El Salvador is drawing regional companies seeking expansion, thanks to its economic growth and the confidence inspired by President Nayib Bukele’s administration.

Costa Rican developer Unifica recently completed the second warehouse of its Bodegas de El Salvador project in San Salvador Este, a strategic hub for logistics companies.

“We believe in El Salvador’s economic boom and trust in its progress. This motivates us to keep investing,” said Gabriela Cerdas, Unifica’s Development Manager.

The project began with Bodega 1, covering 14,000 square meters. Bodega 2, recently finished for DHL Global Forwarding, adds another 4,000 square meters. Unifica plans two more warehouses, bringing the total to 9,000 square meters.

“We are investing $15 million in total, and the construction of Bodega 2 alone generated 500 direct jobs,” Cerdas added.

She credited the Office of Planning for the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador (Opamss) for ensuring a smooth process.

“Their support made everything more efficient, allowing us to meet deadlines. Bodega 2 was completed in six months,” she noted.

Luis Rodríguez, Opamss Executive Director, suggested managing the next two warehouses simultaneously for greater efficiency.

“This strengthens the company’s position and attracts new business opportunities,” he said.

José Velázquez, President of the Salvadoran Chamber of Construction (Casalco), emphasized the positive impact on the sector.

“With continued confidence and collaboration, we will keep moving forward for the benefit of the population,” he concluded.

With growing investment and efficient processes, El Salvador is cementing its role as a regional logistics and industrial hub.