Honduras’ largest trade and economic partner is the United States, with more than 150 United States companies operating in the country and over 80 percent of U.S. goods entering the country duty free.The leading industries for foreign investment in Honduras are automotive parts and service equipment, electrical and renewable energy equipment, food processing and packaging equipment, safety and security equipment, travel and tourism services, and agriculture.

While finding skilled workers in Honduras can be a challenge due to poor education accessibility, there is a large available workforce of unskilled labor. Much of the 9 million plus population lives in the country’s rural, mountainous interior, however the largest cities are Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula.

Business culture in Honduras is very social, with many deals and negotiations done over dinners and long lunches. Hondurans love to host, and verbal agreements can often move slowly into formalized contracts. Personal relationships are important.
Having a team on the ground that is familiar with Honduran shipping procedures and local regulations is key. Cargomax International guarantees negotiated rates to most Honduran ports and airports from the following list of countries: United States, Canada, China, Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Mexico, Guatemala, Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina, and Brazil.

When you partner with Cargomax International Inc., you can rest easy knowing your business is represented with professionalism and expertise.