In 2013 the movement of cargo by sea and air increased by 10% and 8% respectively compared to the previous year.
From a press release issued by the National Port Commission of Guatemala (CPN):
Cargo volume increases in 2013
Despite the fact that earnings from foreign trade -imports and exports- stalled in 2013, the physical volume of trade increased, according to results from the movement of air and ocean freight.
During 2013 the aviation and maritime transport of goods increased by 6.5 % compared to the previous year.
Last year the amount of goods transported air was 61,429,000 kilograms, representing an increase of 6.5% compared with 2012, when 57,066,000 kilograms was moved, according to statistics from the Committee on Imports and Exports (Combex Im).
"In the case of maritime transport, statistics from the National Port Commission (NPC) indicate that the ports handled cargo of 20 million 376 thousand metric tons (MT) in 2013 , equivalent to an increase of 10% , ie 1.9 million MT more than in the previous cycle. "
The use of air transport for exports of tilapia, fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants grew by 15% compared those in 2012.
The continued interest of countries in Europe, in addition to the traditional markets of the U.S. and Mexico, has led to increased Honduran exports.
Miguel Sierra, an official at the airport cargo terminal Ramón Villeda Morales, said that the situation has improved external reach, as previously these products were exported by sea.
A tilapia producer is saving 10-15% exporting from Liberia Airport, where airlines offer their warehouses with 20% discount.
This week the tilapia processing plant Terrapez made its first exports through Daniel Oduber Airport in Liberia, Costa Rica.
In the first month the company expects to send through this route 20% of the 30 tons per day of fish sold to the U.S., said Ronald Gomez, head of the logistics company belonging to the Costa Rican conglomerate Aqua Corporación Internacional (ACI).
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