DP World has gained International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification for its freight forwarding operations in Panama, enabling faster, secure, and fully compliant air cargo movements through one of the region’s most strategic 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, reinforcing operational excellence and compliance across international supply chains.

As part of DP World’s broader logistics network, this enables fully integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions, seamlessly connecting air, ocean, and inland transport services across key regional and global trade corridors.

This milestone builds on DP World’s continued investment in Panama as a strategic logistics hub, including the recent launch of a new customs-bonded warehouse designed to enhance cargo consolidation, storage, and distribution capabilities in the region. The company also secured IATA certification for air freight services in Brazil early last year. Together, these developments strengthen DP World’s ability to offer customers greater flexibility, speed, and efficiency across multimodal supply chains.

Manuel Martínez, CEO of DP World in the Dominican Republic, said:

“This certification reflects our continued focus on building a reliable, standardized, and highly competitive logistics platform across the Americas. Aligning our freight forwarding operations with IATA’s global standards strengthens our ability to support customers with secure, compliant, and efficient air cargo solutions that complement our broader port and logistics ecosystem.”

The certification process included a comprehensive 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:

DP World’s Panama freight forwarding operation plays a critical role in enabling regional connectivity, linking customers to major airlines, global trade routes, and key markets across the Americas. The certification further strengthens DP World’s position as a trusted logistics partner for customers requiring internationally certified air cargo capabilities within integrated supply chain solutions.