Port of Cristobal
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Cristobal: no ships in port now, no arrivals and 1 departure in the last 24 h (detected from AIS, as of Oct 3, 2026, 11:58 UTC).
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- In port now
- 0
- Arrivals, last 24 h
- 0
- Departures, last 24 h
- 1
- Ships nearby, last 6 h
- 0
Arrivals and departures AIS-detected
Ships Voydar detected in port from their AIS positions: who is in port now and who left in the last 48 hours. Calls shorter than 30 minutes are not shown, and at places without a charted harbour only ships with an IMO number count. Times UTC.
Left in the last 48 h
| Vessel | Left | Time in port |
|---|---|---|
 EA TITICACACargo (hazardous cat. A) | Oct 2, 2026, 20:11 UTC | 6 d 15 h |
As of Oct 3, 2026, 11:58 UTC.
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Ships whose AIS destination names Cristobal, with the arrival time their crew entered. Reported in the last 24 hours, due within 7 days. Crews type these by hand: a destination can be out of date and an ETA can slip.
3 ships shown, earliest first.
| Vessel | ETA (UTC) | Destination as broadcast | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICETanker | Oct 7, 2026, 00:30 UTC | PACTB | UN/LOCODE |
 YUYOTanker | Oct 7, 2026, 05:00 UTC | PACTB | UN/LOCODE |
| LUCKY CHEMISTTanker | Oct 9, 2026, 01:00 UTC | PA CTB | UN/LOCODE |
Source: AIS voyage reports via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS. Times are the crew's ETA, not a Voydar estimate. As of Oct 3, 2026, 11:58 UTC.
Arrivals per day AIS-detected
Ships Voydar detected arriving at Cristobal on each of the last 30 days (UTC), counted once per ship per day. A day with no bar had no detected arrivals, which can also mean a gap in our AIS coverage.
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| Day (UTC) | Ships arriving |
|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 0 |
Vessels near Cristobal
Ships Voydar received on AIS near the port in the last 6 hours, most recent first. Being near a port is not a port call; the board above lists calls.
No vessels detected near Cristobal in the last 6 hours. As our AIS coverage grows, arrivals and departures will appear here live.
Forecast
Model forecast for Cristobal over the next 72 hours, every 6 hours: wind, gusts, waves and visibility. Times in UTC.
| Time (UTC) | Wind (kn) | From | Gusts (kn) | Waves (m) | Period (s) | Visibility (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 163° | 7 | 0.7 | 7 | 21 | |
| 3 | 201° | 8 | 0.7 | 8 | 24 | |
| 5 | 239° | 10 | 0.7 | 8 | 11 | |
| 4 | 149° | 7 | 0.7 | 8 | 22 | |
| 2 | 127° | 6 | 0.7 | 8 | 21 | |
| 2 | 114° | 7 | 0.7 | 8 | 24 | |
| 7 | 3° | 13 | 0.7 | 8 | 20 | |
| 4 | 42° | 9 | 0.7 | 8 | 24 | |
| 1 | 347° | 4 | 0.6 | 8 | 11 | |
| 2 | 318° | 7 | 0.5 | 7 | 24 | |
| 5 | 343° | 13 | 0.5 | 7 | 24 |
Forecast: ECMWF IFS 0.25° + ECMWF WAM, run of Oct 3, 2026, 00:00 UTC. Visibility: NOAA GFS 0.25° + GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III), run of Oct 3, 2026, 06:00 UTC. Waves are taken from the wave model's nearest sea point, 20 km away.
Source: ECMWF open data (IFS 0.25° forecasts, ECMWF WAM waves). This service is based on data and products of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). Source: www.ecmwf.int. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Licence: CC-BY-4.0 + ECMWF Terms of Use.
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° and GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III) forecasts. Forecast: NOAA NCEP GFS / GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III). Licence: US Government work (public domain); NOAA Open Data Dissemination.
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Cristobal: global benchmarks
How Cristobal compares with the world's ports, from published statistics. These are the publishers' figures, not Voydar's own measurements.
- Container Port Performance Index 2023
- #236 of 405
- World Bank ranking of container ports by vessel time in port (lower rank = faster turnaround). Port identified from the CPPI port name "CRISTOBAL" (80% confidence).
- Source: World Bank, The Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Retrieved Sep 24, 2026.
- Port liner shipping connectivity, 2 2026
- 198.1
- UNCTAD index (100 = the average port in Q1 2023). Up 9% on a year earlier.
- Source: UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Data Hub, port liner shipping connectivity index (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Retrieved Sep 24, 2026.
- Containers handled, 12 months to August 2026
- 1,008,655 TEU
- Terminals: Panama Ports Company - Cristobal, Puerto Cristóbal. Months marked provisional by the AMP: 12.
- Source: Autoridad Marítima de Panamá, datosabiertos.gob.pa (CC0), form F-195, by terminal. Retrieved Sep 24, 2026.
Marine accidents investigated nearby Authority-reported
2 accidents and incidents within 100 km of the port in the published records of national accident-investigation boards since Jun 2, 2016, located where the board states a position. The most recent:
- Apr 18, 2017ACCNTSB marine investigations (CAROL)50 km away
Cerro Santiago / Tampa, Panama Canal, PA (NTSB DCA17PM011) · Cerro Santiago
- Jun 2, 2016ACCNTSB marine investigations (CAROL)40 km away
Source: NTSB marine investigations (CAROL). Courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board. Licence: US Government work (17 U.S.C. §105), public domain.
Piracy and anti-shipping incidents nearby
12 incidents within 100 km of the port in NGA's Anti-Shipping Activity Messages (ASAM) archive since Dec 20, 1989. NGA stopped updating the archive in 2024. The most recent:
- IncidentMay 22, 2022Anchored Ship46 km away
PANAMA: On 22 May, at approximately 0100 local time, an in-water and locked 9.9HP outboard engine was stolen from an anchored yacht in Linton Bay. It is unknown if a police report was made.
- Suspicious ApproachNov 12, 2021Anchored Ship14 km away
PANAMA: On 12 November, a yacht anchored at Isla Naranjo Bajo, about 10 NM east of Colon, was approached late in the evening by three men in a local panga who threatened the yacht’s crew. The panga came alongside, and it was apparent two of the three men were under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They asked to have a phone but could not say for what purpose, so the request was denied. Later one of the men showed a phone that they used to translate some of their demands. They were not subtle a
- IncidentJul 4, 2021Sailing Vessel42 km away
PANAMA: On between 3 and 5 July, a sailing yacht moored off Linton Bay Marina near position 09:36N – 079:34W was boarded. The robbers came prepared with tools and broke the door of the well locked yacht. The stolen items include a 15HP Yamaha outboard, a generator, binoculars, electronics chart plotters, a drone, tools and other items. The incident was reported to the local authorities.
- Pirate AssaultNov 8, 2019Anchored Ship54 km away
Eight armed men boarded a yacht anchored in Bahia Nombre de Dios, Panama. They restrained and robbed the five person crew and escaped. Three crew were able to remove their restraints, went to Linton Bay Marina, and made reports to the police, Coast Guard, and Port Captain. Two women were taken to the hospital for evaluation.
- Pirate AssaultNov 3, 2019Anchored Ship54 km away
Five Spanish-speaking men boarded a sailing yacht anchored in Bahia Nombre de Dios, Panama. The two persons on board were taken by surprise and were slightly injured in the scuffle, but cooperated as the armed men ransacked the yacht and stole cash, communication devices, electronics, and personal items. The yacht departed immediately for Linton Bay that night, where they made reports to the police, Coast Guard, and Port Captain.
- Pirate AssaultJul 13, 2019Vessel54 km away
PANAMA: On 13 July, a monohull with two persons onboard departed Linton Bay, Panama, for the San Blas Islands, Panama. Engine issues caused the yacht to make an unplanned stop in Bahia Nombre de Dios, where no other boats were anchored. The necessary repairs were completed but the hour was late and entering the San Blas in the dark was not an option. The crew planned to lock themselves in securely for the night. They were down below and surprised just after sunset by noise on deck. The captain w
Source: NGA Anti-Shipping Activity Messages. This reproduction, partial or complete, of any National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) or Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) product, information or data is not approved, authorized or endorsed by the Secretary of Defense, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director, NGA or any other element of the US Government. The US Government and NGA accept no liability for the accuracy or quality of this reproduction or the use of any NGA, NIMA or DMA products, information or data. Licence: US Government work — "NGA claims no copyright or other intellectual property right".
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