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APM agrees to a young, but in addition needs a transition contract
The container operator responded to a request from Prensa Libre indicating that it’s in negotiations with completely different actors and sectors.
APM Terminals industrial dock in Escuintla. (Free Press Picture: Newspaper Library)
By a press launch requested by Prensa Libre, despatched this Wednesday afternoon, APM Terminals Quetzal, SA, indicated that, given the present scenario, its representatives “have held conferences with completely different actors and sectors, to guage the proposed options. that permit avoiding the disruption of complete operations on the Container Terminal in Puerto Quetzal.
We’re exploring and prepared to proceed evaluating all viable and clear authorized choices that permit the nation to proceed importing and exporting items in an environment friendly and protected method.
That mentioned, we’ve at all times emphasised that we take into account that essentially the most applicable resolution is a world public bidding course of, for a concession contract that may present viability and certainty to the Specialised Container Terminal, and that additionally permits investments to satisfy the rising wants. of the Guatemalan economic system. This, accompanied by a transition contract that avoids any kind of disruption whereas a everlasting resolution is formulated.
We imagine that the present working mannequin of the Terminal, which gives providers in a complete method, offering effectivity, transparency and visibility of cargo for all concerned, ought to be preserved for the advantage of the nation.
“APM Terminals reiterates its dedication, from the best degree, to discovering an answer that ensures the operational continuity of the Specialised Container Terminal,” he indicated.
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