The option of maritime cargo transport emerged again with the objective of minimizing part of the impact that the Nicaraguan crisis has had on intraregional trade. That is why in July the governments of Costa Rica and El Salvador announced that they were already able to begin ferrying operations. See "Cargo Ferry Between La Union and Caldera Back on the Table"

In August, it was reported that Costa Rican Desacarga would be the company authorized to provide, from September, the maritime cargo service between the Salvadoran port of La Union and Caldera, in Costa Rica. However, the operation of the service has not yet begun.

Eduardo Cader, president of the Salvadoran Association of Industrialists (ASI), said to Elmundo.sv that "... The ferry project between El Salvador and Costa Rica, which has not been able to start its operation despite repeated impulses from both countries, is a very expensive alternative for importers and exporters."

On the other hand, Monica Segnini, CEO of Desacarga, explained that "... When starting the system optimization tests, 'we have identified details that need to be adjusted before starting the operation'. Among these details is the compliance of documents and the maritime conditions and infrastructure of Puerto Caldera. We had to request some adjustments for the berthing and logistical operation of our ship."

View history of failed attempts to launch the ferry cargo La Union - Caldera.

Source: elmundo.sv

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