The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently held a workshop in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, to improve the efficiency of U.S. agricultural exports to Latin America. The event, which attracted 38 participants from the private sector and government, focused on port logistics and management.
Diana Correa, USGC marketing specialist, emphasized the potential for streamlining the movement of U.S. goods through standardized quality assurance procedures. The workshop covered U.S. corn and distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) production and shipping processes, quality control protocols, and measurement systems.
Juan Manuel Echeverria from TERPAC, a major Guatemalan grain terminal, shared insights on international supply chain cooperation. The event also addressed Honduran grain inspection processes and their alignment with U.S. procedures.
"Engaging with policymakers and shipping specialists helped attendees better understand the regulations and procedures involved in U.S. agricultural exports," Correa said, highlighting the potential for time and cost savings through closer alignment with U.S. shipping standards.
