CIP in Other Events
The CIP Secretariat frequently participates as a Speaker in many high-level port events and conferences such as the AAPA Latin American Annual Meeting, COCATRAM events, the Congreso Marítimo Portuario of Guatemala, CSA Meetings, IAPH meetings, NAMEPA, PMAC Meetings, SLOM Annual meetings, WISTA, and many others.
In addition to participating as a speaker in several events, the Secretariat also contributes to professional development courses through lectures and presentations, either in person or virtually.
The 28th Annual General Meeting of the Port Management Association of the Caribbean event was held on June 4 – 6, 2025, in Curaçao.
Mona Swoboda, Program Manager of the CIP Secretariat participated as a panelist. The presentation provides a high-level overview of key issues in Caribbean Ports, as well as highlights CIP’s Caribbean-centered initiatives implemented since the last PMAC AGM in 2024. To access her presentation, please click here.
The 23rd Executives' Conference of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) was held on May 19 & 20, in Fort Lauderdale, USA.
This event brought together leaders and decision-makers in the maritime sector and serves as a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and discussions on key issues shaping the Caribbean maritime industry. Topics include industry trends, regulatory changes, technological advancements, environmental considerations, and other critical factors impacting the region’s shipping sector.
Jorge Duran, Chief of the CIP Secretariat participated as a panelist on “Enhancing Maritime Security and Resilience in the Caribbean: Regional Approach”, and as a moderator on ‘’Ports at Risk Strengthening Climate Resilience in the Caribbean’’.
The First Workshop of the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) Foresight Group was held on November 13 -14, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The IPCSA Foresight Group brought together international port experts to analyze future Port Community System (PCS), Single Window, and port digitalization trends, and establish guidelines and recommendations for National Port Authorities, Maritime Authorities, ports, and terminal operations.
During the First Workshop of the IPCSA Foresight Group, 17 port experts from 14 countries assessed long-term trends, challenges, and opportunities for PCS implementation and operation, with special emphasis on change-management, climate resilience, policy and legislation, as well as governance and labor.
Mona Swoboda, Program Manager of the CIP Secretariat, provided insights on the port digitalization efforts, challenges, and initiatives in the Western Hemisphere, highlighting the CIP-OAS technical assistance projects in Belize and Barbados.
The 26th Iberoamerican Course on Port Management with Puertos del Estado of Spain was held on October 20 -26, in Madrid, Spain.
The course included as speakers experts and professionals of recognized prestige from Spain and Latin America, who will give presentations in the different modules. The course program was completed with monographic sessions, conferences, colloquiums and visits to port facilities, in order to contribute to the student's professional and personal development.
Jorge Duran, Chief of the CIP Secretariat participated as a speaker on “Elements of an Efficient Port System”, his presentation is available here.
The 54th Annual General Meeting of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) was held on October 7 & 8, in Sint Maarten.
The event brought together over 380 delegates from national port and maritime authorities, ports, terminal, maritime firms, shipping lines, shipping agents, international organizations, and non-profits, as well as academia from the Caribbean region to address issues such as green shipping corridors, disaster preparedness and emergency response in Caribbean ports, digital transformation, cruise shipping, supply chain challenges, among others.
Mona Swoboda, CIP Secretariat Program Manager moderated, along Mr. Mark Williams, CEO, Kingston Wharves Limited, Jamaica, a roundtable discussion on Ensuring Safety and Integrity in Maritime Operations and participated as panelist on Strategies and Innovations in Hurricane Preparedness for the Port and Maritime Industry.
The XXV International Congress on Maritime Law, organized by the Iberoamerican Institute of Maritime Law (IIDM) was held on September 30 – October 3, 2024, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
This four-day event was an unparalleled opportunity to connect with leaders and specialists in maritime law from around the world, explore the latest trends and challenges in the sector, and participate in enriching debates.
Jorge Duran, Chief of the CIP Secretariat participated as a panelist on “Port Community Systems (PCS)”, his presentation is available here.
The XX Meeting of the Latin American Society of Marine Oil and Monobuoy Terminal Operators (SLOM) was held on September 11 - 13, 2024, in Punta del Este, Uruguay.
The event represents the best scenario for the exchange of knowledge and experiences in the operation of maritime oil terminals, as well as for the dissemination of new technologies and the offering of specialized products and services to the maritime, port and oil sector of Latin America and the world.
Jorge Duran, Chief of the CIP Secretariat participated as a panelist on “The oil infrastructure and its reconversion to future energies”, and as a moderator of a workshop on ‘’SLOM Member initiatives in terminal environmental management’’.
The 1st Congress on Port Security and Protection organized by the Honduras National Commission of Port Security and Protection (CNPP), event was held on August 20 - 22, 2024, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
The event brought together 80 participants from local as well as regional national port and maritime authorities, private ports and terminal operators, ports, maritime firms, academia, and government representatives from different sector-related entities to address issues such as digitalization, supply-chain security, port infrastructure modernization, cyber security, AI in ports, and capacity building, among others.
Mona Swoboda, Program Manager of the CIP Secretariat participated as a keynote speaker and presented on “ChallenPPT Mona Swoboda (CIP-OEA) - CNPP Honduras 21 de agosto 2024 ges and Opportunities for the Latin American Port Sector: The Role of Port Security”, highlighting the CIP’s work on port security, digitalization, and regional collaboration through capacity building. To access her presentation, please click here.
The iPORT Conference "Intelligent Port Expansion & Modernization" event was held on July 17 &18, 2024, in Lima, Perú.
The event brought together 150 participants from national port and maritime authorities, private ports and terminal operators, ports, maritime firms, academia, and government representatives from different sector-related entities to address issues such as digitalization, supply-chain management, port infrastructure modernization, and regional collaboration, among others.
Mona Swoboda, Program Manager of the CIP Secretariat participated as a keynote speaker in the opening session and presented on “Challenges and Opportunities for the Latin American Port Sector”, highlighting the CIP’s work on port legislation, digitalization, and sustainable port management. To access her presentation, please click here.
In addition, Ms. Swoboda participated as round table panelist on “New Leadership in the Logistics, International Trade, and Maritime-Port Sectors”.
Maritime Talks by Maritime Procurement Services was held on July 5, 2024, online.
Mona Swoboda, Program Manager of the CIP Secretariat participated as a panelist and presented on “The initiatives of the CIP to promote sustainable management in the ports of the Americas”. To access her presentation, please click here.
The 27th Annual General Meeting of the Port Management Association of the Caribbean event was held on June 26 - 28, 2024, in Paramaribo, Suriname.
The event brought together 135 delegates from national port and maritime authorities, ports, terminal, maritime firms, international organizations, development banks, and non-profits, as well as academia from the Caribbean region to address issues such as trade facilitation, supply-chain resilience, port security, decarbonization in the shipping industry, and disaster preparedness and emergency, among others.
Mona Swoboda, Program Manager of the CIP Secretariat participated as a panelist in the AGM Strategic Session and presented the CIP’s initiatives implemented in Caribbean member States’, specifically the CIP project “Improved Disaster Risk Management for Caribbean Ports”, as well as the technical assistance projects in Barbados and Belize. To access her presentation, please click here.
The 35th Anniversary International Conference of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) event was held on June 17, 2024, in Valleta, Malta.
The event brought together 130 participants from international port and maritime authorities, IMO entities, international organizations, ports, maritime firms, financing institutions, academia, and non-profits to address issues such as trade facilitation, decarbonization, supply-chain resilience, port and maritime security, digital transformation, and legislative reform, among others.
Mona Swoboda, Program Manager of the CIP Secretariat participated as panelist in the trade facilitation session and presented on “(Port) Trade Facilitation in the Americas - An Overview of Challenges and Opportunities”, specifically on the CIP Technical Assistance projects in Barbados and Belize. To access her presentation, please click here.
The Coffee with Red MAMLa: Gender and Empowerment event was held on May 31, 2024, online.
Mona Swoboda, Program Manager of the CIP Secretariat participated as a speaker and presented on Initiatives of the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) to promote gender equality in the port sector. To access her presentation, please click here.
The event also included presentations from representatives of NRGI Broker and the Women's Institute of the University of Panama.
The Global Supply Chain Forum was held from May 21-24, 2024, in Bridgetown, Barbados.
The United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados joined forces to organize this event that brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts from around the world to discuss and address the challenges and opportunities in global supply chain management.
Jorge Durán, Chief of the CIP Secretariat spoke about supply chain resilience in ports, his presentation is available here.
The Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference event was held on May 20 & 21, 2024, in Miami, USA.
The event brought together 130 participants from international port and maritime authorities, IMO entities, international organizations, ports, maritime firms, financing institutions, academia, and non-profits to address issues such as trade facilitation, decarbonization, supply-chain resilience, port and maritime security, digital transformation, and legislative reform, among others.
Mona Swoboda, Program Manager of the CIP Secretariat participated as speaker in the following panels:
- Driving Security Resilience: Collaborative Approaches for Safeguarding the Caribbean Region
- Breaking Barriers: Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Women in Maritime Careers
The 2024 Port of the Future Conference was held from April 2-4, 2024, in Houston, USA.
Organized by the University of Houston, the Conference was a dynamic event, focused on creating and revitalizing the United States’ ports, infrastructure, technology and processes across the maritime, air, land, and cyber domains.
Jorge Durán, Chief of the CIP Secretariat spoke about port development challenges in Latin American and the Caribbean, his presentation is available here.
The 6th Meeting of Energy Ministers of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) was held on March 14 &15, 2024, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
This high-level gathering focused on discussing, exchanging ideas, and forming concrete commitments to further the transition to clean, sustainable, and renewable energy in the Americas.
Jorge Durán, Chief of the CIP Secretariat spoke about sustainable management and decarbonization of ports in the region, his presentation is available here.
Held in Athens, Greece, the WMU-GOI BUGWRIGHT2 Forum, part of the European Union's Horizon 2020 (H2020)-funded BUGWRIGHT2 project, aimed at addressing the strengths, weaknesses, obstacles, and prospects stemming from implementing technology and/or digitalization within the maritime and port sectors.
Mona Swoboda, Program Manager of the CIP Secretariat was invited to participate as speaker on the panel “Global North v. Global South: Bridging the Digital Divide”.
Presented and disseminated with all attendees an overview of the CIP project “Establishment of a Barbados Port Community System”, as well as other regional digitalization trends, including the Maritime Single Window in several CIP-OAS Member States.
The 1st Binational Forum on Sustainable Maritime Transport and Ports in the Three Californias was held on February 14 & 15, 2024, in La Paz, Baja California.
Organized the Institute of the Americas, the convening consisted of a series of roundtable discussions and deep dives centered around key maritime sustainability issues—with the objective of promoting knowledge sharing and cross-sectoral dialogue around standards and regulations, scientific and technological advances, and garnering support for private sector commitments.
Jorge Durán, Chief of the CIP Secretariat spoke about sustainable management and decarbonization of ports in the region, his presentation is available here.
The 20th Ibero-American Course on Engineering, Operations and Environmental Management was held from December 14, 2023 – March 22, 2024, in Santander, Spain.
Organized by the Secretariat of the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Ports of the State of Spain, the Course has been providing specialized port training for almost two decades to the Ibero-American port logistic community.
Jorge Durán, Chief of the CIP Secretariat spoke about the challenges of ports in the region, his presentation is available here.
The 53rd Annual General Assembly of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) was held on October 23 & 24, 2023, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
The conference was hosted by the Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago and included topics such as green shipping corridors, disaster preparedness and emergency response in Caribbean ports, digital transformation, cruise shipping, supply chain challenges, among others.
Mona Swoboda, Program Manager of the CIP Secretariat participated as a speaker and presented on Challenges and Opportunities for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Caribbean Shipping - A Port Perspective. To access her presentation, please click here.
The Regional Conference & 6 th Annual General Meeting of the Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC) was held on October 3-5, 2023, in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
The conference was convened in collaboration with the Maritime Authority of Jamaica with the support of the International Maritime Organization under the theme Navigating Horizons: Mobilizing Stronger Networks for Caribbean Women towards a Sustainable Maritime Industry.
Mona Swoboda, Program Manager of the CIP Secretariat participated as a speaker and presented on the Inter
American Committee on Ports (CIP) initiatives that bolster gender equality in the port sector. To access her presentation, please click here.
The 26th Annual General Meeting of the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC) was held on June 28-30, 2023, in Antigua.
The central theme of this Meeting was "Caribbean Ports at the Crossroads" and focused on issues such as port legislation, trade facilitation, digitalization and capacity building.
Mona Swoboda, Program Manager of the CIP Secretariat participated as a speaker and presented on regional initiatives of the CIP-OAS. To access her presentation, please click here.
The 13th Adicomex Annual Congress was held on April 27 in Cali, Colombia.
Jorge Durán, Chief of the CIP Secretariat participated virtually as a speaker and presented on port digitalization for better logistics. To access his presentation, please click here.
The PIANC America Conference & Biennial Technical Visit (BTV) "Sustaining Ports, Waterways and Marinas through a Changing Climate'' was held on April 24-27, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Topics of the conference sessions included:
- Inland Waterways
- Maritime Ports
- Recreational Marinas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Waterborne Transportation in the Americas
- Alternative Energy in Maritime Transport
- Climate Change
To access the presentation of Jorge Duran, Chief of the CIP Secretariat, please click here.
To access the presentation of Sabina Malnis, Project Manager of the CIP Secretariat, please click here.
The General Ports Administration of Argentina organized the
, held in collaboration with the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Jorge Durán, Chief of the CIP Secretariat spoke about the current context of Latin America and the Caribbean and logistics challenges in ports, his presentation is available here.
The 30th Latin American Congress of Ports (AAPA Latino) was held from November 28 to 30 in Santos, Brazil. The program included an academic agenda that addressed many relevant topics of the port & maritime trade, networking activities; and the presentation of the 2022 AAPA-CIP Port Industry Award of Excellence and the Maritime Award of the Americas.
Jorge Duran, Chief of the CIP Secretariat and Mona Swoboda, Program Manager attended the event and presented the awards to the winners of the 2022 edition.
The 15th edition of the Port Maritime Congress and the 23rd International Congress on Maritime Law were organized by the National Port Commission (CPN for its acronym in Spanish) of Guatemala and the Ibero-American Institute of Maritime Law which were held on November 2-4, 2022.
Organized annually, the Congress seeks to strengthen the capacities of the national and international maritime port community working in the sector in cross-cutting areas, through the exchange of knowledge and experiences with invited experts for the development of the topics.
Jorge Duran, Chief of the CIP Secretariat participated as speaker and presented on:
"Elements of an Efficient Port System", to access the presentation, click here.
"Work Table: Maritime and Port Logistics", to access the presentation, click here.
The 2022 International Maritime and Port Forum of the Mexico International ISPS Network, addressed the prospects for international trade and cruise tourism, following the health emergency, which has generated a distortion in maritime transport, food and fuel supply. Progress in the implementation of the ISPS Code in the face of new threats was also discussed, as well as cybersecurity in the context of digital transformation.
To access the presentation "Port Development in the Americas: Training and Technical Assistance from the CIP-OAS" of Mónica Blanco, Project Coordinator of the CIP, please click here.
To access the presentation "Considerations on the Use of Drones in Port Activities" of Cap. Gerardo Almonacid, Port Protection and Security Advisor of the CIP, please click here.
The 25th Annual General Virtual Meeting was hosted by the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC), CIP Strategic Partner, whose mission is to foster operational and financial efficiency, and to enhance the level of service to the mutual benefit of Caribbean Ports and their stakeholders, through the sharing of experience, training, information and ideas
To access the presentation "Update on Caribbean-centered CIP Initiatives" of Mona Swoboda, Program Manager, please click here.
The Port Authority of A Coruña, held the 5th International Congress on Industrial Security in Ports on May 18 and 19, 2022 in A Coruña, Spain.
During the Congress, speakers discussed the evolution of ports in their role as energy nodes and in the decarbonization of logistics chains, the new security challenges in this era of digital transformation and the need for a high level of coordination between the maritime and land part to prevent and respond adequately to port emergencies.
In addition, port professionals citizens from the CIP-OAS Member States attended the Congress.
The event Congress: 30 years of the Superintendency of Transportation: Institutional Review for the Country's Port Development, organized by the Superintendency of Transportation and the Externado University of Colombia, was held on November 25 and 26, 2021. This event took place virtually through the ZOOM platform in Spanish.
The Congress addressed issues such as:
- Port Privatization Model: Private Initiatives and Informal Offers
- Port-City Planning and their Relationship with the Environment and Climate Change.
- Innovation and Digital Transformation of Ports - PCS
- Inspection, Surveillance and Control Functions of Port activities
- Efficient Port Models. Prospects and Challenges
Jorge Duran, Chief of the CIP Secretariat participated as speaker and presented on “Innovation and Digital Port Transformation – PCS."
To access the presentation, click here.
The 5th edition of the Port-Maritime Congress was organized by the National Port Commission (CPN for its acronym in Spanish), Guatemala, which was held on November 23 and 24, 2021.
Organized annually, the Congress offered an international platform for dialogue on trends in international maritime trade and its impact on the Central American subregion. Experts and decision makers spoke on various topics including competitiveness, security, technological innovation, sustainable management and facilitation of trade through an effective logistics chain, among others.
Jorge Duran, Chief of the CIP Secretariat participated as speaker and presented on “Characteristics and Components of an Efficient Port System.”
To access the presentation, click here.
The Autonomous University of Santo Domingo extended an invitation to Jorge Durán, Chief of the Secretariat (S/CIP) as guest lecturer and expert in the Masters on Logistics Management of Ports and Customs on November 21, 2021.
The Program offers courses on relevant subjects such as: International Trade; Modern Port Management; Economic Integration, Comercial Treaties and Rules of Origin; Maritime Law; Technology and Customs Systems; among others.
The Chief of the S/CIP participated and presented on “An Efficient Port System: Some Key Components.”
To access Jorge's presentation, click here.
Trans-Port 2021, VII Congress and Exhibition of the Maritime-Port Industry for Latin America, organized by FISA, Chile, made decisive progress in identifying the various markets that allow projecting the development of this sector, which contributes to the economies of the countries of the region, convening Chilean and Latin American entrepreneurs, suppliers and authorities in an ideal instance to exchange knowledge, experiences and technologies required by the sector.
At Trans-Port, exhibitors were able to experience the power of face-to-face interactions with decision makers in the sector with networking opportunities to update the knowledge of all professionals linked to the industry by exchanging experiences in this and other matters.
Jorge Durán, Chief of the CIP Secretariat, participated in Panel 7. on “Public Policies for Port Development”/“Políticas Públicas para el Desarrollo Portuario."
To access the recording of the presentation, click here.
The "Virtual Dialogue: Equity Responsibility of All", held on October 20, 2021, was organized by Portmujer, International Network of Port Professionals in Pro of Gender Equity.
The purpose of the discussion was to analyze the importance of the involvement of all actors and decision makers in gender equality focused on the port logistics sector.
Mona Swoboda, Program Manager, participated with a presentation on "Regional Initiatives to Promote Gender Equality in the Port Logistics Sector."
To access Mona's presentation, click here.
The LATAM Ports Virtual Forum, organized by RDN Global, was held on August 3, 4 and 5. This high-level event focused on promoting port infrastructure projects with the participation of public entities and authorities from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, as well as special guests, private companies, regional and international investors.
The LATAM Ports Virtual Forum sought to address the following aspects:
- Opportunities in maritime and river infrastructure in the region
- New projects amid the current pandemic and its potential
- Current Investor interest in the sector in the region
Jorge Durán, Chief of the Secretariat, participated with a presentation where he provided opening remarks and also a summary of the CIP's work to support the port sector.
To access Jorge's presentation, click here.
The “Virtual Roundtable on Women in Maritime and Port Security” was hosted by the OAS Inter-American Committee against Terrorism (CICTE) and the UK Government.
Less than 30% of onshore maritime-related positions world-wide are held by women. In an effort to raise awareness and enact change in this matter, the roundtable highlighted success stories and challenges in the maritime field and provided an enriching discussion on the role of women in the maritime and port security sector.
Mona Swoboda, Program Manager, participated in the Session II on Opportunities for Women.
To access Mona's presentation, please click here.
The Webinar in Spanish “2020 Balance and Future Perspectives for the Port Industry in Latin America” was hosted by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), CIP Associate Member.
The objective of the Webinar was to close the year with a balance on the challenges that the industry faced during 2020, having a first-hand perspective on how each sector plans to face the new international scenario. To this end, 17 specialists from 8 countries were been summoned and included the special participation of the President of the Inter-American Development Bank, Mauricio Claver-Carone.
Jorge Duran, Chief of the CIP Secretariat, participated as a moderator in the panel "2020 Retrospective of the Maritime-Port Industry."
To access the event's agenda and additional information, please click here.
To access the video recording of the webinar, please click here.
The XXIII General Virtual Meeting was hosted by the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC), CIP Strategic Partner, whose mission is to foster operational and financial efficiency, and to enhance the level of service to the mutual benefit of Caribbean Ports and their stakeholders, through the sharing of experience, training, information and ideas
To access the presentation "Regional Trends and Challenges in Port Competitiveness" of Jorge Duran, Chief of the CIP Secretariat, please click here.
To access the presentation "Update of CIP OAS Disaster Risk Management Initiative" of Mona Swoboda, Program Manager, please click here.
The XII Virtual ISPS Forum 2020 "Challenges to Maritime Port Protection in Times of Pandemic (COVID - 19)" was organized by the National Port Authority of Peru, a member state of the CIP-OAS.
The purpose of the event was the exchange of information on port security, in accordance with the provisions of the international code for the protection of ships and port facilities, and taking as its central axis the threat presented by the COVID-19 pandemic to port activity
To see the presentation "The CIP: Port Security Activities and New challenges" by Jorge Duran, Chief of the CIP Secretariat, click here.
To view the video recording of the presentation, click here from minute 55:39.
The 50th Annual General Meeting and Conference was organized by the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA), a strategic member of the CIP.
The purpose of the event was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of CSA in a virtual way and they took the opportunity to make a dedication to Mr. Fernando Rivera, since this was his last meeting as general manager, and to welcome the new general manager Milaika . Capella Ras.
To view the presentation "Project: Improved Disaster Risk Management for Caribbean Ports" by Jorge Durán, Chief of the CIP Secretariat, click here.
The conference included high-level speakers such as: Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President, World Maritime University; Oded Breier, VP of Marketing, Israel Shipyards; Mona Swoboda, Program Manager, Inter-American Committee on Ports; Bogdan Stefanescu, Team Leader, Green Economy and Resilience; Vivian Rambarath-Parasram, Director, Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre - Caribbean; and Darwin Telemaque, Manager, Antigua & Barbuda Port Authority.
The purpose of this digital symposium was to bring together industry leaders, business experts and active members of the Caribbean maritime sector to explore opportunities for progress and development together during this critical time. Furthermore, the specific topics expanded on by each speaker included: Maritime Security Challenges After COVID-19; The Other Global Crisis: Climate Change and the Maritime Sector; Key Aspects of Port Resilience in Crises; Fighting Climate Change in the Caribbean: A Collaborative Effort; Climate Action in the Maritime Domain; and Caribbean Ports at the Crossroads: Managing Change in a post-COVID-19 Environment.
To access the presentation of Mona Swoboda, Program Manager, please click here.
The conference "Ports and COVID-19," which was hosted by Duarte and Morales, a consulting boutique specialized in projects of infrastructure, project structure, predictive analytics and project management, achieved a reach of 350 participants from 23 countries around the world. The conference included high high-level speakers such as: Ricardo Sánchez, Senior Economic Affairs Officer, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Division, CEPAL; Jorge Durán, Chief of Secretariat of the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP); Robert W. West, Senior Economist, Duarte & Morales; and Rodolfo Sabonge, Ports Senior Consultant, Logitrans.
The purpose of said forum was to analyze the reality of ports during and after the pandemic. Furthermore, the specific topics expanded on by each speaker included: the post-covid global economic environment and the relationship with international trade; reactions and measures by national port authorities and governments as well as the next steps to be taken post-pandemic; the effect of COVID-19 on the forecast of vessel growth and how this situation impacts the balance of port concession contracts between ports and governments; and the impact on maritime trade routes and the impact on port operations in the Region and the Panama Canal.
This conference, which was held through a digital platform, proved to be an initiative that was welcomed and promoted cross-sector collaboration between governments and the private sector to share insights and best practices in times of great uncertainty. More importantly, it sets an example of resilience and an effort to share relevant information that can be used in benefit of the port community.
To access the presentation of Jorge Duran, Chief of the Secretariat of the CIP, please click here.
WISTA hosted their 2019 International AGM and Conference in Grand Cayman. The conference program included workshops addressing global market trends, insight from industry leaders, evening networking socials with global decision makers, excursions and skill development opportunities. Subject matter experts shared successful practices on sustainable oceans, and clean and green technologies, among others. Topics addressed included: IMG GloFouling Partnerships, Business Negotiation in a Global World, Empowering Women in the Maritime Community – Diversity and Gender Bias, IMO 2020 and Beyond and much more.
To access the presentation of Ms. Mona Swoboda, Project Manager of the CIP Secretariat click here.
WISTA hosted their 2018 International AGM and Conference, which was their first regional conference, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The conference program included workshops addressing global market trends, insight from industry leaders, evening networking socials with global decision makers, excursions and skill development opportunities. The conference´s theme was "Facing the challenges of the shipping industry."
To access the presentation of Ms. Mona Swoboda, Project Manager of the CIP Secretariat click here.
The Secretariat of the Inter-American Committee on Ports (S/CIP) of the Organization of the American States (OAS) as part of its Capacity Building Program, held in collaboration with Puertos del Estado de España the XVII Ibero-American Course on Port Management from September 25 to October 27, 2017, and will take place in Madrid, Spain.
To access the presentation of Jorge Duran, S/CIP Chief, please click here.
XII Port Maritime CongressThe National Port Commission of Guatemala invites port and maritime industry representatives to the XII Port Maritime Congress that will take place in Guatemala City. The event will be a unique forum in which congressmen, specialists and lecturers of recognized trajectory will share their experiences and exchange best practices with the private sector. The main objectives of the XII Port Maritime Congress include:
Create a space to update and exchange practices on the progress and the situation of international trade by sea;
Facilitate the linkage and strengthening of commercial ties between suppliers and clients, private and public sectors related to the port industry at a regional level; and
Provide a context and share opinions about changes and trends in maritime trade, in order to generate strategies that increase the efficiency of port activity.
To access the presentation of Jorge Duran, Secretary of the CIP, please click here.
Brings together more than 200 of the world’s top professionals in all aspects of inland/river transportation from the private sector, government, NGOs and academia. The conference will include technical sessions, a technology tour, industry exhibits, networking events, pre-conference short courses, and a dinner cruise on the Monongahela, Ohio, and Allegheny Rivers.
The 2017 PIANC-SMART Rivers conference promises to be very rewarding, with a full array of nationally and internationally recognized speakers and opportunities to network with your industry peers and enhance your professional knowledge.
To access the presentation of Jorge Duran, Secretary of the CIP, please click here.
Organized by Guanajuato Puerto Interior with the cooperation of the S/CIP, the Global Logistic Innovation Summit brings together international speakers, leaders and executives for the first time in the city of León, Guanajuato – Mexico. The event intends to promote best practices, trends and knowledge to increase competitiveness in companies and government agencies. In addition to networking opportunities, the agenda will include the following presentations: The Current Situation of NAFTA Renegotiations; Innovation and Logistics as an International Strategy for Competitiveness and Development; and Innovation in Global Logistics Infrastructure; among others.
To access the presentation of Jorge Duran, Secretary of the CIP, please click here.
XXXIX Central American Isthmus Port Meeting (REPICA)
Organized by the Central American Maritime Transport Commission (COCATRAM), along with the Port Authority of Belize, the XXXIX Central American Isthmus Port Meeting (REPICA) will be held in Belize City. The objective of the event is to promote the exchange of ideas and experiences through the discussion of port challenges related to port management and operations, as well as other related aspects. The event is addressed to Port Managers and Administrators, Representatives of Ministries of Transport, Port Authorities and Companies, among others. Some of the topics in the agenda include: Mobility and Logistics Policy in Central America, Strengthening Environmental Port Management in Central America, Multilateral Agreement on Search and Rescue, Impact of Ballast Water Convention in Ports, and The Role of Women in the Port Industry, among others.
To access the presentation of Jorge Duran, Secretary of the CIP, please click here.