Why processing in Panama is perfect for equipment manufacturers

With easy shipping connections to key ports on WW Ocean and EUKOR trade network, the Manzanillo EPC is perfectly located for customers shipping rolling equipment to Central and South American markets.

Because of direct access to the Colón Free Trade Zone (FTZ), customers can hold finished inventory and parts closer to important markets, reducing order-to-delivery time, minimizing opportunity loss and reducing overall costs.

An FTZ is an economic zone in a country where goods may be landed, handled, manufactured or reconfigured, and reexported without the intervention of the customs authorities. By using an FTZ, companies may also delay paying import duties or avoid them altogether.

The hub capability of Manzanillo EPC is further enhanced by WW Solutions’ skilled team of experts, who have the space, experience and competencies to meet the specialised needs of rolling equipment manufacturers.

Core services include pre-delivery inspection, accessory fitting, repairs and rectifications, short- and long-term storage, and the receipt and dispatch of machines.

The EPC is located at the Manzanillo terminal itself, removing the cost and time to move cargo to an off-site processing centre.

Customers can also take advantage of the scalability offered by WW Solutions, eliminating the need for their own investment in facilities. The site offers 15,000m² of outdoor storage capacity with expansion possibilities, and large indoor storage and workshop space.