We strongly recommend that you ship using customs broker Arturo Arauz S.A., who will arrange shipping to Panama.
Also, note to ship your items IN ADVANCE to avoid shipment delays and to allow customs to process.
Shipments to Panama:
Exhibitors can select ANY shipping company to ship their items to Panama, but please notify Arturo Arauz S.A.
To avoid delays or problems with shipping and Panama customs, we suggest that ALL items go through the customs broker: Arturo Arauz S.A., who will arrange the delivery to the convention center.
Maritime shipments arrive at Balboa Panama Ports Company, Panamá or Manzanillo International Terminal Colón.
Air shipments: Tocumen International Cargo Airport.
Receiving shipments in Panama:
BY AIR:
- We recommend your items arrive in Panama 2 weeks before the event date.
BY SEA:
Consolidated cargo: the merchandise must arrive in Panama 2 weeks prior to the event date..
Intact container: the merchandise must arrive in Panama 1 week prior to the assembly date.
Once in Panama, Arturo Arauz, S.A. will dispatch and store your shipment for delivery to your booth at the Centro de Convenciones Amador (Panama Convention Center).
There is a charge for the services of the customs broker Arturo Arauz, S.A., contact them below for a detailed price based on the items you are shipping.
Shipping Contact Information
ARTURO ARAUZ, S.A.
Vía España, Edif. Orión
Primer Piso Oficina No.1-A
Panama, Rep. of Panama
Zip code: 50700
Telephone:
+507 264-6575
+507 264-2210
+507 263-9975
+507 263-5995
Cellphone/Whatsapp:
+507 6612-1487
E-mail: latinexpocustoms@arturoarauz.com
Storage:
We offer exhibitors FREE storage of boxed items in the shipment receiving area of the Panama Convention Center on July 6-12, 2025.
All goods must:
- Be in pallets or boxes.
- Have the appropriate label.
If you're bringing samples as carry-on or checked luggage, please note:
This process is allowed but complicated and causes delays – due to customs in Panama upon arrival at the Panama Tocumen Airport.
To speed up clearance, you must notify our customs broker, Arturo Araúz S.A., before your arrival with:
- Your flight number
- Date and time of arrival
- A copy of the passenger’s passport
The fee for this service is $42.50 per luggage
To avoid delays, we recommend sending samples via DHL, FedEx, or UPS, addressed to Arturo Araúz S.A. Shipments should arrive 2 weeks before the expo.
If you still plan to bring samples in your luggage, be sure to:
- Bring a commercial invoice (see here a sample)
- Label clearly on the commercial invoice: “ITEMS ONLY FOR EXHIBITION – NOT FOR SALE – INVOICE WITHOUT COMMERCIAL VALUE”
- Arturo Araúz S.A. will handle transport to the venue with customs supervision. NOTE: Taxes may be charged on the goods – subject to airport customs upon arrival.
Click below for full instructions and contact details:
Arturo Arauz offers the service of being at the airport to help exhibitors carry promotional items brought with them.
Boxes to be returned at show end:
The boxes that will be returned at the end of the exhibition:
- Exhibitors may store empty boxes (if properly labeled) in the shipment receiving area of the Panama Convention Center between July 6-12, 2025.
- The Expo staff will return the empty boxes to the exhibitors at the end of the fair July 11th, 2025 after 5 PM. for your post-presentation packaging and shipping needs.
- Be in pallets or boxes.
- Have the appropriate label