Honduras - 2.6 Storage assessment
The main purpose of warehouses in Honduras is the development of activities related to the storage of goods or merchandise, and may carry out operations related to the line of business.
The number, location and size of warehouses are a function of customer service provided and economies of scale. A small number of large warehouses provides cost dimensions, but will offer less operability and flexibility. On the contrary, a large number of small warehouses, while allowing greater proximity to the customer and a more agile and flexible service, will lead to higher storage costs.
In Honduras, warehousing facilities play a crucial role in the logistics and distribution of goods and services throughout the country. Although efforts have been made to improve storage infrastructure, there are challenges that limit the ability to fully meet current needs.
Storage facilities in Honduras are mainly located in major cities and urban areas, making them difficult to access in remote and rural regions. This creates an imbalance in the distribution and supply of goods, negatively affecting remote communities and generating logistical bottlenecks in certain areas.
For more information on the contact details of the storage company, please refer to the following link: 4.6 Contact list of storage and milling companies.
Commercial Storage
In addition to the challenges in the storage infrastructure in Honduras, it is important to mention that the commercial sector has experienced significant growth in the demand for logistics services. Local and international companies have sought to establish operations in the country due to its strategic location in Central America, which has driven the development of the commercial storage sector.
To meet the growing needs of businesses, modern and specialized warehousing facilities have emerged in different sectors such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and e-commerce logistics. These warehouses offer more efficient solutions for the storage and distribution of products, including advanced inventory control systems and tracking technologies.
Despite these advances, there are still opportunities to improve efficiency and logistics capacity in the country. Collaboration between the public and private sectors, along with investment in infrastructure and technology, will be key to addressing the challenges and harnessing Honduras' potential as a regional logistics hub. With these improvements, commercial storage in Honduras is expected to continue to evolve and contribute to the country's economic development.
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Location |
Owner |
Available for rent |
Capacity (Tm / m² / m³) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
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Premier Warehouse Complex, Blvr. del Este, San Pedro Sula 21101 |
Logiko |
Yes |
3,200 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Complejo La Cañada, Anillo periférico Sur, Calle a International School, Tegucigalpa 11101 |
DHL Global Forwarding |
Yes |
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Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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omplejo Calpules, Km.7, exit to La Lima, 300mts before the toll, in front of Terminal de Ruta 2, Zona El Polvorin, La Lima |
DHL Global Forwarding |
Yes |
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Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Parque Industrial Zip Búfalo, Nave 2B, Villanueva, Cortes, Honduras. |
GLC Honduras |
Yes |
15,700 m² |
Unspecified |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Parque Industrial Sur, Bodega 28, Choloma Honduras |
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Perfecto Vasquez, 33Street, 1st. Ave. Sector El Polvorín, Bodegas Las Torres 2, Nave 7, San Pedro Sula, Cortes |
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Ofibodegas Premier Corporate Park, Aldea La cañada Anillo Periferico, DC |
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[1] Warehouse type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse access: Elevated, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Storage used by humanitarian organizations
Supplies have to be protected somewhere until they can be distributed or used; But it is not only a question of finding a place to store the products, but also an organized system must be used to know the type, quantity and location of the existing provisions in that place, as well as the forecast of
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Location |
Owner |
Available for rent |
Capacity (Tm / m² / m³) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tegucigalpa |
Doctors of the world |
No |
24 meters |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Tegucigalpa |
Oxfam Intermon Foundation |
No |
NA |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Comayagua |
World Food Programme (WFP) |
Yes |
2205 |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Santa Rosa de Copán
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World Food Programme (WFP) |
Yes |
1,000 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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San Lorenzo, Valley |
World Food Programme (WFP) |
Yes |
1,768 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Thank goodness |
World Food Programme (WFP) |
No |
240 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Tegucigalpa |
Honduran Red Cross |
No |
2,596 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Tegucigalpa |
PAHO/WHO |
No |
1,100 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
[1] Warehouse type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse access: Elevated, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Storage for the public sector
In the public sector, COPECO warehouses in Honduras are a fundamental piece of the country's emergency management system, providing a response to natural disasters and crisis situations. Their infrastructure and capacity make these warehouses a valuable resource to protect and assist vulnerable communities in times of need.
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Location |
Owner |
Available for rent |
Capacity (Tm / m² / m³) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Choluteca |
COPECO |
No |
585.33 m³ |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Tegucigalpa |
COPECO |
No |
2,394 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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San Lorenzo |
COPECO |
No |
184.5 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Comayagua |
COPECO |
No |
650.25 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Santa Barbara |
COPECO |
No |
295.37 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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San Pedro Sula |
COPECO |
No |
600 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Santa Rosa de Copán |
COPECO |
No |
3889.59 m³ |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Colon |
COPECO |
No |
720 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Danli |
COPECO |
No |
198.47 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Puerto Lempira |
COPECO |
No |
384.89 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Yoro |
COPECO |
No |
13,038 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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La Ceiba |
COPECO |
No |
1,264 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Thank goodness |
COPECO |
No |
225 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
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Roatan |
COPECO |
No |
800 m² |
Other |
Flat |
Appears intact |
[1] Warehouse type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse access: Elevated, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Cold chain
Cold chain options in Honduras are critical to ensuring the proper storage and distribution of medicines and vaccines that require controlled temperatures to maintain their effectiveness. In the country, there are different alternatives to maintain the cold chain, which include both specialized storage facilities and refrigerated transport systems.
Major health centers and hospitals in urban areas have specialized refrigerators and freezers for storing temperature-sensitive medicines and vaccines. In addition, regional warehouses have been established that act as distribution centers to supply different areas of the country.
However, despite the efforts made, Honduras faces specific challenges related to drug and vaccine storage options. Storage infrastructure in some rural areas may be limited, making it difficult to access and timely availability of temperature-sensitive medical products in remote communities. In addition, lack of proper maintenance and monitoring of refrigeration facilities can lead to cold chain failures, putting the quality and efficacy of stored products at risk. To address these issues, it is essential to make investments in infrastructure and staff training, as well as to establish robust temperature monitoring and control procedures throughout the medical supply chain.