(Originally published on 15/March/2026)
The “Santo Tomás de Castilla” ZOLIC
Commerce Free Zone "Santo Tomás de Castilla" ZOLIC received the Declaration of Compliance of the Port Facility
of Compliance of the Port Facility No. GUA-CIV-035-2026, issued by the Ministry of
Communications, Infrastructure and Housing, within the framework of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.
International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code).
(ISPS Code).
This certification confirms that
ZOLIC complies with international standards for port security, risk control and safety
port security, risk control and operational safety, in accordance with the measures established in its Port Facility
established in its Port Facility Security Plan and the compliance audit conducted under the coordination of the
the compliance audit conducted under the coordination of the National Port Commission.
National Port Commission.
This declaration represents an important
This declaration represents an important institutional backing that strengthens the confidence of investors, users and business
investors, users and business partners, by guaranteeing that ZOLIC's operations
operations within ZOLIC are carried out under international security protocols,
control and port management, contributing to the protection of facilities, goods and the
facilities, goods and the logistics chain. “Receiving the Declaration of ISPS
The receipt of the ISPS Declaration of Compliance reaffirms the institution's commitment to safety, operational efficiency and compliance with international standards.
operational efficiency and compliance with international standards.
*Photos courtesy of the Port Commission
Commission
This recognition strengthens
confidence of investors and users operating in our free trade zone, as we have a safe, reliable and
secure and reliable logistic environment, aligned with the best practices of international maritime trade,” said Ricardo Segura, Manager
best practices in international maritime trade," said Ricardo Segura, General Manager of ZOLIC.
General Manager of ZOLIC.
For her part, the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO), Alicia Lemus
Port Facility Security Officer (OPIP), Alicia Lemus, said that the certification is the result of technical
certification is the result of technical work and rigorous compliance with the protocols established in the Port Facility
the protocols established in the Port Facility Security Plan,
as well as permanent coordination with the competent authorities. “Its
implementation guarantees that operations are carried out under optimal security
conditions, safeguarding both the facilities and the integrity of the logistic chain that transits through the port.
of the logistics chain that transits through ZOLIC”.
Photos courtesy of Port Commission
National
With this certification, ZOLIC
reaffirms its commitment to operate under international standards of port security
port safety standards, strengthening its position as a reliable logistic platform for maritime
platform for maritime commerce and for investors who trust in Guatemala as a strategic
Guatemala as a strategic point for the development of their operations.