The American Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Panama (AmCham Panamá) held the Trade Forum: “Advances in Trade Facilitation between Panama and the United States – Market Opening Opportunities for Panamanian Companies”, a space that brought together more than 90 attendees, including authorities, international trade specialists, private sector representatives and exporting companies, to analyze opportunities to strengthen trade between the two countries.
The day began with welcoming remarks from Mariela de la Guardia Oteiza, president of AmCham Panamá, who stressed the importance of strengthening the conditions that allow more Panamanian companies to compete internationally. The program included the keynote address “Requirements for Access of Panamanian Agro-Industrial Products to the U.S. Market”, presented by Eric Dormoi, of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, who addressed the main requirements and opportunities for Panamanian products to access the U.S. market.
The forum also featured two discussion panels. The first, “Evolution of the Instruments that Facilitate Trade between Panama and the USA”, was moderated by Giomar González, of BASC Panamá, and brought together Norman Harris, Senior Manager, International Trade and Customs at KPMG Panamá; Eida Gabriela Sáiz, Vice Minister of Economy; and Edayana Hernández, Logistics Advisor at the National Customs Authority, who analyzed the progress, challenges and opportunities for strengthening trade facilitation between the two countries.
The second panel, “Export Experiences – Contrasts”, was moderated by Ana Josefina Clement, of Deloitte Panamá, and featured the participation of Noritaka Sawada, Chief Operating Officer of Alliance Logistics Group; Olmedo Moreno Díaz, Director of Operations of Grupo Calesa; Arturo Siu, CEO of Plásticos Generales; and Javier Visuetti, Manager of Regulatory and Community Affairs of Open Blue Sea Farms Panamá S.A., who shared experiences, challenges and good practices to help Panamanian companies expand their presence in international markets.
We thank the speakers, panelists, moderators, attendees and the Platinum Leadership Circle, Gold and sponsoring companies that made this event possible. Your support motivates us to continue advancing initiatives that promote trade, investment, competitiveness and the strengthening of the economic relationship between Panama and the United States.
