XXXI AAPA LATAM CONVENTION of Ports
December 4, 2023 – December 6, 2023
Puerta de Oro Convention Center | Barranquilla
Hosted by
the Port of Barranquilla
The American Association of Port Authorities
the Port of Barranquilla
The American Association of Port Authorities
Strategic Partners
Media Partners
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The Largest Seaport Event in Latin America
Join AAPA and its 34 LATAM Port Members for the premier event of the seaport industry in Latin America!
In its 31st year, the AAPA LATAM Convention of Ports is the leading event for port professionals, terminal operators, service providers, and supply chain partners in South America. From Pacific Ocean and Gulf ports down through Central America and extending to Argentina’s southern border, this event includes ports responsible for 15,000 km of coast.
Throughout this current decade, ports have faced transportation gridlock, supply chain disruptions, rising costs, labor shortages, and capacity constraints, all of which have affected port performance and played a significant role in the global economy. The cutting-edge business programming at the LATAM Convention of Ports explores the latest trends and its dynamic exhibit hall showcases innovative solutions for navigating these unique and critical challenges.
The XXXI AAPA LATAM Convention of Ports will include keynote addresses, sessions, and workshops on issues critical to Latin America, such as Offshore Wind Development, Digitalization, Smart Ports Technology, Cyber Security, Private Investment, Project Development, Engineering, 5G Network Development, Microgrid Development, and Hydrogen Fuels.
Join us in Barranquilla, Colombia December 4-6, 2023 for this exclusive opportunity to connect with port professionals, transportation leaders, and maritime industry innovators to learn, explore, and discover solutions that empower ports, people, and businesses.
Find out why AAPA has distinguished itself as the Essential. Resilient. and United leader of the maritime industry in the Western Hemisphere. We look forward to seeing you!
Registration rates
$1,100 USD AAPA Members
$1,500 USD Non-Members
$350 USD Companions
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SPONSORSHIP
Apply to Become a Sponsor
Align your brand with the largest and most prestigious port trade show in Latin America by becoming an Official Sponsor of XXXI AAPA LATAM Convention of Ports. This exclusive event is attended by the top Latin American and international delegations, offering you a unique brand positioning opportunity unavailable anywhere else.
WHO ATTENDS
Port executives, technology suppliers, equipment manufacturers, leasing companies, third-party logistics service providers, carriers, shippers, and many other decision-makers in the intermodal industry connect at AAPA LATAM. This is a once-a-year opportunity for significant brand exposure in front of 900 professionals including 500+ port executives!
COVERED TOPICS
The XXXI AAPA LATAM Convention of Ports will include keynote addresses, sessions, and workshops on issues critical to Latin America, such as Offshore Wind Development, Digitalization, Smart Ports Technology, Cyber Security, Private Investment, Project Development, Engineering, 5G Network Development, Microgrid Development, and Hydrogen Fuels.
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS?
Are you launching a new product or service? Do you want leads for your sales team? We’ll find the right sponsorship options to help you accomplish your goals.
WHAT IS YOUR BUDGET?
We want you to get the exposure that your products and services deserve. We’ll work within your budget to help you achieve your business goals.
DO YOU WANT DIFFERENT OPTIONS?
We’ll work with you to tailor a sponsorship that will meet your needs, exceed your expectations, and help your brand grow.
Learn more about our LATAM Sponsorship Opportunities by contacting Kevin Traver, VP of Business Development at Ktraver@aapa-ports.org or Daniel Valladares at dvalladares@aapa-ports.org to discover what’s possible.
EXHIBITORS
WHY EXHIBIT?
DEVELOP new business relationships
ENGAGE with your current customers
PARTICIPATE in two days of exclusive exhibit hours
SHOWCASE before 500+ port executives
NETWORK with 900+ port and port-affiliated professionals
WHO ATTENDS
Port executives, technology suppliers, equipment manufacturers, leasing companies, third-party logistics service providers, carriers, shippers, and many other decision-makers in the intermodal industry connect at AAPA LATAM. This is a once-a-year opportunity to meet, network, and collaborate with nearly 900 port and port-affiliated professionals in one place!
Reserve Your Booth Today by clicking on the "Start Registration", enter your email and follow the Exhibitor Registration steps!
For questions regarding exhibit sales please contact, Kevin Traver at ktraver@aapa-ports.org and Daniel Valladares at dvalladares@aapa-ports.org.
For questions regarding exhibit logistics please contact Damaris Quintana at dquintana@globaleventteam.com.
HOST PORT
This year the terminal celebrated 85 years of uninterrupted operation and the Port were able to mobilize $5,522,312 tons, a record amount of cargo in the terminal's history, despite the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic continued to generate negative social and economic impacts.
Likewise, I Square Capital became the new majority shareholder. This global infrastructure fund has investments in 35 companies in 51 countries, and has more than 160 collaborators and 5 offices located in Miami (headquarters), London, New Delhi, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Hotel information
We have secured three hotels for the event. Once your registration is complete, you will receive exclusive links to reserve your room.
Questions? Please contact AAPALATAM@globaleventteam.com
ABOUT AAPA
The American Association of Port Authorities is the unified voice of the seaport industry in the Americas, representing more than 130 public port authorities in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America. For more than a century, AAPA membership has empowered port authorities and their maritime industry partners to serve global customers and create economic and social value for their communities. Our events, resources and partnerships connect, inform and unify seaport leaders and maritime professionals who deliver prosperity around the western hemisphere.
For its U.S. members, AAPA provides compelling advocacy and effective public outreach to influence seaports’ most urgent public policy issues. Today, AAPA continues to promote the common interests of the port community, and provides critical industry leadership on security, trade, transportation, infrastructure, environmental and other issues related to port development and operations.
To learn more about AAPA, visit our website here.