As a trusted international freight forwarder, we understand the challenges that come with navigating global trade, especially with the recent announcement of reciprocal tariffs. Now, more than ever, it’s crucial for businesses to stay agile and optimize their supply chains. We are excited to offer you strategic solutions through our Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) in the USA and Panama to help mitigate tariff impacts and streamline your logistics.

Take Advantage of Our FTZs in the USA

Our FTZs located across the South, East, and West Coasts of the USA offer unparalleled benefits to help you manage costs, build inventory close to your end-consumer, and remain competitive. Here’s why you should consider utilizing these zones:

• Duty & Tax Deferral: Import goods into the USA without paying duties and taxes when they are admitted to the FTZ. Duties are only paid when goods are entered for consumption  in the USA.
• Duty Elimination: Goods admitted into zone status and subsequently re-exported from the US Customs territory are not subject to US import duties.
• Inventory Management: Build up inventory close to your market without worrying about immediate tax and duty implications. This allows you to stay responsive to demand fluctuations, reducing costly delays and speeding up your time-to-market.
• Reduced Costs: With the current uncertainties around reciprocal tariffs, using FTZs can help shield your goods from excessive duties, offering a buffer against tariff hikes that might otherwise impact your bottom line.
• Strategic Locations: With our FTZs spread across key US regions, you can strategically position your inventory closer to major consumer markets, allowing for quicker distribution and reducing shipping costs.

Panama as a Key Logistics Hub for the Americas

Additionally, our operations in Panama provide you with access to one of the most important logistics hubs in the Americas. With direct access to the Colon Free Zone and proximity to major shipping routes, Panama offers several advantages for your logistics strategy:

• Strategic Location: Positioned between North and South America, Panama serves as a gateway to both markets, offering a prime location for distribution throughout the Americas, the Caribbean, and the USA.
• Colon Free Zone: As one of the largest free zones in the world, the Colon Free Zone offers significant tax and duty exemptions, providing an ideal environment for goods transshipment, warehousing, and re-exportation.
• Local Expertise: With our own offices and operations in Panama, we have a deep understanding of local regulations and logistics dynamics. We can help you navigate Panama’s benefits seamlessly, ensuring that your goods are efficiently moved through the region.
• Reduced Tariffs & Import Taxes: Similar to FTZs in the U.S., Panama’s free zones allow companies to store, process, or re-export goods without paying duties or taxes upfront. Taxes and import duties are only due if the goods are eventually brought into Panama for local consumption — otherwise, they can be re-exported tax-free to their final destination.

Why This Matters Now

With the new reciprocal tariffs being announced, it’s critical to find ways to lower your exposure to these increasing costs. Both our USA FTZs and Panama operations provide solutions that allow you to store, manage, and distribute goods with significant cost savings, particularly when facing unpredictable tariff changes.

By leveraging our FTZs and Panama’s logistical advantages, you gain flexibility, efficiency, and a competitive edge in today’s rapidly changing global trade environment.

Let’s Talk!

Our team is ready to discuss how our FTZs in the USA and our Panama logistics hub can benefit your business. Don’t wait—take full advantage of these strategic locations and the opportunities they present during these uncertain times.

Contact us today to learn more or schedule a consultation with one of our experts!

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