Under the logistic´s development framework discussion has arisen on the use of the lands adjacent to the terminal run by the Panama Ports Company.
Studies by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) confirm that in Corozal (Pacifico) "a 2000 meters port of linear dock could be built for receiving five Postpanamax ships simultaneously," reported Prensa.com.
Ports in the region are rushing to stay in the commercial maritime current which will be generated by the vessels of up to 12,500 TEU's which will pass through the canal.
With a view to the expansion of the Panama Canal the companies responsible for managing Latin American ports are making large investments in order to stay competitive.
Panamaamerica.com.pa reports that "the expansion of the Panama Canal, which is expected to be operational in the first half of 2015, has encouraged companies running Latin American ports to invest millions in order to maintain competitiveness , said sources close to the industry today. "