From a statement issued by the Guatemalan Exporters Association (AGEXPORT):

Next March 16, 2015, the Council of International Transport Users of Guatemala (CUTRIGUA) will be holding a Seminar - Workshop on container management and inspection.

Participants will have the opportunity to identify containers and traceability features, lashing of the Merchandise, steps for physical inspection based on C-TPAT requirements, and a summary of the International Maritime Dangerous Good code, among other things.

The specialist in Maritime and Port Security and International BASC Auditor, Mr. Alfonso Campins Padilla, will be responsible for leading this seminar.

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Ocean Freight Services to Europe and USA

December 2013

Evergreen Line is inviting Guatemalan exporters to a presentation of their sea routes.  

From a statement from the Guatemalan Exporters Association:

"As a service to users, Evergreen Line, a group of shipping companies will present on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at 8:00 am in AGEXPORT, its different services as one of the suppliers of maritime cargo on the market, for those destined for Europe and the U.S.