# Logistics

> Panama is the logistics hub of the Americas thanks to the Panama Canal (~5% of world maritime trade), the Colon Free Zone (second largest in the world), and ports on both oceans. Territorial tax regime.

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The Panama Canal handles approximately ~5% of world maritime trade. The Colon Free Zone is the second largest free zone in the world after Hong Kong. Panama has world-class ports on both oceans and the Hub of the Americas (Copa Airlines) connects to over 80 destinations.

## Key figures

- **~5%** — World Trade _(Source: ACP (comercio marítimo))_
- **#1 Américas** — CFZ Ranking _(Source: Cámara ZLC / Wikipedia 2026)_
- **80+** — Copa Destinations _(Source: Copa Airlines)_

## Opportunities

- **Regional Distribution** — Distribution center for Latin America from the Colon Free Zone.

## Resources

- [Colon Free Zone - Official](https://www.zolicol.gob.pa/)