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Fotografía general del evento
2 April 2024 | News

Authorities and Experts Stress the Relevance of Improving Transport Infrastructure to Energize Economies and Promote Productive and Sustainable Development
The Third High-Level Regional Dialogue on Transport in Latin America and the Caribbean was inaugurated at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.
6 August 2020 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean’s Foreign Trade Will Fall by 23% in 2020 Due to the Pandemic’s Effects
ECLAC’s new Special Report COVID-19, released today, emphasizes that deepening regional integration is indispensable for emerging from the crisis.
Banner Special Report COVID-19 No 6 trade and logistics
4 August 2020 | Announcement

ECLAC Analyzes the Effects of the Coronavirus on International Trade and Logistics in Latin America and the Caribbean
The organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, will present on Thursday, August 6 a new Special Report COVID-19 that will include estimates regarding the pandemic’s impact on exports, imports and transportation in the region.
11 June 2019 | Press Release

United Nations Authorities Underscore the Urgency of Supporting the Development of Landlocked Developing Countries with Concrete Actions
The midterm review meeting of Latin American countries regarding implementation of the Vienna Programme of Action for the Decade 2014–2024 is taking place at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.
3 April 2019 | Press Release

Cargo Throughput in Ports of Latin America and the Caribbean Rose 7.7% in 2018
ECLAC released a new edition of its annual report on ports today.
3 April 2019 | Infographic

Ports Activity in 2018. The Top 20 ports in Latin America and the Caribbean
ECLAC updates every year its report of container port throughput, which shows the cargo volume in containers in the ports of the region, based on data obtained directly from port authorities and terminal operators. In 2018 this activity rose 7.7% in the 118 ports analyzed, with a total volume of approximately 53.2 million TEU. These three infographics show the cargo movement by port zone, the transhipment and the cargo movement in ports by country.
Imagen del panel del seminario Coordinación entre múltiples actores para una movilidad urbana sostenible en América Latina y el Caribe.
19 October 2018 | News

Multi-stakeholder Collaboration is Critical to Achieving Sustainable Urban Mobility
In the framework of the Second Cities Conference, ECLAC and Sciences Po, with support from the government of France, held a training seminar to build capacities for coordination on mobility policies.
18 October 2018 | Press Release

The City is an Opportunity for Structural Change with Equality and an Economic Policy Instrument for Countries
The Second Cities Conference concluded with a call to strengthen public-private dialogue for urban sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean.
16 October 2018 | Press Release

Achieving Sustainable Mobility Systems Essential for Combating Climate Change and Attaining Inclusive Urban Development

Second Cities Conference: Towards Safe, Affordable and Sustainable Mobility in Latin America and the Caribbean, inaugurated today at ECLAC headquarters in Santiago, Chile.
6 June 2017 | Press Release

Trade via Containers in the Region’s Ports Falls 0.9% in 2016
ECLAC’s new ports ranking confirms the decline in the region’s foreign trade last year and marks a loss in activity not seen since the crisis of 2009.
6 June 2017 | Infographic

Ports Ranking. The Top 20 in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2016
ECLAC updates every year its ranking of container port throughput, which shows the cargo volume in containers in 120 ports of the region, based on data obtained directly from port authorities and terminal operators. In 2016 this activity fell 0.9%, with a total volume of approximately 47.5 million TEU. This infographic displays the first 20 ports of the ranking.
10 March 2017 | Press Release

ECLAC Launches new Maritime and Logistics Profile to Support Logistics Policies for Sustainable Development
Interactive tool provides references and data to assist research into ports, transport and logistics.
Foto de un pozo petrolero
21 June 2016 | News

The Importance of Logistical Infrastructure for the Sustainable Exploitation of Natural Resources
ECLAC calls for a new governance of these resources so that the benefits of their exploitation can serve as a real contribution to the development of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Foto de contenedores en un puerto
3 December 2015 | News

Coordinated Policies on Logistics and Mobility Are Key to Achieving Sustainable Development in the Region
A new document by ECLAC gives orientation to countries in order to move towards greater integration.
11 November 2015 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean Maintains a High Traffic Accident Mortality Rate
ECLAC and PAHO will analyze road safety progress and challenges during a global conference that will be held in Brasilia on November 18-19.
9 September 2015 | News

ECLAC and PAHO Will Analyze Road Safety and Its Importance to Sustainable Development
Organizations will host a side event during a global conference to be held in Brazil on November 18-19.
23 June 2015 | Infographic

Ports Ranking. The Top 20 in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2014
ECLAC updates every year its ranking of container port throughput, which shows the cargo volume in containers in 120 ports of the region, based on data obtained directly from port authorities and terminal operators. In 2014 this activity grew 1.3%, with a total volume of approximately 47 million TEU. This infographic displays the first 20 ports of the ranking.
photo of a port
2 June 2014 | News

Energy Efficiency Strategies Are Urgently Needed to Improve Competitiveness of Region's Ports
According to a recent study by ECLAC, the traffic of refrigerated containers has increased considerably in recent years, leading to higher energy consumption at terminals.
16 October 2013 | News

OECD, ECLAC and CAF to launch 2014 Latin American Economic Outlook
Calle con personas caminando y en bicicleta
1 October 2013 | News

ECLAC Will Host Preparatory Meeting of the Sustainable Transport Forum for Latin American and Caribbean
The meeting will take place on 29 and 30 October in Santiago, Chile, and will bring together government officials and regional experts.

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