By analyzing the large volumes of anonymous data generated by mobile devices, it is possible to establish whether a distribution center has a commercial relationship with other logistics complexes, and even with establishments that serve the end consumer.
Using the most advanced Big Data tools, it is possible to understand the behavior of the supply chains of companies in the retail sector, since by monitoring delivery parts and counting mutual visits between suppliers and vendors, it is possible to identify and establish which are the most important relationships between distribution centers and points of sale to the end consumer, such as stores.
Mandatory use of low-sulfur fuel by ships, shortage of containers and priority for medical supplies and vaccines will push up sea and air freight costs.
From January to March 2020, Central American companies imported $99 million in refrigerators and freezers, 4% more than what was reported for the same period in 2019, an increase explained by the behavior of purchases from Guatemala, El Salvador and Costa Rica.
Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]
Distribuidora Granada S.A., Hussmann El Salvador, Molinos de Nicaragua S.A. and Sol Orgánica S.A., are some of the companies involved in the refrigeration equipment import business in Central America.
The market study "Refrigeration Equipment Market Study in Central America and the Dominican Republic", prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, details the main figures of the business of importing this type of equipment.
After Costa Rica, with the intention of mitigating the spread of the covid-19, decreed restrictions on cargo transport units entering its territory, the Nicaraguan government ordered the closure of the Peñas Blancas border post.
The Uber technological platform, which in Central America is currently transporting people and food, is planning to expand its service offerings to the freight transport business.
Uber and Uber Eats, platforms for transporting people and delivering prepared food, respectively, are already operating in the countries of the region. However, the U.S. company's new bet for Latin America is to use Uber Freight to transport cargo.
XAGRO has been appointed the authorized distributor of DeltaTrak's temperature recorders for Central America.
With new regulations for exports of refrigerated and frozen products it is critical and required that you monitor and record temperatures throughout the cold chain. Not only does this protect exporters against defective refrigeration equipment, but it provides proof to your buyers that the product has not been subjected to abusive temperatures.
Product distribution companies in the North of Central America are paying monthly installments of $100 per truck to organized criminal groups.
Far from declining, the cost and problems caused by extortion for companies in Central America, continue to rise and is harming regional trade. In Honduras alone, Eleconomista.net reported, "... between 2012 and 2013 some 18,000 businesses closed because of pressures from gang members and consequently some 72,000 direct jobs were lost."
A cooling technique is being designed which allows for longer storage of agricultural products obtaining an optimum temperature of 0 degrees throughout the cooling area.
From a statement issued by the Foreign Trade Promotion Office of Costa Rica (Procomer):
Permachill is a new cooling technique developed by the Dutch company TOP bv. The technique in question cools in a stable manner and achieves an optimum temperature of just above 0 degrees throughout the cooling zone. This ensures that the produce can be stored longer and suffer fewer losses compared to traditional cooling technologies. According to the company this is an interesting solution for all participants in the distribution chain, both for reasons of economy and sustainability.
A new weekly service by APL will go to Valparaiso, Callao, Buenaventura, Balboa, Manzanillo, Jacksonville, New York, and Charleston.
An article on Prensa.com reports that the head of Latin America Markets for APL, Efrain Osorio said that "... this new service will provide a faster journey time for the U.S. market for reefers and dry goods, with modern equipment and priority for handling refrigerated cargo. "
A series of new rules proposed by the FDA are in public consultation with the aim of improving practices in sanitary food transportation and avoiding tampering.
From a press release by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture:
Two new proposals by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would force food producers and importers in the country to improve the practices of sanitary transportation of food and implement actions to prevent intentional adulteration. "
The shipping company Maersk joins APL in raising its prices on refrigerated container shipping from January 2013.
Capital.com.pa reports that "this increase is global, meaning that the shipping companies assure that the competitiveness of Panamanian [or regional] exports will not be affected."
"... The Singaporean shipping company APL announced an increase in the freight rate of $1,500 per FEU's (40 foot container) in all refrigerated cargo shipments worldwide, from January 7, 2013. This comes at the same time as the announcement made by Maersk Line, in mid-year, arguing that it was necessary to increase freight rates for refrigerated containers worldwide, because current rates are from 2005 and new investments are needed in refrigerated containers. "
The shipping company has announced a rise in service fees for transporting refrigerated containers from Central and South America and Africa.
In 2011, as result of the high prices of bunker fuel, the shipping company increased its fares for regular (dry) containers by 30%, on routes serving Latin America.
"'With a market share of 24%, refrigerated containers are an area in which we are, to put it mildly, overweight.
Refrigerated warehouses are an important part of the marketing process of fruit and vegetables. They demand careful planning in their design, construction, management and daily operations.
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Before building a refrigerated warehouse it is important to determine the requirements and environmental conditions of the site. The design must take into consideration the products to be stored, types, amounts, periods of production and storage conditions required for the product and the market.
Maersk Line is the core liner shipping activity of the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group, and the leading container shipping company in the world.
Organization that operates in Costa Rica, Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
Phone: (507) 210-6512
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