(Originally published on March 15, 2026)
The “Santo Tomás de Castilla” Free Zone for Industry and
Commerce (ZOLIC) received the Declaration of Compliance
for Port Facility No. GUA-CIV-035-2026, issued by the Ministry of
Communications, Infrastructure, and Housing, under the framework of the
International Ship and Port Facility Security Code
(ISPS Code).
This certification confirms that
ZOLIC complies with international standards regarding port security,
risk management, and operational safety, in accordance with the
measures set forth in its Port Facility Security Plan and the
compliance audit conducted under the coordination of the National
Port Commission.
Having this declaration
represents significant institutional backing that strengthens the confidence of
investors, users, and business partners by ensuring that
operations within ZOLIC are conducted in accordance with international protocols for port security,
control, and management, thereby contributing to the protection of
facilities, cargo, and the logistics chain.“ “Receiving the ISPS
Compliance Statement reaffirms the institution’s commitment to security,
operational efficiency, and compliance with international standards.”.
*Photos courtesy of the National Port Commission
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”This recognition strengthens the
confidence of investors and users operating in our free zone, as it
provides a secure, reliable logistics environment aligned with the best
practices in international maritime trade," said Ricardo Segura, General
Manager of ZOLIC.
For her part, the Officer in Charge of
Port Facility Security Officer (OPIP), Alicia Lemus, noted that the
certification is the result of technical work and strict compliance with
the protocols established in the Port Facility Security Plan,
as well as ongoing coordination with the relevant authorities. “Its
implementation ensures that operations take place under optimal
security conditions, safeguarding both the facilities and the integrity
of the logistics chain that passes through ZOLIC.”.
Photos courtesy of the National Port Commission
With this certification, ZOLIC
reaffirms its commitment to operating in accordance with international port security standards,
strengthening its position as a reliable logistics platform
for maritime trade and for investors who rely on
Guatemala as a strategic hub for the development of their operations.