Port throughputs in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2009 and the first half of 2010

This issue of the FAL Bulletin presents primary analytical data on port development in the region and analyses the impact of the economic crisis on port activity in Latin America in 2009. It also provides preliminary data on container port throughput through June 2010, which point to recovering activity at most of the region’s ports.

Developing integrated and sustainable policies on infrastructure, logistics and mobility in Mesoamerica

This issue of the FAL Bulletin summarizes the main outcomes of a regional workshop held in Costa Rica in November 2012 that brought together ministers and high-level authorities from the member countries of the Mesoamerica Project.

Recent increases in shipping costs and their impact on exports from Latin America

This issue of the FAL Bulletin is based on a study prepared by ECLAC which works out a provisional approach for estimating the impact of increases in freight rates on exports from Latin America during the last few quarters. The total cost of exports from the region reflects the increases in three different components: the quantities exported, the prices of the goods and the freight charges. The influence of each of these is estimated.The information bases used are comprised of data obtained from the World Trade Organization (WTO), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) (International Transport Database) and the authors own direct compilation. The conclusion is that total exports from Latin America varied by US$ 5.72 billion in the first half of 2004 compared with the first half of 2003; of this amount, US$ 2,105,000,000 correspond to the variation in price and quantity and US$ 3,615,000,000 represent the increase in export freight rates. When compared with the first half of 2002, the variation is in excess of US$ 8 billion.

The gender perspective in transport in Latin America and the Caribbean

This issue of the FAL Bulletin analyses the situation of women in the transport sector in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, from the perspective of women workers. The study begins by giving an overview of labour conditions, looks specifically at the transport sector, and concludes with a series of public policy recommendation.

Consumo de energía y eficiencia energética: nuevos retos del comercio con contenedores frigoríficos en las terminales de contenedores de América del Sur

En este número del Boletín FAL se analiza la relevancia del consumo de energía como base para descubrir el potencial de eficiencia energética y calcular las huellas de carbono de los puertos y terminales de América Latina y el Caribe, centrándose en los países del Cono Sur: Argentina, Chile, Paraguay y Uruguay.

Energy Consumption and Efficiency: Emerging Challenges from Reefer Trade in South American Container Terminals

This issue of the FAL Bulletin discusses the relevance of energy consumption as a basis for identifying energy efficiency potential and calculating the carbon footprints of ports and terminals in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), focusing on the Southern Cone countries of Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.

América Latina y el Caribe: Evolución del sistema portuario, 1997-2013

Este Boletín FAL muestra la evolución de las redes marítimas y del desarrollo portuario en los puertos primarios y secundarios de América Latina y el Caribe. Analizando las series cronológicas de datos sobre movimiento de contenedores entre 1997 y 2013, se descubren patrones de flujos de carga y elecciones de puntos de transbordo. El contexto institucional de los procesos de transferencia de competencias y de las nuevas inversiones en la región permite comprender mejor el desempeño de algunos puertos seleccionados

Latin America and the Caribbean: Port system evolution, 1997-2013

This FAL Bulletin demonstrates the evolution of maritime networks and port development at primary and secondary ports in Latin America and the Caribbean. An analysis of time series data on container movements between 1997 and 2013 reveals patterns of cargo flows and trans- shipment location choices. The institutional context of devolution processes and new investments in the region provide additional insight into the performance of selected ports.

La brecha de infraestructura económica y las inversiones en América Latina

E l presente Boletín FAL , tiene por objeto presentar y poner a disposición de los usuarios, la base de datos de inversiones en infraestructura económica de América Latina y el Caribe (EII-LAC-DB) construida por la Unidad de Servicios de Infraestructura de CEPAL. La información contenida en este Boletín FAL corresponde al periodo 1980-2012, según las mediciones realizadas por el Banco Mundial, la CEPAL y el acuerdo de cooperación entre CEPAL y CAF.

Efficiency: a key ingredient towards sustainable supply chains

This edition of the FAL Bulletin aims to help industry and policy makers see and embrace the direct link between sustainability and efficiency, so that action to make supply chains and businesses more efficient and sustainable can be taken.

The economic infrastructure gap and investment in Latin America

This edition of the FAL Bulletin aims to present and encourage the use of the economic infrastructure investment database for Latin America and the Caribbean (EII-LAC-DB), built by the Infrastructure Services Unit of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The information contained refers to the period 1980-2012, in keeping with measurements undertaken by the World Bank, ECLAC and under the cooperation agreement between ECLAC and the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF).

Los 100 años del canal de Panamá: antecedentes, desarrollo y potencial futuro

Este número del Boletín FAL presenta una breve historia del canal, de su construcción y de los impactos sociales y políticos en el país, dentro del contexto del comercio internacional de la época. Se hace además una breve reseña sobre la recuperación del Canal por la República de Panamá y los principales hechos posteriores, incluyendo la decisión y el inicio de la ampliación.

El futuro de la facilitación del comercio y del transporte: consecuencias del Acuerdo sobre Facilitación del Comercio de la Organización Mundial del Comercio (OMC)

Este Boletín FAL analiza las consecuencias para los servicios de infraestructura de transporte en la región del futuro Acuerdo sobre Facilitación del Comercio celebrado bajo los auspicios de la Organización Mundial del Comercio (OMC). Se ha prestado una especial atención al papel de los ministerios de transporte en la facilitación del comercio internacional y a las obligaciones y oportunidades concretas que se crearán con dicho acuerdo.

The future of trade and transport facilitation: implications of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

This FAL Bulletin analyses the implications for transport infrastructure services in the region of the future Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) concluded under the auspices of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Particular attention is given to the role of transport ministries in facilitating international trade and the concrete obligations and opportunities that will arise with the WTO Agreement.

Ineficiencias en cadenas logísticas: el caso de los países sin litoral de América del Sur

El presente documento sistematiza una primera propuesta para la medición de costos en cadenas logísticas y forma parte de una línea de trabajo de la División de Recursos Naturales e Infraestructura de la CEPAL que busca identificar aquellas ineficiencias en los procesos logísticos en América Latina y el Caribe que afectan la sostenibilidad del crecimiento nacional y regional.