DP World Marine Services Launches New Colombia-Panama Route As It Expands Global Network

DP World Marine Services Launches New Colombia-Panama Route As It Expands Global Network

Unifeeder Group, an integrated and core part of DP World Marine Services, has launched a new direct service connecting four ports in Colombia and the port of Manzanillo in Panama, adding a new layer of flexibility to export customers, such as fruit producers in the Americas region. The service will be managed by Unifeeder Group, one of the leading multi-regional feeder and container operators in the world.  

The new route follows the introduction of the India Middle East Service (IMS) that was launched in August 2023, with a weekly service from the state-of-the-art Nhava Sheva and Mundra Terminals to Jebel Ali, UAE. The route’s weekly capacity of 1,700 TEUs is enhancing connectivity between the West Coast of India and the Middle East, bolstering the trade ties between India and the UAE and further supporting the ambitious goals as part of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). 

The new Colombia – Panama service provides the best coverage for containerised cargo between the North Colombian ports of Turbo, Santa Marta, Cartagena, Barranquilla and Manzanillo in Panama, offering swift transit times. It specifically caters to export companies dealing with time-sensitive products like fresh fruits. 

 

Adding a layer of flexibility, the service allows for additional terminals to