DP World secures IATA certification for Panama air freight operations
Move highlights integration across air, ocean and inland corridors in the Americas, backed by bonded warehouse expansion and earlier Brazil approval and growth.
DP World has received International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification for its freight forwarding operations in Panama, strengthening its air freight network and enabling faster, secure and fully compliant cargo movements through one of the region’s key logistics hubs.
The certification confirms that DP World’s Panama-based freight forwarding business meets IATA’s global standards for the safe, secure and efficient handling of air cargo. It reinforces operational excellence and compliance across international supply chains.
As part of DP World’s wider logistics network, the certification supports fully integrated end-to-end supply chain solutions. It enables seamless connectivity across air, ocean and inland transport services along key regional and global trade corridors.
The milestone builds on DP World’s continued investment in Panama as a strategic logistics hub. This includes the recent launch of a new customs-bonded warehouse aimed at improving cargo consolidation, storage and distribution in the region. The company also secured IATA certification for its air freight services in Brazil last year. These developments are aimed at improving flexibility, speed and efficiency across multimodal supply chains.
Manuel Martínez, CEO of DP World in the Dominican Republic, said the certification reflects the company’s focus on building a reliable, standardised and competitive logistics platform across the Americas. He added that aligning freight forwarding operations with IATA’s global standards strengthens DP World’s ability to support customers with secure, compliant and efficient air cargo solutions within its wider port and logistics ecosystem.
The certification process involved a detailed evaluation of DP World’s operational procedures, infrastructure, safety and security controls, traceability systems and compliance governance. It also confirmed adherence to key international air cargo regulations, including IATA Resolution 813zz(Cargo Intermediary Agreement for Latin America), Resolution 833(‘Ready for Carriage’ requirements) and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
DP World’s Panama freight forwarding operation plays an important role in regional connectivity by linking customers to major airlines, global trade routes and key markets across the Americas. The certification further strengthens its position as a logistics partner offering internationally certified air cargo capabilities within integrated supply chain solutions.
By combining global standards with regional operations and recent infrastructure investments in Panama, DP World continues to develop a unified logistics platform aimed at supporting trade growth, improving supply chain resilience and increasing efficiency for customers across the Americas.
