CANCUN, Q. ROO.- The Mexican Association of Shipping Agents (Amanac) announced the appointment of Paulino Morán as general director , in a change that will focus on the continuity of the institutional work of Miguel Ángel Andrade and the strengthening of the organization that represents shipping agents in Mexico.
During the XXX National Congress of Shipping Agents , Morán stated that his administration will rely on the team built by his predecessor, whose 35-year career in the association was recognized during the meeting.
“Taking on this responsibility is an honor and a great challenge for me. We will continue the work done by Miguel Ángel Andrade and will continue strengthening the Association with the same commitment and dedication, relying on the great team he has built,” he said.
The appointment places a seasoned captain with experience in both maritime transport companies and public administration at the helm of the general management. A graduate of the Tampico Merchant Marine Academy, Morán began his career with Grupo TMM in 1984 and subsequently held executive positions related to tanker operations in Houston and Coatzacoalcos. He also served as operations director for Navalmex, a fuel transportation company.
This career path was complemented by his time at the Mexican maritime authority, where he held various positions until heading the General Directorate of Merchant Marine in 2024, a position he held until July 31, 2025. His experience thus combines knowledge of business operations with that of the public structure responsible for regulating maritime activity.
For Roberto Meillón, president of Amanac, this profile will help guide the next stage of the organization in its relationship with the industry.
“Paulino Morán’s leadership will be key to facing the challenges and taking advantage of the opportunities that Mexico’s maritime and logistics sector has ahead,” he said.
The new leadership will align with the agenda Meillón presented in May for the 2026-2028 period , aimed at strengthening Amanac’s governance, professionalization, and responsiveness . Among its proposals are statutory reforms, working committees, and more robust financial mechanisms, as well as extending the presidency from two to three years to ensure the continuity of strategic projects. The program also includes launching the Amanac Academic Institute, initiating ISO 9001:2015 certification, and digitizing processes to improve service to members.
These objectives are complemented by mentoring and training programs to promote women’s participation in decision-making positions, as well as measures to generate economic benefits for members. Among these, Meillón proposed standardizing the electronic rehabilitation fee for general cargo and promoting agreements that reduce operating costs. This roadmap will be the institutional framework within which Morán will carry out her administration.
The scope of this responsibility is linked to the association’s representativeness. Established on August 6, 1987, Amanac acts as the representative of shipping agents before authorities, service providers, unions, and national and international organizations. Its members serve and represent 95% of the national and foreign vessels that call at Mexican ports, involved in the movement of import and export goods, hydrocarbons, and passengers.
In addition to union representation, the association provides legal, economic, administrative, and technical advice , as well as specialized training. Its structure includes port delegations to address issues that arise in vessel operations and the loading and unloading of goods.
In this change of leadership, Morán acknowledged Andrade’s contribution to the institutional development of Amanac and emphasized the accumulated effort behind his years of service.
“We know that saying 35 years is very easy, in less than two seconds, but it has been a titanic effort that has brought this association to a successful course,” he said.
The continuity announced by the new CEO is based on that structure and the team he is inheriting. In his words, Andrade’s commitment, effort, and vision left a mark on the maritime and port sector and contributed to building the association whose leadership he now assumes.
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