According to data from Guatemala's state ports authority (CPN in Spanish), from January to July ships moved a total of 10.5 million metric tons (TM2) of cargo (including imports and exports).
"The CPN report indicates that 41% of the cargo transported was containers, 26% bulk liquids, 25% bulk solids and 7% general cargo," reports Prensalibre.com.
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February 2011
In 2010, maritime freight activity recorded an increase of 7% compared to 2009.
Rolando Rousselin, director of the National Ports Commission (NPC), noted the successful and historic figures.
"According to NPC statistics, Puerto Quetzal was the one which reported more activity, an increase of 13 percent, followed by Puerto Santo Tomas de Castilla, with 9 percent, while Puerto Barrios reported 8 percent," explained Prensalibre.com.
September 2010
The port of Miami has become the most important maritime cargo center for Guatemalan exports and imports.
In 2009, from a total of 16,1 million metric tons (MT2) shipping from and to Guatemala, 4,11 million passed through Miami's port in the US east coast.
"Rolando Rousselin, director of the National Ports Commission, explained that the country's exports reach this port, and from there are shipped to to other destinations in the world", reported Prensalibre.com.
March 2011
Exports and imports moved cargo for 7.57 million metric tons in 2010, 13% higher than 2009.
The increase comes after two years of decreases, 7% in 2008 and 4% in 2009.
"The sum of solids, liquids, general cargo and containers in 2010 came to 5.2 metric tons, while in 2009 it was 4.5. Exports amounted to 2.3 in 2010 and in 2009 was down to 2.1 metric tons", reported Siglo21.com.gt.
October 2011
In the first half of the year maritime cargo movement grew by 7% compared to the same period in 2010.
The economic dynamism being experienced in Guatemala is also reflected in the activities of the vast majority of cargo ports in the country.
In just six months, the amount of cargo transported came to 726,000 TM2, more than in same period last year.
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