There are many choices for shipping: Fedex, DHL and freight forwarders based in Miami, Florida. Postal Service and UPS can be unreliable.
The address for shipping FEDEX AND DHL is:
Yacht in Transit “Boat Name”
Shelter Bay Marina,
30 Butner street,
Fort Sherman, Colon,
Panama
Tel: 011 507 433 3581
Most packages pay service/custom fees when sent by courier. SBM will pay these fees and receive packages in your absence. Please note that we charge a service fee of 20% of the payment or US$10, whichever is greater.
PAKYA is a freight forwarder that has serviced cruisers and other vessels. If you decide to use their services contact them at their office in Miami or Panama, via email or visit their website to make shipping arrangements.
PAKYA Miami: 305-863-1818
PAKYA Panama: +507 236-1728
Email: info@PakyaPanama.com
Website. http://www.pakyapanama.com/index.html
When sending a package to Shelter Bay Marina through PAKYA, use this address:
SHELTERBAY/Yacht in Transit BOAT NAME
7582 NW 74th Ave.
SUITE PMA 90
Medley, Florida 33166-2423
U.S.A.
Office Telephone: 305-863-1818
After contacting PAKYA, obtaining information on fees and arranging shipment, you must send a Pre-alert to them at: PTY600@yahoo.com and copy us at: info@shelterbaymarina.com, stating the following:
a. The contents of the package.
b. The value of the contents.
c. The Tracking number of the courier that delivered to PAKYA Miami.
Packages shipped to this freight forwarder without notification will be held in Miami until the shipping information is verified.
Please note: