Port Of Spain - Laparkan (Trinidad) Limited (Trinidad)
Port Of Spain - Laparkan (Trinidad) Limited (Trinidad) is part of the Laparkan Group of Companies, a transportation logistics and related services provider with a historical footprint spanning the Caribbean, Latin America, and North America. Established in 1983, the Laparkan group operates as an NVOCC and maintains a network of gateways and offices across the region. Laparkan’s services extend from air and ocean freight to customs brokerage, warehousing, and door-to-door distribution, underscoring its role as a comprehensive logistics partner in the Caribbean.
The Trinidad operation emphasizes both freight forwarding and broader logistics support. The group’s air freight capabilities are highlighted by Laparkan Airways Inc., an IATA-certified cargo carrier that offers regular and charter flights into Caribbean markets from Miami, enabling direct connectivity for shipments to and from the region. The company’s ocean logistics capabilities include FCL and LCL consolidation from multiple gateways, complemented by inland distribution and final-mile services. The network in the Caribbean and Latin American markets is supported by a combination of company-owned hubs and a network of direct sales offices and exclusive agents, facilitating sales, cargo handling, customs clearance, and door delivery.
Laparkan positions itself as a licensed and bonded air and ocean cargo network with extensive expertise in North American, Caribbean, and Latin American trading routes. The organization emphasizes its capacity for handling a broad range of cargo, including perishable goods, dangerous goods, and project cargo, as well as oversized shipments requiring specialized handling. The group operates integrated air and ocean transshipment hubs in Colón, Panama, and Port of Spain, Trinidad, enabling more streamlined cross-regional movement. The overall business model includes a focus on customer service, global tracking, and door-to-door delivery, leveraging a network of North American gateways and Caribbean offices to support international shipments.
In addition to the core freight forwarding services, Laparkan provides related logistics functions such as warehousing and distribution, freight consolidation, and documentation services, along with customs clearance and pre-alert communications. The company’s extensive Caribbean network—along with its North American and Latin American gateways—positions Laparkan as a leading cargo partner in the region, enabling customers to manage complex supply chains with a combination of air, ocean, and inland logistics options.
For customer inquiries and communications, Laparkan has established contact channels through its offices and agents, with centralized correspondence routed to specified email addresses for regional coordination. This approach aligns with its emphasis on coordinated service delivery across its multi-country network and reinforces its role as a regional logistics facilitator for Caribbean trade routes.
