From 18 to May 20 Latin American companies in logistics sector will be meeting in Honduras to discuss issues on regional trade and business opportunities in the supply chain.
The 32nd edition of Alacat will be held on the premises of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Cortés (CCIC) and its main objective is to present "... the new guidelines to improve export logistics among the countries of the region and establish business partnerships between different transport agents. " The even will involve at least 500 participants from different countries in Latin America.
From April 23rd to 25th a conference on the development and prospects of the logistics sector in the country will be held in Panama City.
The 49th edition of the Annual Conference of Executives (Cade) 2015 will be held at the Sheraton Panama Hotel and will address issues such as international logistics, competitiveness of the Panamanian port system and the problems of air, sea, road and rail logistics in Panama.
On November 5th and 6th industry experts will gather together in San Jose, Costa Rica, to discuss issues such as the impact of the deterioration of infrastructure on the economy of Central America.
The event which is being organized by the Latin American Center for Competitiveness and Sustainable Development (LACCSD) will focus on analysis on the status of ports, airports, roads and border crossings and their impact on the economy of the region.
In Panama the annual event that strengthens the country as a trading platform of excellence in logistics in the region has been inaugurated.
From a statement by the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP):
CCIAP and SENACYT
Panama EXPO 2014 with high expectations for business in the region
Panama, 20 October 2014 Aiming to overcome the expectation of business contacts and visitors as well as the challenge of positioning Panama as the most important trading platform for logistics excellence in the regional market, over 250 exhibitors from eleven countries will be attending the eighth version of PANAMA EXPO 2014, to be held from 22 to 24 October.
Lectures will be provided as part of the event to be held in Panama City on October 23rd and 24th, addressing the progress and challenges of the sector in the region, competitiveness and development of logistics parks.
Conference Program 2014 Expo Logistics Panama:
THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER 2014
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Registration and delivery of training materials.
The global forum for Ports, Terminal Operators, Shipping Lines, 3PL's & BCO's will be held from 4 to 6 December in El Panama Hotel in Panama.
TOC brings together senior executives and decision makers to discuss the latest market trends, challenges and opportunities for the container shipping throughout North, Central and South America.