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May 15, 2026 at 10:48 AM
DP World has received certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its freight forwarding operations in Panama. This certification enables faster, safer, and fully compliant air freight movements through one of the region’s strategically important logistics hubs.
The IATA certification confirms that DP World’s freight forwarding in Panama meets the global IATA standards for the safe, secure, and efficient handling of air freight. This enhances operational excellence and compliance with international standards in supply chains.
Integration into the logistics network
As part of DP World’s comprehensive logistics network, the certification enables fully integrated solutions for the entire supply chain. These solutions seamlessly connect air, sea, and land transport services across key trade routes in the region and worldwide.
The certification is part of DP World’s ongoing investments in Panama as a strategic logistics location. This also includes the recent opening of a new customs-bonded warehouse aimed at improving the consolidation, storage, and distribution of freight in the region. Furthermore, the company received IATA certification for air freight services in Brazil last year. These developments enhance DP World’s ability to offer customers greater flexibility, speed, and efficiency in multimodal supply chains.
Manuel Martínez, CEO of DP World in the Dominican Republic, commented on the certification: „This certification reflects our continuous commitment to building a reliable, standardized, and competitive logistics platform in the Americas. Aligning our freight forwarding with IATA’s global standards strengthens our ability to support customers with safe, compliant, and efficient air freight solutions that complement our broader port and logistics ecosystem.“
The certification process included a comprehensive assessment of DP World’s operational processes, infrastructure, security and control systems, and compliance governance. It also reviewed adherence to key international regulations for air freight, including IATA Resolution 813zz (Cargo Intermediary Agreement for Latin America) and IATA regulations for dangerous goods, which are among the strictest global frameworks for handling hazardous materials.
DP World’s freight forwarding in Panama plays a crucial role in enabling regional connectivity, linking customers with major airlines, global trade routes, and key markets in the Americas. The certification strengthens DP World’s position as a trusted logistics partner for customers requiring internationally certified air freight capabilities within integrated supply chain solutions.
By combining global standards with strong regional implementation and recent infrastructure investments in Panama, DP World continues its strategy to build a unified logistics platform that supports trade growth, enhances supply chain resilience, and provides greater efficiency for customers in the Americas.
