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Unifeeder launches new service connecting Colombia and Panama

Unifeeder has started new reefer focused service between Manzanillo in Panama and four Colombian ports.

Michele Labrut, Americas Correspondent

February 16, 2024

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Unifeeder vessel sailing into port
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Unifeeder is part of DP World Marine Services and the new route marks an extension of its operations in the Caribbean basin.

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

The service allows for additional terminals to be called at the hub ports, subject to inducement  - vessels will call at the port if a sufficient amount of cargo is available and booked.

Since October 2022, DP World Marine Services has sintroduced 19 new shipping routes, enhancing connectivity between key ports worldwide.

DP World Marine Services’ route expansions include the Vietnam Indonesia Service (VIS) in April 2023 and the India Middle East Service (IMS) in August 2023, among others.

“This significant expansion of our global network reinforces DP World Marine Services’ commitment to providing unparalleled shipping solutions. Our goal is to not only meet but exceed the expectations of our customers by offering reliable and efficient services across diverse trade routes,” said Jesper Kristensen, Group COO Marine Services at DP World.

 

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About the Author

Michele Labrut

Americas Correspondent

Michèle Labrut is a long-time Panama resident, a journalist and correspondent, and has continuously covered the maritime sector of Central & Latin America.

Michèle first came to Panama as a press attaché to the French Embassy and then returned to the isthmus as a foreign correspondent in the 1980s.

Author of Seatrade Maritime's annual Panama Maritime Review magazine and of several books, Michèle also wrote for Time magazine, The Miami Herald, NBC News and the Economist Intelligence Unit. She has also collaborated in making several documentaries for the BBC and European and U.S. television networks.

Michèle's profession necessitates a profound knowledge of the country, but her acumen is not from necessity alone, but a genuine passion for Panama.

In 2012 she was awarded the Order of Merit (Knight grade) by the French Government for her services to international journalism and in 2021 the upgrade to Chevalier grade.

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