The territorial unit is induced in logistics and merchant marine services in Panama

In statements to Prensa Latina, Ecuadorian Galo Molina, Treasurer of the World Logistics Union, indicated that acting as a bloc and not as independent countries is not only necessary but urgent to meet the challenges of the sector in the coming years.

The vice-president of the Latin American Association of Logistics Operators and one of the speakers at the forum commented that the region has all possible potential, cultural roots, common language, close markets such as the United States and Panama is an ideal communication hub.

Molina announced that in October 2024, the isthmus will be a planet-wide logistics hub, when it will host the first world conference in this field, preceded only by the Latin American Forum held in 2007 – also in Panama – as part of the international trade fair. On the other hand, consider that in the midst of Covid-19, the food and drug supply chain, above all, continued to function and that was an experience that had to be taken into account, among other factors, the Panama Canal and the transit of ships.

After speaking about Maritime Industry 4.0, Challenges and Opportunities, the theme of his conference, Molina added that new technologies, meetings and even virtual businesses on various internet platforms are here to stay, but countries are advancing at different speeds and collaboration and training are key.

In Lamis 2023, a cooperation protocol was signed the day before with the participation of representatives of the Bilbao Port Authority and the International Maritime University of Panama.

For Captain Alberto Herrera, President of the Forum, his goal has been to sit at one table with the various representatives that make up the great transport equipment, in the supply chain, that relates to the great representative that is the cargo.

Exhibitors from Mexico, Singapore, Spain, Denmark, Greece, Costa Rica and Guatemala also participated in the event.

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