Bitumen Supplier in Panama: Grades, Specs and Delivery
Pro-Road Global supplies PEN 60/70 and AC-30 bitumen in Panama, delivered to Colón in 3 days.
Pro-Road manufactures PEN 60/70 penetration-grade bitumen and AC-30 viscosity-graded asphalt cement, shipped from our own plants with technical datasheets. Weekly sailings deliver to Colón year-round. Below you will find the grade table, delivery details for Colón, and the documentation Panama projects ask for.
Product range
Which bitumen grades are available in Panama?
The grades available are PEN 60/70 penetration-grade bitumen and AC-30 viscosity-graded asphalt cement. Grade codes that link through open that grade’s datasheet.
| Grade | Type | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| PEN 60/70 | Penetration-grade bitumen, medium | General hot-mix paving, the most widely used grade |
| AC-30 | Asphalt cement, viscosity graded | Hot-mix asphalt in warmer service conditions |
Delivery
How does delivery to Panama work?
Delivery works by container sailings to Colón. Sea transit takes 3 days.
Your quote confirms the sailing schedule and door-to-site timing for your order.
Penetration-grade bitumen and asphalt cement ship in big bags of 1000 to 1300 kg, or in drums. The minimum order is 24 MT, one full 40-foot container.
Melting
How do you melt bitumen from big bags?
You melt bitumen by heating the whole bag in a melting unit.
- A big bag holds 1000 to 1300 kg and is lifted by its four lifting loops.
- A forklift, telehandler or crane with a spreader handles the load.
- Bags are lifted level, one at a time.
- No special decanting equipment is needed to move a bag from the container to the melter.
Bags are charged whole into the melting unit, so nobody cuts, breaks or shovels the solid binder. Heat is applied indirectly, keeping the binder from scorching against the wall. Local overheating is what damages a binder, and controlled heating is what avoids it. The melted binder is drawn off to the distributor or the plant. Pro-Road’s ASMELT bitumen melter and decanter is built for this process. If you already run a melting unit, the big-bag format loads straight into it.
Applications
Which grade suits Panama’s climate and traffic?
The best grades for Panama are AC-30 and PEN 60/70, for hot-climate, heavy-traffic paving. Your quote confirms the grade against your project specification.
- AC-30 is a viscosity-graded asphalt cement, suited to sustained heat and heavy-traffic paving.
- PEN 60/70 is a medium penetration grade for general hot-mix paving.
Panama’s lowland and coastal areas average 26 to 30°C year round. Highland areas such as Chiriquí, Valle de Antón and Cerro Azul run cooler due to elevation. Big bags are stored on level, drained ground. They are kept off the surface on pallets or dunnage, and covered against prolonged sun and rain. Solid bitumen does not separate the way an emulsion does. This makes bag fabric protection the storage priority.
Panama’s Ministerio de Obras Públicas (MOP) is the national road authority. AC-30 asphalt cement appears by name in MOP’s national road tenders. Its 2026 investment programme allocates more than B/.1,220 million to 35 road projects nationwide. DGNTI-COPANIT 85-2005 and DGNTI-COPANIT 382, issued under Panama’s Ministerio de Comercio e Industrias, are the country’s own asphalt cement standards.
Why Pro-Road
Why buy bitumen for Panama from Pro-Road Global?
You should buy from Pro-Road Global because it controls quality, price and logistics from plant to port:
Documentation
What documentation ships with each container?
Each container ships with the grade’s datasheet, the commercial invoice, the packing list and the bill of lading. Datasheets for our full grade range are on our datasheets page.
Ask for the datasheet of any grade with your quote request.
Commercial terms
What commercial terms does Pro-Road offer?
Pro-Road supplies Panama on CIF or CFR terms to Colón. Your quote states the incoterm, freight and delivery window.
Standard payment is in advance. Qualifying buyers can request 50% in advance and 50% against the bill of lading. Approval depends on the company profile and credit record.
FAQ
What do buyers ask most about bitumen supply to Panama?
Buyers most often ask about big-bag handling, minimum order size and melting.
How are big bags lifted and handled on site?
Big bags hold 1000 to 1300 kg and are lifted by their four lifting loops. A forklift, telehandler or crane with a spreader handles the load. Bags are lifted level, one at a time.
Can big bags be stored outdoors, and for how long?
Yes, big bags can be stored outdoors on level, drained ground. Keep them off the surface on pallets or dunnage, and covered against prolonged sun and rain. Solid bitumen does not separate the way an emulsion does. This makes bag fabric protection the storage priority.
How do we melt the bitumen?
You melt bitumen by heating the whole big bag in a melting unit. Heat is applied indirectly, so nobody cuts, breaks or shovels the solid binder. Controlled heating protects the binder from local overheating and damage.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The minimum order is 24 MT, one full 40-foot container.
Which penetration grade suits Panama’s climate?
Panama’s hot, humid lowlands call for a stiffer grade such as PEN 60/70 or AC-30. Highland areas run cooler due to elevation, and your quote confirms the grade against your project specification.
What documentation ships with the container?
Each container ships with the grade’s datasheet, the commercial invoice, the packing list and the bill of lading. Datasheets are on our datasheets page.
How long does delivery to Panama take?
Sea transit takes 3 days to Colón, with weekly sailings. Your quote confirms the exact schedule and door-to-site timing.
Can we appoint our own inspector?
Yes. Pro-Road accepts third-party inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas or a similar body at your request. The inspection is quoted and billed separately.
Do you supply cold mix asphalt?
Yes. Pro-Road produces cold mix for patching and road maintenance. Supply is in container volumes for contractors and municipalities. State your volume and destination port in your request.
Ready to order bitumen in Panama?
Tell us your grades, quantities and delivery timeline through our contact page or email info@proroadglobal.com. Pro-Road Global will respond with availability and freight for Colón.
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