I Panama companies warn that container traffic will drop if the implementation of the new tariffs for food import inspections are not stopped.
The Business Council Logistics (Coel) is concerned that if the new tariffs do come into force of on July 3, "... the window will open for other state institutions to suggest similar increases, putting at risk the second most important sector of the Panamanian economy after the Panama Canal. "
Freight carriers are waiting up to 52 minutes to be attended to and complete the formalities at the border crossing of Peñas Blancas, on the border with Nicaragua.
A study by the Georgia Tech Foundation at the border of Costa Rica detected delays in Peñas Blancas and the difficulties faced by cargo carriers when carrying out the formalities related to payments and inspection of merchandise.
On March 25 international and local experts will discuss the logistical impact on the region of the expansion of the canal at the Panama Logistic Summit event.
On March 25 national and foreign experts will be attending the "Panama LogisticSummit". At the event, which is organized by the Maritime Chamber of Panama with the support of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, discussions will be held on the logistical impact on the region of the enlargement of the Panama Canal.
Panama's advantages in combining sea, air and rail transport will be featured at the XVI International Maritime Conference and Exposition.
Businessman Eduardo Segura emphasized that Panama’s advantage in business regarding logistics lies in its capabilities as a multimodal center, where railway, ports, air and sea freight used simultaneously are the country’s greatest strength, which must be further advanced.
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