On February 14th and 15th, the IOA in collaboration with WWF Mexico, the Mexican Maritime Transportation Chamber and the Global Maritime Forum, held the First Binational Forum on Sustainable Maritime Transport & Ports in the Three Californias. We welcomed more than 80 guests from Mexico, California, San Antonio, Washington, Quebec, Bogota, Panama, Rio de Janeiro, Stockholm, and Copenhagen. In-depth discussions were held on issues that will help Mexico capitalize on near shoring trends by betting on greener ports, companies and intermodal services. The event was attended by key authorities for the development of the sector, including the General Coordinator of Ports and Merchant Marine from Mexico’s Navy Secretary; representatives from multiple ports on both sides of the border; development banks and multilateral agencies, the IMO’s Maritime Technology Cooperation Center and multiple organizations from civil society and academia. The event culminated with the announcement of commitments made by different actors to promote the sustainability of the sector in Mexico. You can read the full press release here and visit the forum’s website where we’ve uploaded the presentations made by speakers and we will soon post pictures, videos and more. |
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