José Antonio Lemus Guzmán
José Antonio Lemus Guzmán is the president of the board of directors of the Empresa Portuaria Quetzal (EPQ) in Escuintla, Guatemala. He has been actively involved in discussions regarding the modernization and expansion of port infrastructure in the country, particularly emphasizing the need for deeper port facilities to accommodate larger cargo ships. His insights and leadership are crucial as Guatemala collaborates with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to enhance its port capabilities and connectivity, aiming to bolster the nation's logistics and trade.
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Vice Admiral José Antonio Lemus Guzmán stated that the sugar sector's response was decisive in improving loading times.
Arranca la zafra 2025-2026 con menos demoras en Puerto Quetzal y mayor ritmo de carga para exportación
Guatemala· 2026-01-19
José Antonio Lemus Guzmán is mentioned as a member of the Board of Directors being investigated for alleged irregularities in service contracts.
Denuncian presuntas anomalías en contratación de servicios en EPQGuatemala· 2025-12-03
José Antonio Lemus Guzmán detailed the technical work that the mission will carry out.
Resultados técnicos guiarán modernización de EPQ y se espera cronograma para empezar ampliación del muelleGuatemala· 2025-09-23
José Antonio Lemus Guzmán, president of the port authority board, explained the situation regarding the number of vessels anchoring this year.
EPQ busca habilitar más áreas de atraque para agilizar la atenciónGuatemala· 2025-09-22José Antonio Lemus Guzmán is the president of the Empresa Portuaria Quetzal (EPQ) and explained the mission's objectives.
Inicia fase técnica del proyecto para ampliar el muelle comercial de la EPQGuatemala· 2025-09-09José Antonio Lemus Guzmán, president of the Empresa Portuaria Quetzal, explained that the arrival of the Coast Guard responds to a review conducted in countries with commercial ties.
Puertos guatemaltecos serán evaluados por Guardia Costera de EE. UU.Guatemala· 2025-08-11
José Antonio Lemus Guzmán is the president of the EPQ and explained the details of the project.
Gobierno transfiere US$63.7 millones al Cuerpo de Ingenieros de EE. UU. para ampliar Portuaria QuetzalGuatemala· 2025-08-06
Vice Admiral José Antonio Lemus Guzmán, president of the board of EPQ, explained that the approaches with business guilds began last week with public events.
EPQ recupera facturación y control sobre servicios portuarios, después de acuerdo con APM TerminalsGuatemala· 2025-07-16
The president of the Empresa Portuaria Quetzal, José Antonio Lemus Guzmán, reports that maritime cargo operations are proceeding normally.
Declaran alerta anaranjada por enjambre de sismos este 8 de julio de 2025Guatemala· 2025-07-09
José Antonio Lemus Guzmán is the president of the board of directors of the Empresa Portuaria Quetzal (EPQ) and is overseeing the modernization project of Puerto Quetzal.
EPQ empieza fase administrativa para hacer primer pago de U$63 millones al Cuerpo de Ingenieros de los EE. UU.Guatemala· 2025-06-16
José Antonio Lemus Guzmán, president of the board of directors of EPQ, explained three factors that justify the increase in vessels at anchor.
Fondeo en Puerto Quetzal se complica por nueva modalidad de exportación de azúcar en sacos y dos factores más provocan atrasosGuatemala· 2025-06-14José Antonio Lemus Guzmán, president of the board of EPQ, announced a follow-up visit to learn more about the process and required studies.
Puerto Quetzal se transformará con estándares de Estados UnidosGuatemala· 2025-05-26
José Antonio Lemus Guzmán explained the reasons for the number of ships pending to unload and the actions to reduce the gap.
¿Cuál es el impacto en el área de fondeo en Puerto Quetzal? Unos 29 buques están en esperaGuatemala· 2025-02-26
José Antonio Lemus Guzmán is the Vice Admiral and President of the Board of Directors of the port authority who discussed the project details.
EPQ dispone Q1 mil millones para arrancar proyecto en el que apoyará el Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los EE. UU.Guatemala· 2025-02-25José Antonio Lemus Guzmán, president of EPQ, emphasized the importance of the technical visit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to explore development possibilities for the port.
Recomendaciones del Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los EE. UU. se tendrán en mayoGuatemala· 2025-02-19
José Antonio Lemus Guzmán is the president of the board of the Empresa Portuaria Quetzal and discussed the support program.
EE. UU. y Guatemala establecen fases del plan que revisará mejoras en puertos, aeropuertos y ferrocarrilesGuatemala· 2025-02-13