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Inventory, fulfillment and customs options run under one bilingual operation. Depending on whether each SKU is destined for the local market or for re-export, we hold it in bonded storage (depósito aduanero) or inside the ZLC, and our local team runs your supply chain end to end, from cargo receipt at Balboa, Cristóbal, MIT, CCT or Tocumen to last-mile delivery.







| Bonded buffer (depósito aduanero) | Regional stock in the ZLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Destination of the SKU | Panamanian market | Re-export across LATAM |
| Customs handling | Bonded entries through licensed brokers reporting to the DGA | ZLC declarations |
| Why hold stock there | Safety stock without front-loading duties on inventory that may take months to sell | Forward stock close to dealers and customers in several LATAM markets |
| Outbound | Local Panamanian delivery | Trucking via the Panamerican Highway, plus ocean and air to the Caribbean and South America |

Founded in 1992 by John Crespo, Interworld Freight serves more than 14,000 clients from its own offices in the USA, Panama, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. It is a founding member of the World Cargo Alliance, IATA accredited, CTPAT certified and WCAworld Best Partner 2022. In Panama, our 3PL team coordinates bonded entries, ZLC declarations and standard import clearance with licensed customs brokers and the DGA, and forwards freight under our WCA membership. Outsourcing warehousing and fulfillment to a single local partner reduces operational costs, backed by expertise in international logistics and Panamanian customs (bonded, ZLC and standard import flows) that keeps global shipping smooth.


