El Salvador is consolidating its position as a future logistics hub in Central America, with the public and private sectors working together to strengthen the country’s supply chain competitiveness.
Under the leadership of President Nayib Bukele, the country has achieved steady economic growth, creating the conditions for a unified logistics strategy after decades of fragmented efforts. A logistics cluster is now being developed, integrating companies, institutions, and organizations across the air, sea, and land sectors in a single geographic area to improve efficiency and competitiveness.
Mario Morán, president of the Salvadoran Association of Freight Forwarders and Freight Forwarders (ASAC), noted that the logistics sector recorded 11% growth between 2024 and 2025, contributing between 8% and 10% to the nation’s GDP. “We are facilitating and promoting new logistics service opportunities for our members, for industry and commerce, in line with a national vision to position El Salvador as the logistics hub of Central America. We are the main allies of our country’s export and import sectors,” he stated.
ASAC, representing 65 members that account for 85% of logistics companies in El Salvador and handle 70% of imported cargo, works closely with the Salvadoran Association of Logistics Operators and Warehouses (ASOLA), the Association of Customs Brokers of El Salvador (ASODAA), and the Business Alliance for Secure Commerce (BASC).
Expo Logística El Salvador 2025
The first Expo Logística El Salvador 2025 gathered local and international experts, global organizations, and public and private sector representatives to highlight the country’s progress and opportunities in logistics. Key topics included the development of air logistics platforms, new investments, international trade facilitation, and security.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Adriana Mira emphasized the importance of collaboration: “El Salvador is gradually positioning itself in logistics. The country is not difficult to connect, but coordination between the private and public sectors is essential. Our embassies are now promoting economic diplomacy in addition to political work, opening new opportunities for investment and global positioning,” she said.
With growing international recognition and coordinated strategies, El Salvador is steadily advancing toward becoming a regional cluster for integrated logistics services in Central America.