How is Guatemala's port system organised and what share of foreign trade moves through its ports?

Guatemala operates three main ports, Puerto Quetzal on the Pacific, and Santo Tomás de Castilla and Puerto Barrios on the Atlantic, plus eight specialized terminals. 60% of movement is concentrated on the Pacific coast,… with Puerto Quetzal the leading player,… and in 2024 91% of cargo was domestic trade against 9% of operations with third countries. The three state ports today report to the Ministry of Communications (CIV).