Panama receives over 14,000 ships per year carrying over 12 million containers to 80 countries. The Panamanian government has established scanners to examine containers at the commercial free zone in Colon, where over 1 million containers arrive annually. By registering trademarks with the Panamanian customs office for $240 plus $80 in fees, brands can be notified if counterfeit products are found and have them stopped from reaching global markets.