españolLogistics Center: $80 Million InvestmentTuesday, March 30, 2021 The Panamanian government announced that Grupo Rey plans to invest in the construction of a distribution center, which will be located in the community of Pacora on a 55-hectare plot of land. According to the Government of Panama, the Ecuadorian consortium Corporacion Favorita, owner of Grupo Rey, which groups a chain of supermarkets and stores, is planning to execute an ambitious investment plan in the next few years. Retail: Costs vs. ProfitabilityFriday, March 26, 2021 Accurately calculating freight costs and delivery times to make online sales profitable for companies are, in this context of the e-commerce rise, some of the most important challenges for the retail sector. The changes in consumer habits reported in the context of the new commercial reality, which arose quickly as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak and the restrictions imposed on mobility, have forced companies to transform the way they operate.
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Enterprise Solutions: Logistics ApplicationsWednesday, March 24, 2021 Identifying whether in the logistics chain of crates used for beverage transportation there are possible illegitimate uses and detecting the points in the process where theft is more likely to occur, are part of the problems that can be solved through business intelligence methodologies. Nowadays, companies and work teams make decisions and design their business strategies through data analysis and the use of tailor-made Business Intelligence solutions. Logistics: Investments in Costa RicaFriday, March 12, 2021 Segex, a logistics company that operates in Costa Rica's Coyol Free Zone, invested $10 million to build new infrastructure and equip its facilities. The Costa Rican company has invested to double its production capacity in order to offer integrated logistics services to important companies in the life sciences industry within the Coyol Free Zone. Collaborative Economy: New Investments PlannedWednesday, March 31, 2021 After Delivery Hero bought the digital home delivery platform Glovo in 2020, the company has informed that in order to compete in the Guatemalan market it intends to execute an ambitious investment plan. In September last year, after a transaction worth around $272 million was agreed, the German company Delivery Hero acquired Glovo's operations in eight Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala, Panama and the Dominican Republic. Trade Agreements, Challenges and OpportunitiesThursday, April 8, 2021 The time and cost of maritime routes between Costa Rica and China, and the capacity that the food industry develops to take advantage of existing opportunities, are factors that in the coming years will influence the evolution of the FTA signed between the two countries. Ten years after the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement between China and Costa Rica, Costa Rican authorities assure that they are in a continuous negotiation process involving the National Animal Health Service (Senasa) and the State Phytosanitary Service (SFE). Logistics Complexes and Market DemandMonday, March 15, 2021 Small warehouses located in strategic locations that serve to quickly distribute the merchandise sold online, are the type of properties that in this context of new business reality have gained ground. When analyzing the Guatemalan market, it is reported that one of the geographic regions in which the productive activity of this sector is increasing is composed of Villa Nueva, Villa Canales and San Miguel Petapa, municipalities of the department of Guatemala that are located south of the capital of the country. This area is a commercial node that has developed quickly in recent years. Supply Chains: Challenges in the New RealityTuesday, March 2, 2021 Reducing delivery times of products sold through digital channels and maintaining different supply and distribution options to face scenarios of trade restrictions are some of the challenges that companies face in this new business reality. In Central America during 2020, companies had to adjust quickly to the demands arising from the health crisis caused by the covid-19 outbreak, as restrictions on consumer mobility and face-to-face sales were continuous. Logistics Development: What Investment is Needed?Monday, February 15, 2021 Investment in the construction of new ports is essential for a country like Panama, whose economy depends heavily on the logistics sector, to continue to compete globally in the coming years. Since nearly one third of Panama's Gross Domestic Product is created by the logistics sector, the development of this productive activity is of great importance for the country. Electronic Equipment: New Logistics Center in GuatemalaFriday, March 5, 2021 Intcomex, a company that distributes technology products in the Guatemalan market, began operating a new logistics center that required a $20 million investment and is located in the municipality of Mixco. Company executives informed that the new logistics complex, located in the Las Tunas Industrial Park, has a construction area of 16 thousand square meters, of which 6 thousand square meters are used for warehousing, 1,500 square meters for offices and the remaining area houses service areas, parking lots and logistics maneuvering areas. Delivery: New Competitor in El SalvadorThursday, March 11, 2021 PedidosYa, a digital platform for home delivery of different types of products, began operating in the local market and will initially cover customers in the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador. The platform that began to compete days ago, offers the delivery service of products that are classified in the categories of restaurants, markets, beverages, stores and errands. Travel: Request to Lift Restrictions in PanamaMonday, April 5, 2021 The business sector requests the country's authorities to repeal Executive Decree 260, which establishes measures to enter the national territory to people coming from South America. The Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP) requests the National Government to discuss and support the measures to be implemented in a balanced manner, stressing the message that we are facing a health and socioeconomic crisis that must be addressed in a comprehensive manner, where decisions cannot be made exclusively by the Ministry of Health (MINSA). Closure of Packaging Company: Pessimism and OpportunitiesMonday, April 5, 2021 After the Nicaraguan company Astro Packing Solution announced an indefinite closure of its operations, local companies predict that packaging will become more expensive in the coming weeks and will be forced to look for new suppliers in neighboring countries. At the end of March, it was reported that Astro Packing Solution, a company engaged in the manufacture of packaging, notified its customers that it will close indefinitely due to the shortage of raw materials. Foods with Vitamin C Gaining GroundWednesday, March 31, 2021 Despite the complications that affected international trade due to the covid-19 outbreak, in Costa Rica in 2020, imports of grapes and oranges increased, a rise that is explained by the preference of consumers for fruits containing vitamin C. The Foreign Trade Report of the Agricultural Sector 2019-2020, prepared by the Executive Secretariat of Agricultural Sector Planning (SEPSA), details that last year imports of fresh oranges in the country amounted to $14.8 million, 38% more than what was reported in 2019. Supply Chain Congress 2016Wednesday, August 24, 2016 On October 18 in San Salvador, logistics companies will be gathering together to discuss issues related to new models of distribution and logistics. Among the topics to be discussed at the event organized by GS1 are Collaborative Logistics, technology as an enabler of value networks, Visibility in value networks, the challenges of the digital world, innovation, mobile technologies and networking, sustainability and Triple Baseline (Money - People - Planet), among other things. |
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