Boosting regional trade and tackling persistent transport challenges took centre stage at the recent General Assembly of C?mara Internacional de Log¨ªstica e Transportes (CIT) in Peru.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½members from the region ¨C including FADEEAC (Argentina), ±·°Õ°ä&²¹³¾±è;³¢´Ç²µ¨ª²õ³Ù¾±³¦²¹ (Brazil), and AGETICH (Chile) ¨C joined other stakeholders to address key concerns facing the sector at CIT¡¯s general assembly.
Highway security featured prominently in the discussions, amid growing concern over rising cargo theft and operational risks. Participants also underscored the urgent need to enhance multimodal connectivity and establish more coherent regulatory frameworks to facilitate smoother cross-border transport.
Driver shortages and the urgent need to professionalise the profession were also central to the discussions, as transport operators face increasing pressure to strengthen workforce development and retention.
As part of the programme, participants visited Peru¡¯s Port of Chancay. The tour offered a first-hand look at the port¡¯s advanced automation, from high-tech cranes to robotic chassis, highlighting its potential as a regional logistics hub. However, the port¡¯s success will rely heavily on reliable surface transport links connecting neighbouring countries to Chancay.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Senior Adviser for the Americas Martin Rojas highlighted the critical role of the TIR system in facilitating efficient and secure cross-border transit operations. As more countries in the Americas accede to and implement the TIR Convention, the system could play a transformative role in reducing border delays, cutting costs, and boosting trade across the region.
CIT, a non-profit association representing over 40 countries, fosters collaboration, training, innovation and policy dialogue across the transport, logistics, and industrial sectors.