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.
Salvadoran carriers estimate that between January and May 2021, the cost of freight between El Salvador and Guatemala has increased from $500 to $548, a rise that is largely explained by the increase in the price of diesel.
Representatives of the Asociacion Salvadorena de Transportistas Internacionales de Carga (ASTIC) state that in recent months the price of a gallon of diesel has increased by $0.63 in the central zone.
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"]
After the government of Guatemala issued new regulations, the Municipality of the country's capital decided to restrict the circulation of heavy vehicles from Monday to Friday, from 5:00 to 9:00 and from 16:30 to 21:00.
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.
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.
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.
Since May 26, a weekly direct service has been in operation for refrigerated cargo to go the west coast, with a transit time of 6 days to Long Beach and 8 days to Oakland, California.
From a statement issued by Agexport:
Now the export sector in Guatemala has a new alternative to reduce shipping times especially for refrigerated cargo to the markets of the United States and South America.
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.
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.
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.
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