Panama Customs Brokers

What Panama Customs Brokers does

Panama Customs Brokers (PCB) is a Panamanian logistics group founded in 2005 and headquartered in Panama City, specializing in transportation, customs clearance, warehousing, and distribution services. Operating with a headcount of 51-100, the company functions as an integrated ecosystem of specialized entities coordinated under the Alliance Logistics Group (Grupo ALG / ALG) umbrella, with website presence at pcbpanama.com and grupoalg.com.

The group's core service offering spans six pillars: integrated multi-modal transportation (terrestrial, maritime, and air freight), customs management and documentation, warehousing and distribution, insurance and support, value-added logistics services, and a global alliance network spanning more than 120 countries that extends international reach beyond the Panama hub. Customer-facing technology consists of third-party platforms — the Magaya Tracking System for real-time cargo visibility and the EBS Navigator operational management platform provided by JMM Apps — integrated into the service delivery workflow.

Commercially, PCB generates revenue through per-shipment transaction fees, professional services arrangements, and ongoing service contracts with B2B clients engaged via a direct sales motion. Lead generation runs through the corporate website, dedicated commercial contact forms, customer support portals, and a social presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. The customer base targets both enterprise B2B companies with complex international logistics needs and regional businesses in Panama requiring local customs expertise and supply chain integration, with no public pricing or named customer disclosures.

Name

Panama Customs Brokers

Legal name

Alliance Logistics Group

Website

https://pcbpanama.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Panama Customs Brokers is a Panama-based integrated logistics group offering multi-modal transportation, customs clearance, warehousing, distribution, and insurance services to B2B clients, coordinated through a network of specialized entities and a 120+ country alliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Customs Brokerage & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance Management (TLAIANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Consulting & Brokerage Outsourcing (Managed Brokerage, Brokerage Operations) (TLACAFAI), Import Customs Clearance (Entry Filing & Release) (TLACAFAA), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

Keywords

• Customs brokerage services
• Logistics services
• Freight forwarding
• Warehousing distribution
• Cargo insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Panama City

HQ country

Panama

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Logistics Services: Integrated logistics services including sea, air, and land transportation coordination, customs clearance, warehousing, and distribution. Revenue generated through service contracts and transaction-based fees for specific logistics operations.
2. Customs Brokerage: Customs clearance and documentation management services with compliance focus. Revenue derived from per-shipment processing fees and ongoing service arrangements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Panama Customs Brokers provides customs clearance and integrated logistics services for international trade, including customs management (gestión aduanal), ground transportation, bonded and non-bonded warehousing, cross-docking, distribution, and cargo insurance. The company serves as a one-stop Panama-based hub coordinating end-to-end import and export operations for businesses moving goods through Panama and the wider region.

Product overview

Alliance Logistics Group operates as an integrated logistics group offering a unified platform of coordinated service offerings rather than distinct software products. The portfolio comprises six core service pillars — Transporte (integrated land, sea, and air transportation), Almacenaje y distribución (warehousing and distribution), Gestión aduanal (customs management), Seguros y respaldo (insurance and support), Servicios de valor agregado (value-added services), and Distribución (distribution) — all underpinned by a Red global de alianzas (global alliance network covering +120 countries). These services are delivered through a ecosystem of specialized companies working in conjunction, with client-facing operative platforms for cargo tracking (Magaya) and operations management (EBS Navigator).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Customs Management (Gestión Aduanal) End-to-end customs brokerage services including customs clearance, tariff classification, and customs consulting for businesses importing or exporting goods through Panama. Designed for importers, exporters, and freight forwarders requiring compliant and timely clearance.
• Transportation (Transporte) Ground transportation and freight movement services supporting import and export cargo flows. Targeted at businesses requiring reliable inland transport coordination linked to customs and warehousing operations.
• Warehousing and Distribution (Almacenaje y Distribución) Bonded and non-bonded warehousing with cross-docking and distribution services for cargo moving through Panama. Suited to importers, exporters, and distributors needing flexible storage and order fulfillment near Panama ports.
• Insurance and Support (Seguros y Respaldo) Cargo insurance and risk-backstop services covering goods in transit and storage. Intended for commercial clients seeking protection against loss or damage across the logistics chain.
• Value-Added Services (Servicios de Valor Agregado) Supplementary logistics services beyond standard transport and clearance, tailored to specific client supply-chain requirements.
• Global Alliance Network Coordinated logistics coverage across 120+ countries through an alliance of international logistics partners, extending the company's reach for cross-border cargo movements.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Alliance NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of strategic alliances across more than 120 countries enabling international logistics coordination and continuity. The global alliance network extends operational reach beyond Panama, providing customers with cross-border logistics capabilities and localized coordination in target markets.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Turgesa: Panamanian logistics group offering transportation, customs, warehousing, and distribution services within Panama and Central America. Directly comparable to ALG as a regional integrated logistics competitor operating in the same geography with a similar multi-service portfolio.
• Agunsa: Latin American logistics and forwarding group headquartered in Chile with operations across the region, providing ocean and air freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and distribution. Comparable to ALG as a multi-country Latin American integrated logistics provider offering customs and multi-modal services to B2B clients.

Direct peers

• Expeditors International: U.S.-based non-asset-based global logistics company specializing in international freight forwarding and customs brokerage for B2B clients. Closely aligned with ALG's service mix (customs, air/ocean forwarding, multimodal coordination) and similar asset-light operating model, though operating globally rather than regionally.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding and customs brokerage division of Deutsche Post DHL, with strong presence across the Americas. Directly comparable to ALG in customs clearance, air/ocean freight, and contract logistics, but with significantly larger scale and brand recognition.
• Agility Logistics: Global logistics provider with significant Middle East and emerging-markets presence, offering freight forwarding, customs, warehousing, and supply chain solutions. Comparable to ALG in the integrated multi-modal plus customs brokerage offering, especially in markets where Agility competes with regional brokers like ALG.
• C.H. Robinson: Major North American freight broker and 3PL offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, air, ocean, and customs services globally. Comparable to ALG in arranging transportation and providing customs clearance on behalf of shippers, but with a much larger technology platform (Navisphere) and broader global footprint.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Global ocean carrier that has expanded into integrated logistics including customs brokerage, inland transport, and warehousing. Comparable to ALG in offering end-to-end ocean-based supply chain solutions including customs clearance, though anchored in owned container shipping rather than asset-light brokerage.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with land, air, ocean, and contract logistics capabilities including customs services. Comparable to ALG in offering integrated transport and customs brokerage, though with a much broader global network and enterprise customer base.
• DSV (formerly DSV Panalpina): Global transport and logistics provider offering air, sea, road freight and customs clearance worldwide, with active Panama and Latin America operations. Comparable to ALG as a non-asset-based freight forwarder serving B2B shippers, but at much larger scale following acquisitions of Panalpina and GIL.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders and 3PL providers with extensive Latin America coverage. Comparable to ALG because it offers integrated customs brokerage, multi-modal transport, and warehousing for B2B shippers, but operates at global scale with owned infrastructure in most major markets.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/algpanama
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pcb-panama
• Instagraminstagram.com/alg_panama

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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