españolStill No Ferry Between Cartagena - PanamaFriday, June 8, 2012 The start of operations was announced for May 10 but the permits from the governments of Colombia and Panama are still lacking. Some internet postings point to the possibility that regional airlines are lobbying to prevent the activity of Cartagena-Colombia Ferry, which would pose serious competition. India Seeks FTA with PanamaThursday, January 26, 2012 The Asian giant has suggested signing a free trade agreement, one to avoid double taxation, and a treaty to exchange financial information and technology exchanges. India seeks to strengthen trade relations with Panama, "tripling" the flow of trade between the two countries, said Yogeshwar Varma, India's ambassador in Panama, according to an article in Prensa.com. India Trade Mission visits GuatemalaFriday, March 11, 2011 Representatives from industries and commercial businesses will meet with Guatemalan peers. Business meetings will be held on March 11th at the Camino Real Hotel in the capital city. Ferry Connection Between Panama and ColombiaWednesday, April 11, 2012 A shipping vessel owned by Panamerican Seaways with capacity for 1,500 passengers and 500 cars, will begin travelling in May between Cartagena de Indias in Colombia and Colon in Panama. Operators calculate that between 800 and 1,000 people will be carried on the "Nissos Rodos" ferry per trip, with rates starting from $99 and going up to $508.
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Aluminum: Regional Purchases Fall 17%Wednesday, October 14, 2020 During the first quarter of this year, imports of aluminum and its manufactures in Central America totaled $128 million, 17% less than what was reported for the same period in 2019, a drop that is explained by the decrease in purchases in most markets. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"] India: More Controls on Animals and PlantsWednesday, May 22, 2013 A proposal has been made in to parliament for a new law creating a central body to control, eradicate and manage pests and diseases in plants and animals in the country. From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
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Central America Purchases Less Steel SheetWednesday, October 7, 2020 During the first quarter of 2020, imports of iron and steel sheets in the countries of the region totaled $208 million, 7% less than what was reported for the same period in 2019, a fall that is explained by the decrease in purchases in Honduras, El Salvador and Costa Rica. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"] Colombia – Panama Ferry Project Canceled "Sine Die"Thursday, October 4, 2012 The company Panamerican Seaway announced at the beginning of the year that that the ferry would start functioning in May making its 12-hour journey which would link the port of Colon with the terminal of Cartagena. The project aroused great expectations, but never materialized. Food: Global Prices as of September 2020Thursday, October 8, 2020 In September, price increases were more pronounced for vegetable oils and cereals, and for dairy products prices remained stable, while sugar and meat prices fell from their August levels. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that in September 2020 the food price index averaged 97.9 points, i.e., 2% more than in August and already 4.6% above its value a year ago. Guatemala is India's Springboard to Central AmericaTuesday, November 26, 2013 The increase in trade between the two countries confirms the Hindu objective to enter the region through Guatemala. In 2012 Guatemala imported $242.2 million in products from India and exported $16.8 million, 34% more compared to 2011. New Mining Projects in NicaraguaWednesday, April 9, 2014 The concessionaires of the India and San Albino Murra mines are carrying out the feasibility studies needed to obtain approval to begin operations. The India mine, owned by the concessionaire Condor Gold, is the one which is closest to operations, assuming the feasibility studies give good results. Indian Businesses Express Interest in GuatemalaThursday, September 23, 2010 Companies from New Delhi are interested in making investments in the country in order to create a Central American distribution center. Marco Antonio Muralles, head of the Guatemala-India Chamber of Commerce, added that, "the aim is that Guatemala can become a hub for merchandise heading for the south of Mexico and the rest of Central America". Growing Market for Luxury Goods in IndiaWednesday, February 18, 2015 High quality and well priced food and spirits are on the list of products for which demand has increased from Indian consumers with higher purchasing power. From a statement issued by the Costa Rica Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER): Nicaragua: Funding for Energy ProjectsFriday, February 14, 2014 Negotiations are being held with India for a $57 million loan to build two electrical substations and a 138 KW transmission line. Salvador Mansell, chief executive of the National Electricity Transmission Company (Enatrel) announced that it is negotiating a $57 million loan with India in order to build three power projects in Nicaragua. These are two electrical substations and a transmission line of 138 kilowatts. International Logistics Congress in ColombiaTuesday, February 25, 2014 From 14 to 16 October participants in the port and logistics industry will gather together at the 14th edition of the event to be held in Cartagena, Colombia. Between 14 and 16 October this year the fourteenth version of TOC Container Supply Chain (TOC CSC Americas), an international conference on the port industry and the container supply chain, will be held in Cartagena, Colombia. |
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