españolAwards: Hospital for $178 millionMonday, June 20, 2016 In Panama a contract has been awarded to Constructora Nova S.A. for the design, building and equipping of the new Hospital of North Panama. Also taking part in the tender called by the Social Security Department of Panama to build the hospital in Panama North were the companies International Business and Trade LLC. and Consultores Profesionales de Ingeniería S.A., whose bids totaled $163,271,332 and $187.500.00, respectively. India Trade Mission to Costa RicaTuesday, July 28, 2015 On August 11th and 12th 10 Indian companies will be exhibiting their products to local companies interested in forging business alliances. The participating companies are mostly in the sectors of textiles, clothing for both children and women as nightwear, sheets and all types of fabrics and textiles. Freight Rates in Central AmericaMonday, November 19, 2018 Transporting one metric ton of goods in Central America is estimated to cost $0.17 per kilometer, while in developed countries the cost is around $0.10 per kilometer. Transporting cargo more efficiently remains the greatest challenge that the countries of the region face to improve their competitiveness. According to data estimated by the United Nations and validated by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, currently the costs that companies incur to transport cargo in Central America are up to 40% higher than the costs assumed in some developed markets. Social Housing: A $588 Million BusinessWednesday, July 26, 2017 Since 2015 to date, contracts have been awarded in Panama for $588 million to build 30,550 social interest homes, at an average price of $19,260 per housing unit. During the years 2015, 2016 and so far in 2017, the government of Panama has awarded $588 million in contracts for the construction of 30,550 social interest homes, paying an average price per housing unit of $19,260. The Fairtrade TrendTuesday, July 31, 2012 Consumers have become increasingly more demanding regarding the conditions under which the products they consume are produced, and businesses that have an ethical commitment are growing. A statement from the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER) reads: New Bids on Former Braswell ShipyardTuesday, June 12, 2012 In a second tender created by the Panama Maritime Authority to grant the administration and operation of the yard in Balboa, four companies have participated. The bidders are the same as in the first tender, with the only difference that MEC Shipyards (formerly MEC Dry Docks) has now partnered with the Kardonski group instead of IBT. Preference for Fairtrade Products Keeps GrowingTuesday, September 9, 2014 The consumption of food products certified as Fairtrade is maintaining its upward trend, especially in developed markets such as Europe and North America. From a statement issued by the Foreign Trade Promotion Office of Costa Rica (Procomer): Consumers Prefer Fairtrade ProductsMonday, September 30, 2013 A study commissioned by Fairtrade in 17 countries has confirmed the position of the Fairtrade certification as the most recognized ethical seal of approval. From a report in Compromisorse.com: Production ChainsFriday, October 26, 2012 An international conference is to be held with the title of “Getting the most out of Global Value Chains: Opportunities and Challenges for Latin America.” The Ministry of Foreign Trade (Comex), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) are inviting participants to the conference entitled: “Getting the most out of Global Value Chains: Opportunities and Challenges for Latin America.” British firm aims to turn trash dump to power GuatemalaFriday, May 23, 2008 Carbon Trade, a British company, aims to produce enough electricity to supply 600 homes from the methane produced by a trash dump in Guatemala. Christian Siliézar, Carbon Trade's manager for Latin America, said the company had been granted a 25-year concession to use gas from the Las Periqueras dump on the Pacific Coast to generate about one megawatt of power. Costa Rica Starts Dairy Shipments to ChinaTuesday, June 4, 2013 Two containers holding skimmed, semi skimmed, whole milk and flavored milk will arrive in the next few days in Guangzhou, Beijing and Chongqing. A press release from the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (Procomer) reads: New Free Trade Zones Announced in NicaraguaMonday, January 30, 2017 Vice president Rosario Murillo gave details on 10 new projects to be executed in the next six months for free zones dedicated to different productive activities. The 10 projects announced are: Guide to Business in NicaraguaThursday, November 8, 2012 General information for investors has been released, in bilingual format, detailing competitive advantages, investment opportunities in strategic sectors, legal and investment incentives. Contents of the Guide Doing Business in Nicaragua 2012-2013: Norway Imports More Fresh Fruits and VegetablesFriday, April 4, 2014 In 2013 the importation of agricultural products into the European country grew by 9% compared to 2012, led by products such as fresh coconuts, sweet corn, cauliflower, potatoes and yams. From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office: Sweden Opens its Doors to Honduran ExportsThursday, April 26, 2012 Open Trade Gate Sweden provides greater opportunities to Hondurans exporting textiles, seafood and in the agribusiness to increase trade, as well as offering free training. Sweden wants to increase bilateral trade with Honduras, from its mere $215,000 a year, and for this reason, its office, Open Trade Gate Sweden is provided more information and training to private companies so that they can export from Honduras to this Nordic country. |
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