ship supply, parts in transit and containerized cargo movement into a single team — with an in-house customs department, our own Truck Park and satellite tracking across the entire fleet. You operate; we make sure everything arrives on time, with the highest standards of safety and commitment.

PTYSS operations

Who we are

The trusted commercial partner of maritime transport in Panama

We are a dynamic company focused on serving vessels in transit and moving local containerized cargo. We add value through our in-house customs department, GPS satellite tracking across our entire fleet and our own Truck Park, among others.

We cover every port in Panama, offering all shipping lines our most important added value: proper logistics management that enables timely deliveries, following high standards of safety and commitment. This is why PTY Ship Suppliers has positioned itself as its clients' trusted commercial partner.

+10
Years of service
1000+
Vessel attendances / year
6+2
Seaports & 2 airports

Vision

To be the leading company in integrated logistics services, specialized in managing parts in transit, containerized cargo movements, ship supply and agency services.

Mission

To deliver a service with high standards of safety, quality, predictability, traceability and efficiency, leveraging our team's capabilities, cutting-edge technology and services that meet the challenges of global logistics.

Licensed to operate

PTY Ship Suppliers holds three operating licenses granted by the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) that back the pillars of our operation:

Ship Supply License

Panama Maritime Authority

Maritime Agency License

Panama Maritime Authority

Fumigation License

Panama Maritime Authority

How we work

Three steps. Zero hassle.

01

Tell us about your operation

Share your vessel, arrival date and needs. Our team responds quickly and precisely.

02

Receive a plan and quote

We coordinate customs, fleet, personnel and agency in a single, clear proposal — no surprises.

03

Operate with peace of mind

We execute in port with GPS traceability and 24/7 support. You focus on your vessel; we handle the rest.

What we offer

The versatility of our services makes us a partner for your business

Parts in Transit Management

Our parts-in-transit team is ready to support you with:

  • Parts in transit management
  • On-board delivery
  • Customs services
  • Storage at port terminals
  • Inventory service
  • Ship provisions and fumigation
  • Labor / Workforce
  • Forklifts / Cranes
  • Launch boat coordination
  • Forklift / shore crane
  • Vessel coordination

In addition, PTYSS has a complete fleet of light trucks, pickups, forklifts and private vehicles, among others.

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Parts in transit
PTYSS transport fleet

Cargo Movement

PTYSS has a dedicated department for moving your containerized cargo, offering:

  • Nationwide containerized cargo transport
  • Escorts
  • Stevedoring personnel
  • Fumigation
  • Customs services

We offer an exclusive 100% secure Truck Park to store your cargo when needed. We have International Prostar tractor units, 20-, 40-, 45- and 48-foot chassis (combos and expandable), low-beds, flatbeds and dry vans, plus Gensets to safeguard the cold chain of refrigerated cargo.

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Owner's Matters / Owner's Agents

As owner's agents, we protect the interests of all parties — technical, management or crew matters, CTM, spares, etc. These matters involve:

  • Panama seafarer visa processing
  • Airline boarding coordination
  • Immigration letter of guarantee
  • Meet & greet
  • Transport to hotel, pier or any port in the country
  • Accommodation and meals for the crew
  • Medical care when needed
  • Crew repatriation when required
  • Fresh water supply
  • Cash to master delivery
  • Waste management
  • Vessel coordination
  • Diver inspection
  • Bunkering operations coordination
  • Provisions delivery

In addition, PTYSS has a complete fleet of light trucks, pickups, forklifts and private vehicles, among others.

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Crew care
Panama Canal

Port Agents and Panama Canal Transit Agents

As a maritime agency licensed under the AMP agency license, a dedicated team of highly trained professionals is available to prevent difficulties while your vessel is scheduled to transit the Canal or call at the region's ports. We oversee every detail to clear potential obstacles before they become a concern on board. We support with:

  • Daily review of Canal transits with accurate waiting-time transit outlook
  • Pre-approval for all vessels, including Panamax and Neopanamax dimensions
  • Pre-arrival information for the master with the documentation required for the Canal reporting system
  • Monitoring of booking slots and updated lane cut-off schedule, with advice and strategy on procedures
  • 24/7 contact with personnel authorized as Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency (PCSOPEP)
  • Coordination of ancillary services to correct deficiencies found during the Canal inspection
  • Approved mandatory fumigation services, with additional attention in case of pest presence
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Protecting Agent

We ensure efficient port operations for all stakeholders, including but not limited to: overseeing port call operations, verifying the D/A proforma submitted by the main agent for compliance with applicable tariffs, validating document issuance according to instructions, arranging bunkering, certificates, surveys and any other service.

Our local knowledge of the ports and our excellent relationships with the Port and Panama Canal authorities benefit every owner and operator that uses our services.

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Fumigation

Fumigation and sanitation services for vessels and cargo, backed by our AMP fumigation license — one of the three Panama Maritime Authority licenses under which PTYSS operates. We perform the mandatory, approved fumigation services for Canal transits and port operations.

We give priority to cases of pest presence, ensuring sanitary compliance and the continuity of your operation without delays.

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Ship Chandler

Ship supply for shipping lines with the highest standards of safety and quality, backed by our AMP ship supply license: provisions, spares, technical and deck supplies for your vessel, delivered on time at every port in Panama.

Discover our specialized Ship Chandler division and its full catalog of supply services.

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Trusted by

The world's leading shipping lines and brands trust their operations to PTYSS

We work with the leading maritime operators, manufacturers and suppliers that move global cargo through Panama.

Maersk
MSC
Crowley
d'Amico Ship Management
Chiquita
Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Carrier
DHL
Thermo King
ZPMC
Gourmar
Harbour Shipping Corporation
OpenBlue
Panama Reefer Solutions
Nipro
3M
Niels Pedersen

What our clients say

Results that speak for us

"

PTYSS has consistently supported us under time-sensitive conditions with flexibility and a strong spirit of collaboration. Their proactive approach handles even complex, urgent requests efficiently and with great attention to detail — a reliable and valuable partner in our day-to-day operations.

Francesco Leboffe

Purchasing Manager · d'Amico Ship Management S.r.l.

"

Our experience with PTYSS has been excellent. They handled our operation with great efficiency and commitment — exceeding expectations, streamlining the process and significantly improving turnaround times.

Carlos A. Herrera B.

Ocean Freight Director – CENAC · DHL Global Forwarding S.A.

"

Wallenius Wilhelmsen values PTYSS's professional support and their ability to respond quickly, efficiently and effectively to our operational needs. We especially appreciate their collaborative approach and their structured, reliable contribution to our activities.

Roberto Jaen

International Port Operations & Logistics · Wallenius Wilhelmsen

Your next call in Panama starts with a conversation.

Tell us what your vessel needs. We respond fast, with a clear plan and no obligation.

Contact

Let's talk about your operation

SALES & NEW BUSINESS

Write to us for quotes, services and new business. We'll reply promptly.

sales@ptyss.com.pa

Work With Us

Want to grow with PTYSS? Complete the form and attach your CV. We'll contact you.

On submit, your email client will open with the application addressed to info@ptyss.com.pa.

Panama Pacifico Economic Area, PH 3855, 2nd floor, Offices 203 & 204, Panama City, Panama

Business Alliance for Secure Commerce — BASC

Supply chain security

Security Policy — BASC Control and Security Management System (SGCS)

PTY Ship Suppliers, committed to protecting international trade and the supply chain, is affiliated with the Business Alliance for Secure Commerce (BASC) and implements and maintains a Control and Security Management System (SGCS) in accordance with the BASC Standard v6:2022 and the BASC International Standard 6.0.2. This policy provides the reference framework to establish, review and meet our security objectives.

We are committed to:

  • Preventing our logistics operations from being used for illicit activities such as drug trafficking, smuggling, money laundering, terrorism financing and human trafficking.
  • Maintaining and continuously improving our SGCS in accordance with the BASC Standard and International Standards.
  • Complying with applicable legal requirements, those of our business partners and the commitments agreed with our clients.
  • Establishing measurable security objectives, monitoring their fulfillment and promoting continuous improvement of the system.
  • Guaranteeing the human, technological and financial resources needed to implement and improve the SGCS.
  • Promoting a culture of ethics, transparency and integrity, rejecting all forms of corruption, bribery, modern slavery, forced labor, child labor, discrimination and human rights violations.
  • Selecting, evaluating and training our personnel and business partners under security and reliability criteria.
  • Strengthening staff competence and awareness through induction and continuous training programs on supply chain security.
  • Protecting the physical security of our facilities, processes, information and our clients' cargo through GPS satellite tracking, a 100% secure Truck Park and documented controls.

This policy is communicated, understood and applied by all personnel and stakeholders of PTY Ship Suppliers, and is periodically reviewed by Senior Management to ensure its relevance and effectiveness.