españolLogistics: Cost Increases Forecast for 2021Monday, December 21, 2020 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. Although since the beginning of 2020 it is mandatory for vessels to use fuels that do not exceed 0.5% sulfur concentration, sector businessmen forecast that during the next year this regulation will continue to influence the escalation of operating costs in the logistics sector. Panama Logistics Expo 2013 AnnouncedMonday, February 25, 2013 The seventh edition of the now traditional event will be held on September 19 to 21 at the Atlapa Convention Center, Panama City. A statement from the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP) reads: Results of Panama Logistics Expo 2012Monday, October 15, 2012 In its sixth edition, the exhibition welcomed more than 8,000 visitors, there were 3.738 business contacts and it closed with agreements made worth $4.5 million, 50% more than in 2011. A statement from the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP) reads: PepsiCo Operates New Distribution CenterThursday, December 17, 2020 The industrial complex that began operating in October 2020 in the municipality of Villa Nueva, department of Guatemala, has an area of 43,500 square meters, an installed capacity of 12,000 pallets and required an investment of approximately $27 million. The new logistics center has 29 dispatch doors and a system of product selection through automated voice command, informed the company dedicated to the commercialization of carbonated beverages and snacks. Logistics Sector Event in PanamaFriday, August 25, 2017 From October 18 to 20, logistics and foreign trade companies will be gathering together in Panama City to take part in conferences on issues related to the sector. The event, which will take place at the ATLAPA Convention Center, will involve companies and consultants in logistics and foreign trade. The Latest Trends in LogisticsMonday, May 9, 2016 Intelligent supply chains which are able to learn what they do, and personalized services are part of the 26 trends that DHL predicts for the near future. From the press release by DHL: Inventory of Logistics Parks in PanamaMonday, October 28, 2013 These are areas where there are are concentrations of several activities related to the transport operators, storage and distribution of goods, for both domestic and international traffic. Capital.com.pa reports that the Foreign Trade Deputy Minister, José Pacheco, pointed out that right now an inventory is being made of logistics parks inside the oceanic area, as part of the activities of the Working Council on National Logistics, under the Technical Cooperation Project "Support for Panama's Logistical Plan" implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Mici) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) (See Charts: Logistics Parks assets and futures in Oceanic Area). Increase in Rates for Courier ServicesMonday, September 29, 2014 The company DHL has announced that starting January 2015 that the average increase in prices in Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama will be 4.9%. From a statement issued by DHL: Panama Not Organized as a Logistics HubTuesday, February 5, 2013 If it wants to be at the top of the global logistic map, it is not enough to manage the Canal well, Panama must also realize its potential with a long-term strategy. Capital.com.pa reports that "Despite having a privileged position and have seas on both sides, a growing canal for ships to pass through and the latest generation of ports, Panama still doesn’t have a national logistics strategy that allows efficient connectivity and competitive costs, which means that the country is still far from becoming the logistics hub of America. Panama Has the Lowest Logistics Costs in Latin AmericaThursday, April 2, 2009 Panamanian companies have a total logistics sales cost of 12.4% where the average in Latin America is 14.7%. These figures are the result of a survey conducted by the Latin America Logistics Center (LALC), at the request of the Chamber of Commerce and the National Secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation (SENACYT). $45 million Logistics ParkFriday, June 23, 2017 In a 13-hectare site in the province of Colón, Panama, a logistics park consisting of 5 buildings measuring 5,000 square meters each will be built. According to the interactive platform "Construction in Central America" complied by the business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, Colon Container Terminal, S.A. submitted an Environmental Impact Study (EIA) to build a logistic park in Coco Solo, Corregimiento of Cristóbal, district and province of Central America. The "Cons" of the Panamanian Logistics HubWednesday, July 25, 2012 Panama has proclaimed itself the No. 1 logistical hub in America, but there are still some weak links in the chain. According to businessmen interviewed by Melissa Novoa and Oscar Brown for an analysis in Martesfinanciero.com, one of the weak links in Panama’s logistics chain is that "logistics are still not moving towards comprehensive e-commerce." Courier Services: New Investment ProjectWednesday, May 22, 2019 In Costa Rica, DHL Global plans to expand its storage center in Alajuela, for which it will invest about $5.5 million over the next seven years. Representatives of the company reported that the investment will include workstations, handling equipment, selective racks, fire protection system, surveillance cameras and security. Port La Unión Accredited to OperateFriday, April 16, 2010 El Salvador received nautical charts covering the port and its surroundings, which will be certified by the National Registry. These charts were supplied by the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency of the United States. Once they are certified by the Registry they will be distributed internationally. $5 million Investment in LogisticsTuesday, March 10, 2015 Yobel Supply Chain Management is looking for a plot in western San José to build facilities for concentrating its offices in one place and a distribution and a latest generation logistics center. The Peruvian logistics giant is planning, for 2017, to concentrate its operations in Costa Rica, which is currently developed at two separate facilities. |
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