Rise in Tariffs on Transshipment ContainersMonday, May 30, 2016 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. " The "Cons" of the Panamanian Logistics HubWednesday, July 25, 2012 Panama has proclaimed itself the No. 1 logistical hub in America, but there are still some weak links in the chain. According to businessmen interviewed by Melissa Novoa and Oscar Brown for an analysis in Martesfinanciero.com, one of the weak links in Panama’s logistics chain is that "logistics are still not moving towards comprehensive e-commerce." New Ocean Freight Service from GuatemalaTuesday, April 11, 2017 Starting from May, Hapag-Lloyd Guatemala will connect in a northbound direction with the ports of the US West Coast and once a week in a southbound direction with the European and Mediterranean ports. From a statement issued by Agexport: |
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