Guatemalan delegation tours IAG Cargo Madrid hub to explore perishables trade

A 15‑strong Guatemalan political and trade delegation visited IAG Cargo’s Madrid hub to explore trade opportunities, including officials from the Embassy of Guatemala in Madrid, the Ministry of Economy, and Guatemalan exporters.
The visit featured a tour of IAG Cargo’s warehouse and perishables‑handling facilities; Armando Rodriguez Moreno, Head of MAD Hub Cargo Operations, said the hub is a key gateway for Latin America and offers 1,340 square metres of dedicated temperature‑controlled space; IAG Cargo announced a €1.5 million investment in 2024 that significantly increased the hub’s perishables capacity; the facility’s cooling chambers are monitored around the clock; Natalia Samayoa, Commercial Attache of the Embassy of Guatemala in Madrid, said the visit helped Guatemalan exporters learn about air cargo infrastructure and services for perishable products.