The Port of Algeciras strengthens ties with Guyana, Barbados and Antigua and Barbuda to boost port development and the EU's Global Gateway Strategy

El main logistics hub of the Strait of Gibraltar in recent days became the center of a important diplomatic and economic exchange. A large delegation de Guyana, Barbados y Antigua and Barbuda He traveled to the Bay of Algeciras to learn in detail about the workings of the most efficient port in Europe, according to World Bank assessments. The mission's main objective is to promote the port infrastructure development in the Caribbean for improve maritime connection with the European continent.

The delegation was headed by key figures such as Sasenarine SinghAmbassador of Guyana to the EU and the OAC, and Joan Nadal, Head of Cooperation of the EU delegation in Guyana.

During the meeting, Gerardo LandaluceThe president of the Port Authority of Algeciras (APBA) highlighted the geostrategic position of the port as essential logistics node for global maritime traffic. Furthermore, he emphasized the relevance of this collaboration in the context of the Global Gateway Strategy of the European Union, which seeks to promote the sustainable connectivity and to generate international alliances.

The visit was organized by the Foundation for the Internationalization of Public Administrations and State Ports, and included the participation of APBA officials and representatives from the main business associations in the sector: ATEIA, AESBA and COMPORT

Landaluce did not forget to mention the recent agreements signed by the Port of Algeciras with key entities such as SIECA (Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration) and the Panama CanalThese agreements are aimed at revitalizing the business relationships and the creation of green and digital corridors between the European Union and Central America. Regarding the Caribbean visit, the president of the APBA stated: “The mission to Guyana and Barbados is a project in which the Port of Algeciras is participating to collaborate on the initiative European Global Gateway. "

The visit was organized by the Foundation for the Internationalization of Public Administrations (FIAP) y State PortsThe delegation had the opportunity to participate in an intense work agenda where the functioning of the Port Community System (PCS) and green transition actions which the Andalusian venue is implementing.

Also actively participating in the meeting were representatives from the APBA and the main business associations in the sector in Algeciras: ATEIA, AESBA y COMPORTThey were joined by highly relevant companies in the logistics and infrastructure sector such as INECO, NEXPORT, TTIA y Americold, reinforcing the multisectoral nature of cooperation. The day included a visit to key facilities to learn about the measures they are seeking to implement. integration of sustainable value chains.