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.
Small warehouses located in strategic locations that serve to quickly distribute the merchandise sold online, are the type of properties that in this context of new business reality have gained ground.
When analyzing the Guatemalan market, it is reported that one of the geographic regions in which the productive activity of this sector is increasing is composed of Villa Nueva, Villa Canales and San Miguel Petapa, municipalities of the department of Guatemala that are located south of the capital of the country. This area is a commercial node that has developed quickly in recent years.
Reducing delivery times of products sold through digital channels and maintaining different supply and distribution options to face scenarios of trade restrictions are some of the challenges that companies face in this new business reality.
In Central America during 2020, companies had to adjust quickly to the demands arising from the health crisis caused by the covid-19 outbreak, as restrictions on consumer mobility and face-to-face sales were continuous.
The industrial complex that began operating in October 2020 in the municipality of Villa Nueva, department of Guatemala, has an area of 43,500 square meters, an installed capacity of 12,000 pallets and required an investment of approximately $27 million.
The new logistics center has 29 dispatch doors and a system of product selection through automated voice command, informed the company dedicated to the commercialization of carbonated beverages and snacks.
Calidad Inmobiliaria announced that it will build in Condado Naranjo, municipality of Mixco, a logistic center of 72 warehouses distributed in a four level tower.
According to information provided by the project's directors, the new industrial complex will be called "Districentro" and is currently in the launching stage.
On October 22nd, Nestle inaugurated its new 21,000 square meter distribution center located in the municipality of Villa Nueva, Guatemala, a project that required an investment of close to $11 million.
At the beginning of March of this year CentralAmericaData reported that the construction of the new industrial park, which has logistic services for the import and export of finished products, storage, distribution of products to supermarket chains, wholesalers and retailers, was expected to be completed in August 2020.
A distribution center for refrigerated and frozen food products is planned to be built on an 8,780 square meter site in Zone 12 of the country's capital.
According to the interactive platform "Construction in Central America" of CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit, Innovafoods, S.A. submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to develop the project called, "Bajo Cero."
Villa Nueva, Villa Canales and San Miguel Petapa, are the municipalities in Guatemala that have a high commercial opportunity for new developments of warehouses and industrial parks.
Although the greatest potential for developing new warehouse-office parks in the country is located in the southern municipalities of the metropolitan area, there are also growth opportunities in the El Naranjo sector, in Mixco, and also in the Atlantic exit.
A logistics park consisting of 11 warehouses is planned to be built on a 144,000 square meter plot of land located in the municipality of Villa Nueva, Guatemala.
According to the interactive information system "Construction in Central America" from CentralAmericaData, Bienes Inmobiliarios, S.A.
Ofibodegas California logistics park, consisting of 15 industrial buildings and located at kilometer 63 of the Puerto Quetzal highway, will begin operations in November.
The company which developed the new industrial complex of 19 thousand square meters was Construcciones Modernas, S.A. (Comosa), investing about $10 million in the project.
The Peruvian group Ransa built in the municipality of Amatitlán, Guatemala, a logistics center dedicated to the distribution of perishable products.
Company representatives detailed that the new industrial complex, which is located at kilometer 29.5 of the road to the Pacific, has a frozen and refrigerated area of 1,500 m2, which is equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
Last year, 44 environmental impact studies were presented in countries in the region for construction of industrial plants of different types and improvements in some existing ones.
The interactive platform "Construction in Central America", compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, includes an up to date list of public and private construction projects for which environmental impact studies (EIA) were presented to the respective institutions of each country.
Guatemalan businessmen say that the boom in vertical housing is changing the demand for storage services in mini warehouses, which are increasingly sought out by families.
Regarding new trends, the CEO of Mr. Bodeguitas, Federico Rolz, explained to Elperiodico.com.gt that "...The Generation 3 project, located in Las Charcas, zone 11 of the city, is characterized by having buildings with independent alarms, corridors designed for residential users which becomes an extension of the office and the house."
In the last year 69 environmental impact studies were submitted in countries in the region to build industrial warehouses and logistics parks.
The interactive platform "Construction in Central America", compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, includes an up to date list of public and private construction projects for which environmental impact studies (EIA) were submitted to the respective institutions in each country.
The supply of storage space exceeds 3.6 million square meters, distributed among 865 warehouses categorized as industrial parks, office-warehouses, individual warehouses and mini warehouses.
A study carried out by the Warehouse Union of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala reports that 865 warehouses are registered in the country, of which 37 correspond to industrial parks, 706 to individual warehouses, 106 to ofibodegas, offices and warehouses complexes, and 16 to self storage facilities.