Categoría: International

El Salvador is entering a transformative phase of growth. With unprecedented momentum in construction, foreign investment, and national development, the need for a reliable, experienced, and strategic logistics partner has never been greater.

At BFI El Salvador, we are proud to support this new era by delivering world class solutions in relocation, project logistics, and import management for clients with high operational standards.

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A Market Defined by Expansion

El Salvador’s landscape is rapidly evolving:

• New residential towers and luxury communities
• Large-scale coastal and tourism projects
• Urban development zones and mixed use complexes
• A surge in foreign residents and returning Salvadorans

This wave of development demands precise coordination, compliance, and support from international mobility to heavy cargo, FF&E, and full import logistics.

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A Government Backing Growth and Mobility

Under President Nayib Bukele, El Salvador is offering streamlined processes and incentives that are accelerating:

• Residency and naturalization for foreign nationals
• Repatriation for Salvadorans returning from abroad
• Corporate expansion and foreign investment
• Importation of materials, equipment, and personal effects

Your clients entering the country today experience a smoother, more efficient process and we ensure it stays that way.

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A Country Reinvented Through Safety

El Salvador is now recognized as one of the safest countries in the Western Hemisphere.
This historic transformation has elevated:

• Investor confidence
• Corporate mobility
• Tourism and hospitality development
• Long-term residential demand

Security is no longer a barrier it is now a competitive advantage.

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Why Global Partners Choose BFI El Salvador

BFI is the benchmark for professional relocation and project logistics in the region.
Our expertise includes:

• International and corporate relocations
• Full import coordination and customs management
• FF&E and turnkey logistics for construction & hospitality
• High-value project cargo and specialized transportation
• End-to-end support for developers, builders, expats, and investors

We operate with precision, transparency, and a commitment to excellence in every move, delivery, and project.

Your clients deserve a partner with global experience and local mastery.

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Let’s Build Success Together

Whether your clients are entering El Salvador for development, construction, investment, or residential relocation, BFI El Salvador is fully prepared to support their journey from day one.

I would be pleased to coordinate a call to discuss how we can assist with your upcoming projects.

Moises Carballo
Sales & Relocation Manager
BFI El Salvador
Email: mcarballo@bfielsalvador.com
Phone: +503 7398 3568

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Research & Reference Links

Statista – El Salvador Safety Ranking
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1438685/el-salvador-homicide-rate/

Government of El Salvador
https://www.elsalvador.gob.sv

El Economista – Real Estate & Economic Growth
https://www.eleconomista.net

CASALCO – Construction Sector Reports
https://www.casalco.org

OPAMSS – Urban Development & Permits
https://www.opamss.gob.sv

Dear Partners,

We are pleased to share an important development that will open new commercial opportunities for exporters in El Salvador and strengthen our collaboration across the region.

1. A New Trade Framework with the United States

On November 13, 2025, the governments of El Salvador and the United States announced a Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, building upon CAFTA‑DR and designed to expand bilateral trade and reduce costs for key product categories. The White House+2United States Trade Representative+2
You can read the joint statement here: Joint Statement – White House The White House
And the fact sheet here: Fact Sheet – USTR United States Trade Representative

2. Key Benefits for Salvadoran Exports to the U.S.

• The United States will eliminate reciprocal tariffs on selected Salvadoran products, particularly those not sufficiently produced in the U.S. The White House+1
• Textiles and apparel under CAFTA-DR will also benefit from strengthened preferential access. The White House+1
• Exporters can expect lower landed costs, increased price competitiveness, and a faster entry into the U.S. market.

3. Reduced Non-Tariff Barriers

El Salvador will modernize its import procedures for U.S. goods, while both countries commit to:

• Streamlined standards, certifications, and electronic documentation. United States Trade Representative+1
• Faster approval for industrial, automotive, pharmaceutical, and medical products. U.S. Embassy in Sweden+1
• Clearer rules for digital services and e-commerce. El Salvador in English+1
• Strengthened labor, environmental, and intellectual-property commitments. United States Trade Representative+1

These improvements create a broader environment of predictability and transparency, which benefits all regional trade partners.

4. What This Means for Our Agent Network

This framework represents a strategic opportunity:

• Enhanced competitiveness for Salvadoran exporters seeking entry into the U.S.
• New product categories that may qualify for preferential treatment.
• Greater certainty for logistics, compliance, and transit requirements.
• Stronger positioning for all agents supporting cross-border shipments.

As a network, this allows us to provide more value, better guidance, and a clear pathway for clients looking to expand into the U.S. market.

5. Let’s Prepare Your Customers

We invite our partners to proactively review their customers’ product lines and identify items that might benefit from:

• Reduced or eliminated tariffs
• Updated compliance or certification pathways
• Optimised logistics planning under the new framework

Call to Action (CTA)

Contact us to schedule a 15-minute consultation to evaluate your clients’ products and determine how these upcoming changes can improve their competitiveness in the U.S. market.
Together, we can help companies seize new opportunities under this enhanced trade landscape.

El Salvador reaffirms its commitment to technology, innovation, and sustainable growth.
The country recently inaugurated the Center for the Development and Application of Emerging Technologies, Ticongle Hub, a strategic space designed to strengthen research, prototyping, entrepreneurship, and connection with national and international networks.

This initiative, led by Asociación Conexión and Ticongle , promotes specialized technical training, innovation, and the development of local digital talent, boosting the nation’s competitiveness and positioning El Salvador as a hub for technological growth in the region.

El Salvador’s forward looking vision has attracted global investors such as Tether, DataTrust, and Google, who have recognized the country’s potential for innovation and transformation:

• Tether announced a USD 1 billion investment in Volcano Energy to build one of the world’s largest renewable-powered Bitcoin mining facilities in Metapán (Tether.io). The company also received a Digital Asset Service Provider license and is planning the Tether Tower, its first regional headquarters (Reuters).
• DataTrust inaugurated El Salvador’s first Tier III-certified data center, with a USD 30 million investment, strengthening national infrastructure and data resilience (Invest in El Salvador).
• Google signed a 7 year strategic partnership valued at approximately USD 500 million, establishing Google Distributed Cloud services and opening a Google Cloud office in El Salvador to support digital transformation across education, health, and government sectors (Reuters).

Complementing these investments, El Salvador continues to implement modern legal frameworks such as the Laws for the Promotion of Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Technology Manufacturing, creating an environment conducive to sustained growth and international investment.

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At BFI El Salvador, we celebrate these milestones that position our nation as a regional benchmark for innovation, technology, and competitiveness values that also inspire our logistics and digital operations.

Mariam Acosta
Sales & Relocation Support
📧 marketing@bfielsalvador.com
🌐 www.bfielsalvador.com

Dear Partners, We are pleased to share exciting news: El Salvador and Brazil have officially signed an Open Skies Agreement, opening new opportunities for passenger, cargo, and logistics operations between both countries. This milestone strengthens connectivity, supports tourism and trade, and creates the perfect environment for new partnerships and business expansion. At BFI El Salvador, we stand ready to support you as your trusted partner, facilitating cargo, relocation, and logistics solutions that connect Latin America with the world. 🤝 The Embassy of El Salvador in Brazil invites all our partners to take advantage of this new framework by establishing contact through the Embassy as the official channel to explore opportunities, strengthen connections, and generate new business between both nations. 📩 For inquiries, you may reach the Embassy of El Salvador in Brazil at: rodrigo.monterroza@rree.gob.sv For your reference, you may also consult the official publications regarding the Open Skies Agreement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador Diario El Salvador Brazilian Senate – Legislative Decree No. 197/2025 Let’s work together to make the most of this new chapter in regional logistics. BFI El Salvador Your Trusted Partner in Logistics & Relocation 🌐 www.bfielsalvador.com

Dear Partners,

I am pleased to share that I will be representing BFI El Salvador at Breakbulk Americas 2025, taking place in Houston, USA, from 30 September to 2 October 2025.

As Key Account  Manager, I look forward to presenting how El Salvador serves as a strategic hub for project cargo and specialized logistics in Central America. From oversized and complex shipments to international relocations and customs brokerage, our team has the expertise and trusted global network to support your success.

This event is a great opportunity to:
✔ Explore new collaborations in project logistics.
✔ Learn how El Salvador connects regional and global supply chains.
✔ Strengthen partnerships within the WCA Projects network and beyond.

Looking forward to connecting with you and showcasing how BFI El Salvador can be your project hub in the region.

Best regards,
Jorge Rosa
Sales & Relocation Manager
BFI El Salvador

📧 jrosa@bfielsalvador.com | 🌐 www.bfielsalvador.com.sv

Dear Partners,

My name is Jorge Rosa, Key Account & Relocation Manager at BFI El Salvador (Moving El Salvador). With over 25 years of experience in international logistics and relocations, I am dedicated to building strong, reliable partnerships that create value for our clients and agents worldwide.

I will be attending the IAM Annual Meeting & Expo 2025 in New York, and I would be delighted to connect with you. Whether you are currently managing moves to or from El Salvador, or looking to develop new business opportunities, let’s meet and explore how we can grow together.

Our vision is clear: to strengthen global collaboration, provide seamless solutions, and support your clients with trustworthy service in El Salvador.

📌 Scan the code in the image to schedule a meeting directly with me or email me.  I look forward to connecting and creating lasting partnerships.

Best regards,

Jorge Rosa
Key Account & Relocation Manager
BFI El Salvador – Moving El Salvador
📧 jrosa@bfielsalvador.com

El Salvador and Argentina signed a landmark “Open Skies” agreement, officially opening unlimited flight frequencies for both passenger and cargo traffic between the two nations.

This agreement strengthens commercial and logistical ties, allows for non‑regular and regular flights, and enables codeshare partnerships with third-country airlines — creating greater flexibility, faster connections, and more efficient logistics between South and Central America.

At BFI El Salvador, we welcome this opportunity to serve clients and agents along this new corridor with:

• Airfreight coordination

• Cargo reception and clearance

• Special cargo handling

• End-to-end logistical solutions

As a BASC-certified freight forwarder and active member of IAM Movers, WCA World, WCA Relocations, JC Trans, and Globalia, we are ready to help you take full advantage of this new route.

📩 Contact our Commercial Manager,

Haicel Paiz, at hpaiz@bfielsalvador.com to explore your options.
We move more than cargo — we move opportunities.

 

Dear Partners,

A recent regulatory development in Mexico that directly impacts trade operations. On August 28, 2025, the Government of Mexico, through Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard, published a decree in the Official Gazette suspending the temporary importation of finished footwear under the IMMEX program.

This decision comes as a response to the misuse of IMMEX, originally intended for the temporary import of components and raw materials for export manufacturing, which was being applied to finished footwear imports without paying VAT or tariffs. The measure aims to protect Mexico’s domestic footwear industry, safeguard employment, and restore competitiveness.

📌 Key Highlights:

• The suspension applies only to finished footwear.
• Components and parts of footwear may still be imported under IMMEX, provided they undergo processing in Mexico.
• Finished footwear must now enter under the definitive import regime, subject to tariffs (minimum 25%) and VAT.
• This policy is expected to reduce contraband practices, support national producers, and preserve thousands of jobs.
• For Salvadoran exporters and our global partners in WCA World and IAM Movers, this regulatory change is highly relevant when planning shipments to Mexico. BFI El Salvador stands ready to advise, coordinate, and provide compliance support to ensure smooth operations and avoid delays or unexpected costs.

Should you require detailed guidance on customs regulations or destination services in Mexico and Central America, please do not hesitate to reach out.

BFI El Salvador
Your Trusted Partner in Freight, Logistics & Relocations
www.bfielsalvador.com.sv