The President of the Republic of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, met with Maersk's CEO, Vincent Clerc, during the World Economic Forum in Davos. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss strategies to strengthen trade competitiveness and modernize Panama's logistics infrastructure.
Vincent Clerc expressed Maersk's interest in continuing to support Panama's goals, especially regarding the modernization of port infrastructure and sustainability in logistics operations. Currently, Maersk is one of the 185 companies established in Panama under the Multinational Company Headquarters regime, highlighting its importance in the national economic landscape.
Maersk handles approximately 35% of Panama's import and export volumes, underscoring its critical role in positioning the country as a global trade hub. The collaboration between Maersk and Panama dates back to 1917, consolidating their relationship over the years with various operations and significant milestones.
During the meeting, opportunities were explored to develop sustainable port operations, improve global connectivity by leveraging Panama's strategic position, and offer innovative supply chain solutions. Maersk presented options on how to continue collaborating with the Panamanian government to strengthen logistics infrastructure and enhance the country's competitiveness in international trade.
Maersk's global expertise could provide innovative solutions in port technologies and process digitization, accelerating supply chain efficiency. This collaboration will not only strengthen Panama's position as a global logistics hub but also facilitate access for Panamanian companies to new international markets and improve competitiveness in foreign trade.
