DHL Express has launched direct flights between Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and Panama.Panama is gaining attention as a center for logistics and fast becoming an economic powerhouse in Latin America, said Stephen Fenwick, CEO for DHL Express Americas.

“Connecting our customers along this key trade route with expedited flights gives businesses valuable access to and from this growing market and the fastest growing economy in Latin America.”DHL said it is flying a Boeing 757, with a 30-ton capacity, between Cincinnati and Panama, enabling next day U.S. to Panama document delivery. The new flight, which started Sept. 6, provides capacity to meet growing trade needs in Panama.According to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Panama’s economy expanded at 6.2 percent in 2010.