25/05/2026
🌊 Strong engagement from the community at the 2026 CIANAM Meetings and International Maritime Trade Symposium in , where our President, Fulvio Carlini, joined leaders and member associations from across the Americas to discuss the future of in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.
🪢 We extend our sincere thanks to Fernando Con y Ledesma, President of CIANAM, and Estenio Pinzás Vidmar, President of APAM, for their warm hospitality, excellent organisation, and kind invitation to participate in such an important regional gathering.
🌎 FONASBA was proud to see so many member associations represented, including , , the region, , , , , the , and , reflecting the strength and unity of our profession across the region. A special thanks also for the valuable exchange with colleagues from .
The symposium addressed many of the key issues shaping global maritime trade today, including development, congestion, and operational challenges, , , technological change, the future of the , the Paraguay–Paraná Waterway concession, and the strategic importance of Port as an emerging Pacific logistics hub.
🎙️ In his remarks, Fulvio Carlini underlined the enduring importance of cooperation within shipping and the vital role associations play in promoting professionalism, education, ethics, and dialogue across borders.
As highlighted throughout the discussions in Lima, shipping remains one of the world’s great connecting industries — and togetherness, collaboration, and trust remain essential for navigating the challenges ahead!
Thank you once again to all friends and colleagues at CIANAM and APAM for an outstanding event!
