F E AT U RE Panama City has a distinct blend of old and new architecture WALTER LAFFITTE, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CANAL MOVERS & LOGISTICS CORP bustling tourism sector, the city has its own strong appeal for capitalinos (inhabitants) and the country has a very strong pull for retirees. Panama City is a pathway for fast sea transportation and, because of its strategic location, has become a regional hub for the maritime and air industries, says Walter Laffitte, President and CEO of Canal Movers & Logistics Corp. Laffittes company is one of just two FIDI Affiliates based in Panama City, the other being Panama Packing & Storage, which is family-owned and managed and concentrates on the relocation of household goods on a worldwide basis. According to its website, Panama Packing & Storage operates the biggest and oldest specialised moving company in the Republic of Panama. Its services span international relocation, providing local moves, general storage facilities, fine arts packing and handling, and the storage of office files. Canal Movers & Logistics Corp. workers get busy with a packing job Panama City is a pathway for fast sea transportation and, because of its strategic location, has become a regional hub for the maritime and air industries 58 FF294 DecJan20 pp56-63 City on the Move Panama.indd 58 WWW. F I D I . OR G 20/11/2019 13:27