Cold Chain Project Starts in PanamáTuesday, July 7, 2009 The project that aims to reduce post harvest losses in Panama started with the creation of the Cold Chain Secretary. In the first 100 days of the Ricardo Martinelli administration, the Secretary of the Cold Chain, who is still to be named, will have to present a proposal for the program. Tocumen to Receive Cold Storage ChambersMonday, September 6, 2010 The $4 million investment will see GCIC construct a cold store facility for handling refrigerated products in Panama's international airport. The company Gulf Coast International Cargo (GCIC) will also set up a pre-certification center for goods coming from South America headed for the USA via Panama. Franchises of Political ModelsThursday, November 26, 2009 Latin American businessmen are proposing franchising a 'political-corporate' development scheme to counter the prevailing 'Chavez model'. Panama's new government, headed by successful entrepreneur Ricardo Martinelli, might be an example of the political model proposed by the latest CEAL Assembly (Latin American Business Council). Tender for Construction of 102 km of RoadWednesday, January 28, 2015 The Ministry of Public Works in Panama has announced tenders for four sections: Agua Fria-Santa Fe, Santa Fe-Metetí, Metetí-Canglón and Canglón-Yaviza. From a statement issued by the Government of Panama: Cold Storage for NicaraguaMonday, May 7, 2012 Taiwan will develop in Nicaragua a cold storage system with an investment of $5 million, for storing genetic seeds, dairy products, fruits and vegetables. The executive director of the Institute of Rural Development, IDR, Peter Haslam, revealed that the cold storage system, to be built by Taiwan, will be able to collect 520,000 pounds of milk,156,000 quintals of fruits and vegetables a year and an unspecified number of biotech crops. Company Profile Organization that operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and Dominican Republic.
Costa Rica: Increased Demand for CoolingTuesday, March 17, 2015 The sectors that demand rental and installation services of refrigeration systems are the food industry, hotels, supermarkets, restaurants, and pharmaceuticals. Some of the companies that dominate the market are the Leaho plant, which reported a growth of 300% over the past five years, Refritec, pointing to annual sales growth of 18%, Frionet Corporation SA has increased its capacity by 400 % and Cenada National Refrigeration Network which is the only public institution specialized in the sector. El Salvador Invites Tenders for Cold Storage FacilityWednesday, April 6, 2011 The country's Ministry of Defense needs cold storage rooms to be provided. The company that is awarded this contract will carry out the electrical and mechanical work as well as supply the materials, labor, tools, equipment and technical supervision necessary to ensure the completed cold room facility is fully functioning. Contract Awarded for Cold Chain Logistics SystemMonday, August 22, 2011 The consortium Panamá Frío has won the contract for the design, construction, equipping and commissioning of an Integrated Cold Chain Logistics System in Panama. The Venezuelan consortium's offer was the only one received and exceeded by $5 million the reference price of $70 million. Panama’s Cold Chain Moves ForwardMonday, April 12, 2010 The company hired to assess the nations’ agricultural production will deliver its report on June 4. Such report will detail how much of each good is sown in every region of the country, and will be a key supply for writing the bidding rules for selecting the company that will develop, build and manage the project. Panama: Works on Cold Chain SuspendedFriday, August 15, 2014 HPC Contractors, who were awarded the project, has suspended construction on the markets in the Cold Chain in the district of La Chorrera. Prensa.com reports that disruption of the works was due "... to an alleged failure on the part of the government in making payments to the company." Guatemala: More Work and Less PayTuesday, August 27, 2013 When vacancies arise companies fill them paying the new employee less than before, and give them even more demanding requirements. A Manpower study outlined in an article in Prensalibre.com notes that in Guatemala "requirements are increased when new staff are hired, however the wages offered are not in line with the international market. Calculate How Long You Will LiveFriday, November 6, 2009 You may discover that your retirement money prevision is not sufficient... In Internet there is a considerable number of calculation tools for estimating how long you will live. Panama Pushes Back Marketplace Design BiddingWednesday, May 26, 2010 Authorities decided to give companies more time to prepare their bids for designing 8 public marketplaces; bids are now due on June 4th. Fernando Duque, Cold Chain secretary, explained that they extended the deadline as many companies had been unable to complete the certification procedures required in the rules. Panama: Single Offer for Public MarketThursday, March 17, 2011 A single offer was received for construction and equipping of a public market in David, Chiriqui. The only bid was submitted by CCE Infrastructure, with a total of $ 13.46 million. The reference amount was $ 9 million. |
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