Why Guatemala

Storage & Logistics

Strategic geographic location and world-class infrastructure for regional distribution and fulfillment.

Sector Overview

Why Storage & Logistics in Guatemala

Guatemala's strategic geographic position at the heart of the Americas, combined with free trade networks reaching more than 40 countries, supports world-class infrastructure for regional distribution and fulfillment.

Flight times of roughly two to four hours to major U.S. hubs — Miami (2h30m), Houston (3h30m), Dallas (4h) — position Guatemala as a logistics gateway for the wider region.

Talent

Qualified and Accessible

Economically Active Population (EAP)

Guatemala
7.8M
El Salvador
3.1M
Honduras
3.9M
Belize
0.2M
Costa Rica
2.2M
Panama
2.1M

Average Salary (USD / month)

Guatemala
$544
El Salvador
$408
Honduras
$349
Belize
$762
Costa Rica
$1537
Panama
$734

Source: World Bank, 2024

Skilled And Scalable Talent: A Demographic Advantage For Future-Focused Industries. 11.8M Workforce, The Largest And Youngest Talent Pool In Latin America.

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Energy

Lowest cost in the region

Lowest Industrial Energy Rates In Central America. Clean Energy Under Free Market

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Industrial Energy Rates by Country ($/kWh)

$0.150$0.100$0.050$0.000
Guatemala
El Salvador
Honduras
Costa Rica
Panama
From 1,000 to 25,000 kWh
From 25,000 to 50,000 kWh
From 50,000 to 150,000 kWh
From 100,000 to 250,000 kWh
From 250,000 to 750,000 kWh

Source: World Bank, 2024

Free Trade Zones

International agreements & alliances

A harbor for everyone.

Free trade networks and preferential access With Over 40 Countries. More Than 200 Companies From All Around The World Have Active Investments In Guatemala.

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