españolPanama: The Cold Chain in LimboThursday, June 29, 2017 Seven years after its conceptualization, the ambitious project that initially comprised the creation of eight markets has now been reduced to five, and the first will be ready in 2019. It has been reported that from 2009 to date, about $300 million has been invested in a project that currently has only one market in operation, David, in the province of Chiriquí. This was inaugurated in 2014, "... despite not having permits for construction, occupation or water supply." Panama: Works on Cold Chain SuspendedFriday, August 15, 2014 HPC Contractors, who were awarded the project, has suspended construction on the markets in the Cold Chain in the district of La Chorrera. Prensa.com reports that disruption of the works was due "... to an alleged failure on the part of the government in making payments to the company." State Company to Manage Agricultural MarketsWednesday, September 18, 2013 In Panama plans are underway to create a law on the company Mercados Nacionales de la Cadena de Frío, which will manage wholesale and retail food markets. From a statement issued by the presidency of Colombia: Bids Submitted for Market Construction for $25.8 million.Thursday, May 2, 2013 Four companies have submitted bids in the tender for the construction and equipping of a Public Market in Chitre whose official reference price was $27 million. From a press release issued by the Government of Panama: Excellence in Central America? YES WE CANFriday, April 19, 2013 Using first world technology and management the Panamanian company Veggie Fresh Invest will be sending two containers a week of hydroponically produced peppers to the U.S.. "I would say we did things as they should be done, which is a little opposite to how traditional farmers do things: first plant and then look for the customer," said the entrepreneur Guillermo Villarreal, owner of the company. Food Distribution Logistics CenterFriday, January 27, 2012 As the final link in the Cold Chain, Mercapanamá may be used for agro-industrial processes for exports. Acknowledging that the Food Market in Panama City does not have adequate infrastructure for marketing foods according to the best international standards, industry officials have decided to build a new center. Ten Offers for Panamanian Public MarketWednesday, November 16, 2011 Ten consortia have submitted bids for the construction and equipping of the Public Market and Food Market of La Chorrera. With a reference price of $25 million, bids ranged from the $22.5 million offered by the Spanish consortium Acciona Infrastructures to $27.4 million offered by Cocige SA. Changes to ‘La Chorrera‘ Public Market TenderTuesday, October 11, 2011 The new contract includes both the public market for $10 million, and also the construction of the Abasto Market for $15 million. Maitin Yessica, administrator of the Cold Chain informed companies involved that they may clarify aspects of the tender in the approval meeting scheduled for October 17, 2011. Concession for Public Market in Colon AwardedMonday, October 10, 2011 Omega Engineering Inc. has been awarded the contract to build and equip the new site for the public market in the city of Colon. The official reference price for the Colon market was $18 million and the Omega Consortium,offered $ 17,779 000. Six Bids for Panamanian Public MarketThursday, September 22, 2011 Six companies have submitted proposals for the project to be built in Colon, the third of eight public markets to be developed across the country. A press release from the Presidency of the Republic of Panama reads: Panama: Tender for Public Market for $18 millionFriday, August 26, 2011 The Ministry of the Presidency has put out to tender the construction and equipment of a public market in Colon City, Colon Province. The scope of work to be performed by the contractor is, but not limited to: Contract Awarded for Cold Chain Logistics SystemMonday, August 22, 2011 The consortium Panamá Frío has won the contract for the design, construction, equipping and commissioning of an Integrated Cold Chain Logistics System in Panama. The Venezuelan consortium's offer was the only one received and exceeded by $5 million the reference price of $70 million. Cold Chain Logistics System Out to Tender AgainMonday, July 25, 2011 The $70 million tender includes the design, construction, equipping and commissioning of an Integrated Cold Chain Logistics System. The purpose of the tender is to design a system of integrated Cold Chain logistics, which begins from receipt of the post-harvest product, which then passes through modern value-added processes and safety procedures in post-harvest Management Centres, utilizes appropriate refrigerated transport systems and ends with delivery to final consumer outlets. Seven Bids for Panamanian Public MarketFriday, July 1, 2011 Seven consortia have submitted bids for the construction and equipping of a market in Panama City, a project worth over $100 million. The company's suppliers and their proposals are: Facilities and Services SACODEPO ($118, 900,000), SA Sacyr ($126,447,000), MCM Global ($124,999,000), Assignia-Cocige ($126,495,000), SA-Cleop Elecnor SA ($109,968,000), Omega Engineering ($126,500,000) and the Consortium Arranz kinase-Riva SA ($120,240,000). Only One Company Bids for Cold ChainThursday, June 30, 2011 The consortium Panamá Frío, composed of locally owned firms and some of Venezuelan capital, set its price at $93.5 million A statement by the Presidency of Panama reads: |
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