Within the framework of the XXI Assembly of the Inter-American Chamber of National Associations of Shipping Agents (CIANAM) , held in Mexico City, Fernando Con y Ledesma was elected new president of the Board of Directors , in a unanimous decision supported by representatives of the main maritime and port organizations in Latin America and North America.
“It is an honor to assume the Presidency of CIANAM and work alongside member countries to strengthen the competitiveness of regional maritime trade. At Amanac, we will continue to promote innovation, cooperation, and sustainable strategies that guarantee modern, efficient, and resilient maritime transport,” said the new business leader.
Fernando Con y Ledesma, also president of the Mexican Association of Shipping Agents (Amanac) , hosted this edition of the Assembly, which featured a series of strategic conferences.
Representing Admiral Secretary of the Navy, Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, the Undersecretary of the Navy of the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) , José Barradas Cobos , inaugurated this important meeting, which was also attended by Captain Manuel Fernando Gutiérrez Gallardo, General Coordinator of Ports and Merchant Marine of the Semar.
The meeting was also attended by trade attachés from the participating countries, who shared their perspectives on trade relations among CIANAM member countries, enriching the discussions on strategies to improve the competitiveness and efficiency of maritime trade in the region.
In this way, Amanac celebrated the election of a Mexican leader to head CIANAM , which reaffirmed the country’s role as a regional leader in maritime integration and as a driver of more modern, efficient, and sustainable logistics.
Founded in 2003 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, CIANAM brings together the continent’s most important shipping agent associations. Its objectives include defending and promoting the interests of maritime and port trade, ensuring its global competitiveness through international collaboration and logistical development.
During his speech, Miguel Ángel Andrade Gómez, CEO of Amanac and vice president of CIANAM , highlighted the strategic value of this space to consolidate the leadership of the continent’s maritime and port sector.
He also emphasized Mexico’s importance as a strategic hub for foreign trade operations, given its geographic location and the volume of transactions it manages.
The 21st Assembly also provided an opportunity to discuss initiatives related to the new challenges of the international trade environment, particularly the adjustments resulting from economic policies promoted by the United States. These discussions focused on strengthening port competitiveness and optimizing logistics processes in the region.
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