Panama: Incentives for Logistics Sector

The private sector initiative presented to the government would create "free trade zones" especially for logistics activity.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Albert White, a businessman from Panama's logistics sector, commented that in conversations held with the government, the need to modify Law 25 from 30 November 1992 was discussed. This law relates to incentives to exporters, which could be extended to transport, shipping, storage and communication companies in the logistics sector.

The businessman added to Pa-digital.com.pa that, "what we discussed is the need to turn Panama into a transfer point with the potential add value to merchandise, whether transported by air, land or sea. This also means developing the country as a multi-modal center".

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