Oportunidades comerciales de Guatemala

Commercial opportunities in Guatemala

We met with Deean Ortiz - Director of Grupo Logistico y Aduanero Aguilar, who from Guatemala He spoke to us about business opportunities, the current situation, and also shared valuable information about this great country.

Deean Ortiz

Director of Grupo Logístico y Aduanero Aguilar

Guatemala

03-Jul/20

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Guatemala's International Trade expert, Dyn Ortiz, shares his experience in customs and logistics, highlighting the importance of trade in times of pandemic. He explains how the crisis has affected import and export processes in Guatemala, and how measures have been taken to streamline logistics. He also mentions Guatemala's dependence on China as a trading partner, despite the negative perception of Chinese products in other countries. In addition, he invites you to participate in a forum on the export of services in Latin America.

00:00 - The role of foreign trade in Guatemala and the importance of customs work

00:00 - Ángel Carrera presents the importance of foreign trade and the meeting with experts on the subject.
01:06 - Dyn Ortiz of Guatemala highlights the relevance of trade in adverse times and the work of the customs service.
04:01 - Guatemala faces challenges in international trade, with wise decisions by the government and efforts by the customs service.

05:53 - Economic Impact and Measures in Guatemala during the Pandemic

05:53Presidential measures in Guatemala for the care of the population.
06:03Economic and mobilization complications due to social isolation and state of calamity.
06:55Need to adapt to external situations and strict biosecurity measures.

11:48 - Digitization of documents in the Guatemalan customs service

11:50 - The single window for foreign trade and customs processes have been digitalized.
12:02 - The Ministry of Agriculture and the shipping association have also adopted the digitization of documents.
14:02 - Practical measures have been implemented taking advantage of the digitalization of documents to avoid contagion.

17:45 - Importance of diversifying trade partners in Guatemala

17:45 - Guatemala seeks to maintain trade relations with China and the European Union.
18:13 - During the pandemic, Guatemala has exported high demand products to the US.
22:07 - Despite dependence on China, the need to diversify trade partners is recognized.

23:39 - Importance of human capital in international trade

23:39 - Somewhat globally understood
23:41 - Better control and necessary preliminary measures
25:31 - Potential for Guatemalan products in new markets

29:31 -Digital transformation and adaptation to telework

29:33 - We have had to move to telecommuting.
29:38 - Universities have had to adapt to the digital theme.
29:41 - It highlights the digital transformation accelerated by the pandemic.

Commercial opportunities in Guatemala

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¡La internacionalización es el camino!

¡La internacionalización es el camino!