La Associació d'Agents Consignataris de Vaixells de Barcelona celebrated its traditional 'Consignee Agent Day', with the attendance of prominent figures such as Manel Nadal, Secretary of Mobility and Infrastructure of the Generalitat de Catalunya, and Carla Salvadó, Deputy Director General of Sales and Marketing at the Port of Barcelona, along with numerous executives and professionals from the sector.
Salvador Richart, president of the association, highlighted the long trajectory from the group: «we have 105 years in the Making dedicating ourselves to coordinating scales, serving ships and representing with professionalism and commitment to shipowners in Barcelona.” He stressed that the association’s mission is “to facilitate the work of the shipping agent and defend their interests,” by participating in forums at the local, national, and international levels.
The president highlighted the efforts for the recognition and specialized training of the consignee figure, mentioning the recent incorporation as "recognized partners of Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers"of London, which, in his opinion, "strengthens the prestige of our association in the field of international training".
Richart emphasized the need to address current challenges. "The challenges continue," he stated, highlighting in particular the sustainability y decarbonization of maritime transport, the process digitization, the implementation of new technologies. and corporate social responsibilityAll of this in an environment of "geopolitical tensions and an increase in armed and commercial conflicts", which also generates opportunities.
Finally, Richart emphasized the character essential Regarding their profession: “If there’s one thing we’ve learned in these 105 years, it’s that we know how to overcome challenges and that we have a solid track record that reaffirms the importance of consignees, even in these current turbulent times.” Therefore, “it is essential to give greater visibility for our profession, in as much as We are one of the essential players in international trade".
For its part, Carla Salvadó, from the Port of Barcelona, praised the work of the group, which he described as a "invisible engine" which is "essential for the functioning of our port." According to Salvadó, the shipping agent "is much more than a logistics link because it is one of the threads that sews the Port Community"It connects and makes things happen." He stressed the importance of adaptation and collective transformation to move towards a "more digital, more corporate and creative Port," and assured that "shipping agents are a part of this change."
Finally, Manel Nadal He highlighted the human factor of the Port Community as the "main asset of the Port of Barcelona." He emphasized the role of shipping agents because "they perform a important work in a complicated international context, but they keep moving forward and facilitating tradeHe concluded that the group "adapts to continuous changes, thereby contributing to that Catalonia continues to internationalize".
The event concluded with the presentation of awards to three key entities for their contributions to the maritime sector: Barcelona Towage for its port towing service; Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) for promoting female talent in the industry; and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) for his work in the growth of the cruise industry.
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