A new logistics centre has been opened in Panama Pacifico by A.P. Moller–Maersk, further cementing Panama’s position as a key gateway to Latin American markets. Spanning more than 20,000 square meters, the facility is located in a Special Economic Zone on the Pacific side of Panama and is positioned as a central distribution hub for companies from Latin America, North America, and Asia.
According to Maersk, this site supports enterprises in optimising inventory management, enhancing regional distribution networks, and reducing time-to-market from a single, highly connected location.
“With access to direct ocean services from Asia, seamless multimodal connectivity, and a location that bridges the Americas, Europe, and Asia, our Panama Pacifico Logistics Centre empowers companies to rethink how they move goods,” says Efrain Osorio,
Managing Director for Central America, Andean, and Caribbean at Maersk. “It helps them balance inventory, improve visibility, and accelerate speed-to-market. We’re giving our customers the tools to position products smarter, respond to disruptions faster, and unlock new growth across the region.”
Fully integrated into Maersk’s global logistics network, the Panama Pacifico Logistics Centre connects ocean, land, and air, offering consistent weekly ocean services, direct routes from Asia, and trucking solutions into Central America. This positions the facility as a regional nerve centre for supply chain operations.
The site provides direct links to the Pan-American Highway and nearby ports and airports along the Pacific coast. It is also linked with the Panama Canal Railway, a 76km rail route running parallel to the Panama Canal, facilitating rapid and efficient transit between the Pacific and Atlantic. Additionally, Maersk Air Cargo Services provides connectivity via Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport, linking Latin America to international markets.
“Panama is not just a stopover, it’s a launchpad,” says John Carmichael, Head of Sales for Central America, Andean, and Caribbean at Maersk. “This facility gives our customers the power to turn Panama into a strategic hub for transhipment, distribution, and growth. With our Panama Pacifico facility, companies can centralise inventory in one location, streamline customs, and serve multiple markets without the complexity of managing separate warehouses. This hub gives businesses the speed, flexibility, and cost efficiency they need to grow across Latin America.”
