Latin America is one of the fastest-moving freight markets in the world, and the forwarders who win there are the ones with trusted partners on the ground. That is exactly why Cargo Power Network is taking its 6th Annual Meeting to Panama.
The CPN LATAM Expansion Summit takes place on 25–29 January 2027 at The Westin Playa Bonita, Panama. It is a freight forwarder network meeting built for one purpose: helping independent forwarders meet the right partners face to face, and turn those meetings into real business.
If you are deciding whether this is the freight forwarding conference worth your time in 2027, here is why it should be at the top of your list.
Panama sits at the crossroads of global trade. The Panama Canal links the Atlantic and Pacific, and the country has become a natural hub for cargo moving between Asia, North America, Europe and the rest of Latin America.
For freight forwarders, that makes Panama more than a beautiful venue. It is a gateway. Holding the summit here puts CPN members within easy reach of partners from Central America, the Caribbean, the Andean region and South America, all in one place.
The timing matters too. As supply chains shift and nearshoring brings more production closer to the Americas, forwarders worldwide are looking for reliable LATAM partners. The CPN LATAM Expansion Summit is designed to make those connections faster and safer.
6 reasons to attend the CPN LATAM Expansion Summit
1. Meet selected partners, not just contacts
CPN is a network of selected freight forwarders. Every applicant is reviewed for company background, operational capability, reputation, market presence and references before approval. When you sit down with someone in Panama, you already know they passed that review.
Emails and video calls start conversations. Handshakes close them. The summit gives you focused time with forwarders from across our network of 120 members in 74 countries, so you can put faces to names and agree on how you will work together.
CPN keeps membership limited by region. That means the partners you meet are looking for you, not for ten of your competitors. It also makes the conversations more open and more productive.
Trust deserves protection. CPN supports eligible member-to-member transactions with a dedicated Payment Protection Program, so new partnerships formed in Panama start on safer ground.
CPN is part of the Logistics Network Federation (LNF). That gives members wider industry connections and a presence at major logistics events, extending the value of every relationship you build at the summit.
CPN members are experienced in project cargo: oversized, heavy-lift and time-critical shipments that need specialist partners. If project logistics is part of your business, the summit puts you in front of forwarders who speak the same language.
Forwarders from Africa and Europe are already planning their Latin America growth around the summit. Here is why they are coming:
“LATAM is a part of our growth targets, with one of our long-standing customers also increasing their footprint in the region. Meeting our CPN Freightmates in Panama is therefore the ideal opportunity to strengthen our existing LATAM relationships and build new ones.”
Melany Van Oordt, Afrigo Global Logistics, South Africa
“Our goal is to develop more business in Latin America. Being in Panama with CPN members from different countries will help us identify the right partners for our growth.”
Michael Gowrie, Remiro Freights, The Netherlands
“Panama is the natural crossroads of the Americas, and for Centrimex it is the ideal place to deepen our presence in Latin America. Our network is built on trust, and nothing replaces meeting reliable freight forwarders face to face. We are coming to Panama to strengthen our existing connections in the region, discover new LATAM partners, and turn conversations into concrete business together.”
Sanaa Hafidi, CENTRIMEX, France
“Cultural, linguistic, and commercial ties between Europe and Latin America are historic, yet there is much more space for growth. Within this space, Spedimar aims to play a major role, being the bridge between Swiss companies and LATAM companies. This mission can be accomplished if and only if we find the right LATAM freight forwarders and vice versa. From our experience, CPN in Panama represents a solid platform and opportunity to take decisive steps towards our LATAM strategy.”
Giovanni Pezzotti, Spedimar Sagl, Switzerland
Panama will be CPN’s 6th annual meeting. Since 2022, members have met every year to strengthen relationships and grow business together:
Each edition combines structured networking with time to relax and connect informally. You can see the atmosphere in our meeting galleries.
In Panama, expect focused business meetings with members, networking sessions, and social events at The Westin Playa Bonita, a beachfront resort close to Panama City. We expect more than 100 attendees.
CPN members who want to meet partners in person and grow trade lanes into and out of Latin America
Independent freight forwarders in Latin America looking for trusted international partners
Project cargo specialists seeking partners for heavy-lift and complex shipments
Owners and business development managers who decide on partnerships
When and where is the CPN LATAM Expansion Summit 2027?
The summit takes place on 25–29 January 2027 at The Westin Playa Bonita, Panama.
Who can attend the summit?
The meeting is designed for CPN members and also observers who are willing to discover CPN before deciding membership. PS: Places are limited by region.
Is there a limit on attendees per country?
Yes. Because CPN works with regional exclusivity, participation is limited in some countries.
What is the Payment Protection Program?
It is a CPN program that supports eligible member-to-member transactions, adding a layer of financial security to partnerships.
How do I register?
Register through the meeting registration page.
The best partnerships start with a conversation. Join selected freight forwarders from around the world at the CPN LATAM Expansion Summit, 25–29 January 2027, and build the Latin American network your business needs.
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