CIP in Other Events
The S/CIP 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 Maritimo Portuiario of Guatemala, IAPH meetings, NAMEPA, SLOM Annual meetings, USCG workshops, WISTA, and many others.
In addition to participating as a speaker in several events, the S/CIP also contributes to professional development courses through lectures and presentations, either in person or virtually.
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.