Cotecna Guatemala Successfully Completes Its Annual Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) at Puerto Quetzal

From July 12 to 14, 2026, Cotecna Guatemala successfully conducted a Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) at Puerto Quetzal Customs in Escuintla, reaffirming its commitment to operational excellence, trade facilitation, and border security. 

Led by Ricardo Rosales, Country Manager, and Gerson Martinez, Operations Chief and Fernando Gutierrez, Maintenance Supervisor, the initiative brought together Cotecna’s local operations, maintenance, and IT teams, along with specialized technical support, to carry out a comprehensive maintenance campaign and system performance verification. 

The activities focused on ensuring the continued reliability, availability, and optimal performance of the non-intrusive cargo inspection solution that supports customs operations at Puerto Quetzal. Through preventive maintenance and operational checks, the team helps reinforcing service continuity and maintaining the high standards required for efficient cargo inspections. 

Since its deployment in 2020, Cotecna’s inspection solution has played a key role in facilitating trade and strengthening security in Guatemala.  By enabling fast and secure cargo inspections, the system contributes to streamlined customs processes while supporting the detection of illicit activities without disrupting cargo flows. 

Preventive maintenance initiatives such as this PMI are essential to sustaining long-term operational performance and ensuring that inspection services remain reliable, efficient, and ready to support the evolving needs of international trade. 

Through continuous improvement and a strong focus on operational excellence, Cotecna remains committed to delivering innovative solutions that help strengthen supply chain security and facilitate the safe movement of goods across borders. 

About Cotecna

For over 50 years, we have been supporting agriculture, food and pharma, minerals and metals, and consumer products supply chains all over the world. We provide testing, inspection, and certification services to help our clients navigate evolving regulations, ensure product compliance, and support their sustainability journey.