In Guatemala, according to the air transport union, the project of the new cargo airport to be developed in the Port of San Jose, Escuintla, is unfeasible in operational and commercial terms.
The constant resurgence of covid-19, the closure of international markets and the loss of consumer confidence, postpone the beginning of the recovery of the air industry, a process that is predicted to be long in the context of the new business reality.
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), in this context of business and economic crisis in a large number of countries at the global level, there is no evidence of strong growth in global demand for cargo and its progress continues to be an extraordinary challenge for airlines.
Building specialized docks for the auxiliary marine industry and increasing the capacity to deliver quickly by air are some of the challenges that Panama will face in the coming years.
The Panamanian economy depends heavily on the logistics sector, but currently faces new challenges because of the increasing competition from other regional players who offer better costs in managing cargo on a large scale.
In Nicaragua, authorities reported a decision to suspend collection of the additional fee of $0.05 for each kilogram exported or imported by air.
The extra charge came into effect last April 25, but from the beginning the private sector spoke out against it, because it was argued that the tariff that the Nicaraguan government would apply, would put some local companies on the border of closure and cause a decrease of about $50 million annually.
In 2017, air exports totaled 33 thousand tons, of which 59% corresponded to perishable cargo and the remaining 41% to non-perishable cargo.
The Guatemalan Association of Exporters reported that "...The United States continues to be the main destination for air exports, however markets have gradually diversified."
Between January and September of this year a total of 45.2 million kilos have been transported, almost 6% more than in the first nine months of 2016.
From Agexport's "Logistic Monitor" newsletter:
Air cargo movement - September 2017
Based on data compiled by the COMBEXIM, an analysis of air cargo movement in Guatemala was made in September 2017.It points out that the country has transported a total of 45 million 296 thousand 579 kilos, that is to say 5.6% more than the amount of kilos transported up to September 2016 (42,855,724 kilos).In the first section of this edition will be an analysis of the movement of general air cargo, highlighting the main destinations, products and airlines. Subsequently, an analysis will be carried out of the main airports to which cargo is sent and the behavior of air exports in recent years.
As of March 14, flights between the two countries will be considered domestic, simplifying and expediting migration and freight procedures.
With the entry into force of the Regulation for the Development of Air and Airport Operations, flight frequencies between airports in Honduras and Guatemala will have the characteristics of domestic flights.
As a gateway to 90 destinations in America and Europe, and soon Asia, Panama International Airport is venturing into the high value air cargo business.
The development of the logistics area at Tocumen International Airport will bring opportunities for infrastructure development in terms of roads, land leveling and construction and fitting of galleys and sheds.
Changes are being made to control processes and clearance of cargo carryied by commercial aircraft at the La Aurora international airport.
From a statement issued by the Superintendency of Tax Administration (SAT):
Air cargo arriving at La Aurora International Airport and which is shipped aboard scheduled commercial passenger flights, now has better customs controls applied by the staff at the loading and unloading area of the Air Express customs office of the Administration Superintendency Tax.
An announcement has been made of the opening of a new daily nonstop flight for international freight traveling to and from San Jose International Airport.
From a press release issued by Fedex Express:
MIAMI (Florida) August 28, 2014 - FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the company of the world's largest express transportation today announced the arrival on 4 August of the first FedEx cargo plane Boeing Express- 757F- to Costa Rica in order to provide a direct service for international shipments. Formerly served by smaller aircraft, the growing Costa Rican market is being leveraged with increased capacity and the best collection schedules in the market, with next day delivery to Miami and the rest of the United States.
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. "
Between January and June, air cargo increased by 11% compared to the same period in 2010.
In the first half of the year a total of 29.9 million kilos was transported, 3.1 million kilos more than the 26.8 million in 2010.
An article in Prensalibre.com reports, "According to the Committee on Imports and Exports (CombexIm) when analysed by activities, air mail increased from 1.4 million kilos 2010 to 1.7 million in 2011, ie, 19.8 percent higher.
The air transport company has increased by 50% its cargo flight capacity to 19 weekly flights.
Guatemala, Nicaragua and Panama are three of the countries which receive large capacity UPS flights from Miami. UPS has decided to expand in response to increased demand experienced in Latin America.
The firm will use its Boeing 757 cargo plane, which will be replaced by a new B-767 aircraft, which is larger and hence has more capacity.
By the end of 2010, imports, exports and package shipments increased 12% compared to 2009.
According to statistics given by the Committee on Import and Export (Combex Im), total imports were 28.3 million kilos in courier and general cargo and in the case of exports 28.6 million kilos were transported.
"Combex data highlights that shipment of clothing by national textiles, had the greatest demand for air transportation, having to comply with orders from U.S. customers. Almost 4.5 million kilos were exported through these means," reports the article in Prensalibre.com.
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