Dutch Trade Mission to PanamaTuesday, March 3, 2015 From April 12nd to 15th Dutch companies in logistics, port industries, construction and maritime services be visiting to Panama to explore business opportunities. fromA statement from the Embassy of the Netherlands in Panama: Endless Tender for Puerto La UnionMonday, October 22, 2018 CEPA authorities in El Salvador announced that they are still drafting the bases for re-tendering the concession for the port terminal operation. In August, the authorities of the Executive Autonomous Port Commission (CEPA) reported that in October they planned to publish the tender documents to manage the Port La Union. However, recently announced that the bases are not yet ready. Puerto Quetzal Losing CompetitivenessFriday, March 28, 2014 The logistics union of Guatemala is demanding greater agility and improvements in customs offices in order to prevent the port terminal to continue reducing competitiveness against the Mexican port of Manzanillo. The lack of agility in customs procedures and the absence of a law to standardize practices in ports are the reasons why Puerto Quetzal is losing competitiveness against its Mexican neighbor Manzanillo. Maritime and Logistics Sectors Suffer Labor ShortagesWednesday, October 10, 2012 Little English proficiency, little knowledge of the logistics business and the situation of near full employment, is leading many companies to hire foreign staff. Willys Delvalle, president of the Panama Maritime Chamber, explained that in order to solve the problem, a cooperation agreement has been signed with the University of Panama and "we want to sign more with other universities so that the students can have internships in our businesses and to learn more about the line of business", he said. Logistics Event in PanamaTuesday, February 4, 2014 On March 25 international and local experts will discuss the logistical impact on the region of the expansion of the canal at the Panama Logistic Summit event. On March 25 national and foreign experts will be attending the "Panama Logistic Summit". At the event, which is organized by the Maritime Chamber of Panama with the support of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, discussions will be held on the logistical impact on the region of the enlargement of the Panama Canal. Logistics: Can Competitiveness Be Restored?Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Investing in infrastructure that improves the connection between its main ports is one of the most determining factors for Panama to recover the competitiveness that is beginning to lose regionally and globally. The Panama Maritime Chamber (CMP) presented its strategy "Maritime Vision Country 2019-2024", in which it analyzes that although the Canal was expanded and remains competitive at the port level in the region, the country needs to improve in terms of institutionality, human resources, infrastructure, processes and technology, to continue giving tools to the logistics sector to continue its development. Port Announced in Nicaragua's North CaribbeanWednesday, January 27, 2016 A terminal in Bilwi, Puerto Cabezas, would streamline logistics of cargo which currently comes through the ports of Limon in Costa Rica and Cortés in Honduras. If the plans of the National Port Company (EPN) are realised, the operator of the entire logistics system that involves moving goods through Nicaragua's northern Caribbean could significantly improve their times. Panama Invites Bids for Marine Identification and TrackingTuesday, January 28, 2014 The Panama Maritime Authority is putting out to tender the service of operation and maintenance of a LRIT Ship Center for $10 million. Panama Government Purchase 2014-2-03-0-08-LA-003678: Free Zone Logistics Center in TocumenThursday, April 14, 2016 In an area measuring 200 hectares the airport administration will develop a free zone for logistics companies, investing $30 million in the first stage. The airport administrators said that "... the plans focus on adapting the 200 hectares that are part of the land area of the cargo terminal, transforming them mainly so that they can be developed by companies working in logistics services, storage of goods, assembly, high - tech companies related to aviation and airports, processing of finished or semi - finished products, specialized health services, among other things. " Puerto La Union Operates at 15%Tuesday, February 1, 2011 In its first year of operation the Salvadoran port has handled 150.000 TEUs, while it's capable of moving one million. The director of the Board of the Maritime Port Authority (MPA), Fredy Villalta, said that in order to achieve a balance in operations they need to handle between 300 and 400 thousand TEUs, adding that "we need external cargo." Logistics: 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. Strike At Port of HondurasThursday, February 27, 2014 Carriers have blocked the entry and exit of cargo as a protest against the Honduran National Port Company (Empresa Nacional Portuaria de Honduras). From Tuesday 25 cargo carriers have kept access to the Port of Honduras blocked in protest at the slow service and new charges. The export sector is concerned about the condition of goods which need to be sold as soon as possible in the U.S. market to ensure their quality. What the New Panama - China Relationship May BringTuesday, December 5, 2017 According to Moody's, the three most important agreements that will have the greatest impact on the Panamanian economy are those that have to do with investment, tourism and trade. An analysis prepared by the rating agency Moody's Investor Service details the positive consequences that could be seen in the medium term, from the new trade and diplomatic relations between Panama and the People's Republic of China. Bulk Importers Complain About Puerto CalderaThursday, August 11, 2016 The Costa Rican Chamber of Bulk Importers is protesting against the charging of tariffs which are higher than those agreed and lack of port services. Lack of machinery, hoppers and other equipment needed to carry out the unloading process is what is being denounced by the Costa Rican Chamber of Bulk Importers (Cacigra). The union claims that Sociedad Portuaria de Caldera is providing a poor service, but this entity argues that "... The discussion is between Incop and importers of grains." Concession of Port La Union Continues to Cause PolemicFriday, October 26, 2018 The representatives of the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador reported that a U.S. company decided to withdraw from the tender process for lack of transparency, which is denied by Cepa. Without giving details of the name of the company for security reasons, this week the counselor of Public Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador, Tobias Bradford, reported that a company from his country decided to withdraw from the tender process for the concession of the Port of La Union, arguing "lack of transparency" and "uncertainty in the equality of conditions." |
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