The San Antonio Port Company (EPSA) received Juan Duarte Galán, executive president for Latin America of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), in its corporate building in a meeting that allowed analyzing possible areas of collaboration between the first port in Chile and this important international organization.
The visit of the senior executive occurs within the framework of a tour that he carries out through different ports on the continent, including Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Panama and Chile, in order to disseminate the reactivation of this entity and learn about the challenges to which the logistical enclaves of the region face each other.
At the meeting, Duarte met with the vice president of the EPSA Board of Directors, Renato Silva; the general manager, Ramón Castañeda, the Sustainability and Public Affairs manager, Cristian Puga, and other executives.
During the meeting, key topics of current and future port activity, infrastructure improvement projects, relationships with the community and the Outer Port initiative were discussed. The conversation also included topics such as training and investment in human talent, essential to maintain the region’s port leadership.
Juan Duarte highlighted the importance of this visit and the position of San Antonio as a reference in the port industry. “We feel very happy, we feel at home. San Antonio remains one of the leading ports in social investment, sustainability and city-port relationship, which is essential for proper port development,” he stated. In addition, he stressed that this meeting will be the first of many to strengthen collaboration and support the expansion and development objectives of the port.
For his part, Renato Silva, vice president of the EPSA board, valued the event as an opportunity to share common experiences and challenges among Latin American ports. “I realize that we are on a solid path, consolidating with our current and future projects, such as the Outer Port. The experience that AAPA Latam brings unites us as a region by sharing the same vision and idiosyncrasy,” he expressed.
Finally, Cristian Puga highlighted that “this meeting with the Latin American authority of AAPA provides us with interesting perspectives from the continental industry, and allows us to project work alliances that add value to the management of the San Antonio Port and contribute to strengthening our leadership in the port community. internationally, in a framework of collaboration and with a shared vision.”
Founded in 1912, AAPA has more than 130 associated ports in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America, in addition to another 200 players in the port-logistics sector in the region, including operators, terminals, shipping companies, industry suppliers and academics. Its objective is to promote the common interests of the port community in matters of trade, transport, environment and other matters related to port activity, also raising awareness about the essential role that ports play within the global transport system. and providing training, research and dissemination services, among others.
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## Interview: Strengthening Latin American Ports – A Conversation with EPSA and AAPA
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today we’re discussing recent developments in the global maritime industry, focusing on Latin American ports and their future growth. We’re joined by two distinguished guests: Mr. Renato Silva, Vice President of the Board of Directors at the San Antonio Port Company (EPSA), and Mr. Juan Duarte Galán, Executive President for Latin America at the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA).
**Section 1: Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing**
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Duarte, your visit to San Antonio is part of a larger tour across Latin American ports. What motivated this initiative, and what key takeaways are you hoping to glean from these visits?
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Silva, from the perspective of EPSA, what are the potential benefits of this collaboration with AAPA, and how do you see it impacting the development of the San Antonio Port?
**Section 2: Challenges Faced by Latin American Ports**
* **Interviewer:** The article mentions key topics related to “challenges to which logistical enclaves of the region face”. Mr. Duarte, could you elaborate on some of these primary challenges facing ports across Latin America?
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Silva, how does the San Antonio Port address these challenges, and what specific strategies are employed to mitigate their impact?
**Section 3: Focus on Sustainability and Community Relations**
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Duarte, you highlighted EPSA as a “reference in in social investment, sustainability and city-port relationship”. Could you elaborate on AAPA’s priorities in these areas and how they contribute to a positive vision for the future of ports?
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Silva, the article mentions the Outer Port initiative. Could you elaborate on its purpose and how it aligns with EPSA’s commitment to sustainable development and community engagement?
**Section 4: Investment in Human Capital and Future Outlook**
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Duarte, AAPA emphasizes “training and investment in human talent.” Why is this crucial for maintaining regional port leadership, and what role does AAPA play in fostering this development?
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Silva, how does EPSA invest in its workforce, and what initiatives are in place to prepare for future industry demands and technological advancements?
**Closing:**
**Interviewer:**
Thank you both for sharing your valuable insights. As the global maritime industry evolves, the collaboration and exchange witnessed through initiatives like this visit will undoubtedly contribute to the sustainable growth and development of Latin American ports.
