Calendar of Activities 2021
COVID-19 Announcement:
Dear CIP Community, as mentioned on our Homepage and in our COVID-19 Announcement, due to the outbreak of coronavirus, the S/CIP and partners decided to postpone certain events until further notice. We will keep you updated.
The Calendar of Activities is a breakdown of all the CIP’s yearly events. From hemispheric technical conferences and political meetings to courses and technical assistance, the Calendar serves as a reference for the CIP Community on all the opportunities for involvement and/or participation.
Courses | Hemispheric Technical Conferences | Webinars |Hemispheric Technical Conferences with CIP Participation | Technical Assistance |
Political Meetings | Political Dialogue Follow-Up | Dissemination and Communication Materials
Courses
| Date | Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| February 1-26 | Course on Auxiliary Services in the context of the Inter-American Diploma in Management of Port Concessions and Auxiliary Services | Peru National Port Authority (APN) virtual platform |
| March 1-26 | Course on Legislation on Concessions and Auxiliary Services in the context of the Inter-American Diploma in Management of Port Concessions and Auxiliary Services | APN virtual platform |
| March | Green Guide Presentation (Spanish) | Online |
| April 5 - 30 | Course on Tariff Models and Structure in the context of the Inter-American Diploma in Management of Port Concessions and Auxiliary Services | APN virtual platform |
| April | Green Guide Presentation (English) | Online |
| May 3 - 28 | Course on Public – Private Partnerships in the context of the Inter-American Diploma in Management of Port Concessions and Auxiliary Services | APN virtual platform |
| June | 8th Port Security Workshop in collaboration with the United States Coast Guard (USCG)other risk factors with ECLAC | TBD |
| June - July | 18th Session of the Women in Port Management Program IMO – IPER – Port of Le Havre | Le Havre, France |
| September | 34th Advanced Course on Port Management and Operations IMO-IPER – Port of Le Havre | Le Havre, France |
| September - October | 20th Ibero-American Course on Technology, Operations and Environmental Management | Santander, Spain |
| October | 25th Ibero-American Course on Port ManagementLane Management with MAERSK | Madrid, Spain |
| October | Master in Port Management and Intermodal Transport with ValenciaPort Foundation, Spain | Valencia, Spain |
| November | 9th Workshop on Port Security Management" | TBD |
Hemispheric Technical Conferences
| Date | Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| August | 3rd Hemispheric Conference on Social Responsibility, Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women | Lima, Peru |
| September 23 - 24 | 4th Hemispheric Conference on Port Security | Miami, USA |
| November | 15th Port Maritime Congress | Guatemala City |
Webinars
| Date | Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| February | Webinar on Digitalization as a Boost for Port Competitiveness: PCS and Smart Ports (Topic TBC) | Zoom |
| April | Webinar on Port Security (Topic TBC) | Zoom |
| June | Webinar on Disaster Risk Management in English (Topic TBC) | Zoom |
| July | Webinar on Economic Aspects of the Port Industry (Topic TBC) | Zoom |
| September | Webinar on Port – City Relation (Topic TBC) | Zoom |
| October | Webinar on Sustainable Port Management in English (Topic TBC) | Zoom |
| November | Webinar on Modern Port Legislation (Topic TBC) | Zoom |
Hemispheric Technical Conferences with CIP Participation
| Date | Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| May 4 - 6 | 29th Latin American Congress of Ports (AAPA) | Cartagena, Colombia |
| June | Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC) Annual General Meeting | TBD |
| October | 16th Oil Maritime Terminal and Monobuoy Operators’ Day (SLOM) | TBD |
Technical Assistance
| Date | Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 2020 – February 2021 | 2020 AAPA – CIP Port Industry Award of Excellence Call for Applications | Online |
| October 2020 - March 2021 | 2020 Maritime Award of the Americas Call for Applications | Online |
| 2020-2022 | Improved Disaster Risk Management Capabilities for Ports in the Caribbean | Caribbean Basin |
| Under development | Guide on Port-City Relation Good Practices | CIP Portal |
| Under development | Compilation of Waterways Best Practices | CIP Portal |
| Under development | Compilation of Port Logistics Best Practices | CIP Portal |
| TBD | Port Incentives Program to Reduce GHG Emissions from Ships in Ports (RightShip) | Argentina and Panama |
Political Meetings
| Date | Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| May 19-21, 2021 | 12th CIP Regular Meeting/21st CECIP Inter-American Forum of Successful Practices in Port Development | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Political Dialogue Follow-Up
| Date | Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| February / September | Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Videoconference on Logistics, Innovation and Competitiveness | Online |
| February / September | TAG Videoconference on Public Policy, Legislation and Regulation | Online |
| March / October | TAG Videoconference on Tourism, Inland Ports and Waterways, Ship Services and Navigation Safety | Online |
| March / October | TAG Videoconference on Sustainable Port Management and Environmental Protection | Online |
| April / November | TAG Videoconference on Social Responsibility, Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women | Online |
| April / November | TAG Videoconference on Port Protection and Security | Online |
| July / November | Videoconference of the CIP Executive Board (CECIP) | Online |
Dissemination and Communication Materials
| Date | Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Newsletter CIP Highlights | Online |
| August | CIP Magazine Volume 31 | Online |