El Salvador is taking a massive leap forward in international trade infrastructure. Starting this Monday, Adimex—the private partner managing the cargo terminal at San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez International Airport—has expanded its operations to a 24/7 permanent schedule. Announced by the Autonomous Executive Port Commission (CEPA), this move provides round-the-clock operational flexibility for global importers, exporters, customs agencies, and freight airlines.
This schedule shift forms part of a broader $11 million expansion investment under the public-private partnership (PPP) established in May 2022. Once completed, the project will double the airport’s annual freight handling capacity from 26,000 to 52,000 metric tons, positioning the nation as Central America’s premier logistics hub while attracting fresh foreign direct investment.
The expansion comes on the heels of impressive operational metrics. Between January and October, the terminal processed more than 29.97 million kilograms of cargo, comprising 12.56 million kilograms in exports and 17.41 million kilograms in imports, underscoring El Salvador’s growing footprint in global supply chains.
“The disposition strengthens the progress made by the country to transform the main national airport into the reference logistics hub in Central America, facilitating access to new global markets,” stated CEPA, reinforcing the government’s commitment to fostering a competitive environment for international trade.