Logistics Companies in Panama

A wide variety of commodities transit through Panama, and repackaging and warehousing services for goods in transit are among the most in demand. However, there are also other higher-value services, such as cold chain management, which requires "Swiss clockwork" precision during handling, as the goods handled include biological samples, vaccines (under testing or finished), frozen foods, and many others. Among the main logistics activities developed in Panama, we find:

Maritime Logistics

Panama's privileged location facilitated the construction of Latin America's largest megaproject, the Panama Canal. Considering that in 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted global trade, we will consider 2019, when transit through the interoceanic waterway was 469 million tons.

Port Logistics

Among Panama's 4 main ports are:

  • Balboa, located on the Pacific coast in Panama City.

  • Manzanillo, located on the Atlantic coast in Colón City.

  • Cristóbal, located in Colón City.

  • Colón Container Terminal, located in Colón City.

  • Rodman, located on the Pacific coast in the Rousseau area.

All these ports share a common element: cutting-edge technology and logistics at the service of global trade. Thanks to the geographical location of these ports, transit times for cargo entering and being exported from Panama are much shorter than those of other countries in the region, whose capitals are more than 2 hours away from the main ports.

Logistics for warehousing goods in transit (SIT)

Currently, in addition to the Colón Free Zone, there are other areas that facilitate the storage of goods in transit for their subsequent re-export, including:

  • Colón Free Trade Zone, created in 1948

  • Panama Pacifico Special Economic Area

  • Barú Free Trade Zone

  • Other Free Trade Zones

Air Logistics

Tocumen International Airport is the country's largest airport and, among other things, is the logistics hub for several airlines operating in the region. It has recently been recognized as the best airport in Central America and the Caribbean. This airport has 35 boarding gates (allowing for approximately 400 operations per day, including takeoffs and landings).

Logistics Companies in Panama face the challenge of delivering services within the agreed time and cost margins with their clients. For this purpose, resource planning plays a decisive role, as it determines the knowledge available regarding:

  • Transit routes

    • The different alternatives

    • Involved risks

  • Available equipment for maneuvering (considering the advantages and disadvantages of its use):

    • Transportation

    • Loading

    • Packaging

  • Procedures for:

    • Handling

    • Protection

    • Labeling

    • Cargo packaging

For this purpose, it is essential to have a competent team in logistical aspects related to:

  • Logistics planning

  • Risk management

  • Supply chain management

  • Logistics operations

  • Operations Research

Finding Logistics Companies in Panama that meet the aforementioned requirements is invaluable, so it is imperative to carefully select who will be our ally during the logistics activities involved in the transport of our goods, someone who has knowledge of the available transport routes in Panama, who controls the risks of damage caused by adverse weather conditions on the merchandise, who has the required equipment for the necessary maneuvers and the trained personnel to execute them.

We recommend ensuring that the company you select for the logistical management of your goods has the capacity to demonstrate:

  • Control over multimodal operations (maritime, land, rail, and air)

  • Capacity for dry cargo storage (refrigerated is a plus)

  • Adequate structure to maximize storage space utilization

  • Appropriate equipment for correct handling of goods

  • Suitable materials to provide greater protection for goods during packaging

  • Ability to comply with local and international regulations regarding:

    • Fire prevention systems, access control

    • Good storage practices

    • Occupational safety and health

    • Phytosanitary measures (fumigation)

    • General pest control

    • Structure maintenance

Wherever possible, we recommend visiting the facilities of the Logistics Companies in Panama from which you will select your commercial ally, who will help your business reach the next level. Conducting this due diligence will greatly reduce the risks of working with companies that do not meet the minimum requirements for the proper functioning of your business, and this will have a tangible effect on the integrity you find in your products when they are delivered to your customers.

Extreme Movers PTY is an organization that owes its name, precisely, to the handling of all types of cargo, from live animals (generally cats and dogs) to heavy machinery and other oversized objects. With over 15 years of experience in cargo handling, we have the tools and human talent capable of executing the most complex and demanding operations.

If you follow our advice when selecting a logistics company, we predict great success for your business, regardless of its complexity and precision. At the same time, if you need further advice, we extend a cordial invitation for you to send us all your inquiries through our website www.extrememoverspty.com and complete our form, call our office at +507 3726011, write to us directly on WhatsApp at +507 66725960, or email us at ventas@extrememoverspty.com, or visit us at Av. la Paz in Bethania, Panama City, Panama.