Where to Buy Trailers in Panama: Dealers in Panama City, Colón, David + Online

Panama's trailer market serves construction, agriculture, logistics, and recreation. Key dealers:

Panama City (Metro Area)

• Trailers, S.A.: Via Brasil / Transístmica. Cargo, equipment, travel trailers. Financing available.
• Remolques Panamá: Via Centenario. Cargo, dump, flatbed. Custom fabrication.

Colón (Caribbean Side)

• Trailer Center: Free Zone / Colón 2000 area. Cargo, car haulers, boat trailers. Duty-free options for re-export.

David (Chiriquí, West)

• Casa de los Trailers: Pan-American Hwy. Cargo, livestock, horse trailers. Agricultural focus.

Online / Import Channels

• MercadoLibre Panamá / Encuentra24: New/used listings (verify seller)
• US manufacturers (Big Tex, PJ, Load Trail): Ship to Panama via freight forwarder (Miami → MIT/Panama Pacifico)
• Direct from China (Alibaba): Container loads; require import license, ITA (Technical Inspection), ANAM (environmental)

Regulatory Checklist

• Transit Authority (ATTT): Vehicle registration, plate, inspection (RTV)
• Customs: 10–15% duty + 7% ITBMS (VAT) on CIF value; used trailers restricted
• Weight/dimensions: Max 40 tons GVW, 2.6 m width, 4.15 m height, 18 m length (national roads)
• Insurance: Mandatory SOAT (third-party liability)

For commercial fleets: consider leasing (Banco General, Banistmo, Global Bank) vs. purchase — tax treatment differs.