3rd Latin America Ports Forum in Panama City, Panama on April 11-12, 2018
Projects, industry trends, technological innovation the evolving business opportunities within the port sector

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Competitiveness and increased productivity are crucial in today's operating environment. Don't miss this unique opportunity to develop the strategic business relationships necessary to succeed in this market.
The evolution expected in the port and shipping business after the opening of the new set of locks at the Panama Canal is at the center of the conference agenda. Additional industry hot topics include ports productivity, multi-modal integration, new models of port governance as well as the region’s most important brownfield and greenfield port projects.
Confirmed speakers include:
The Latin America Ports Forum is supported by the Panama Canal Authority, Camara Maritima de Panama and Latinports.
During the two day conference, industry experts and colleagues will discuss the evolving business opportunities related to the ports in Latin America. Significant attention will be placed on the infrastructure projects that will increase capacity in the region, and how ports and terminal operators are adapting to the continuous changes underway in the world and regional trade.
You are warmly invited to join us in Panama in April 2018. For those interested in sponsorship opportunities or group discounts, you can contact info@latamports.com
HOTEL INFORMATION - If you have already registered to attend and would like to reserve your room at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Casino, there is a special rate of US$125 a night for LAPF delegates.
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El 3rd Latin America Ports Forum 2018
Durante la conferencia se discutirá sobre el nuevo entorno que la ampliación del Canal de Panamá presenta para la industria portuaria de América Latina y el Caribe, la necesidad de mejorar la productividad y eficiencia de los puertos de la región, los desafíos de gobernanza de los puertos y sus áreas de influencia, la necesidad de transformar las terminales portuarias en nodos logísticos, las oportunidades que se presentan como centros para el desarrollo de áreas manufactureras bajo zonas francas o zonas especiales y las tareas pendientes en materia de integración multimodal. También dedicaremos un espacio al financiamiento de proyectos portuarios, a los puertos especializados en energía y a la evolución de la seguridad portuaria y naviera.
Entre los temas a tratar en la conferencia están:
Para descuentos grupales o información sobre oportunidades de auspicio se puede poder en contacto con nosotros a través de info@latamports.com
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