Latin American Congress of Ports, organized by the American Association of Port Authorities which will be held in the magnificent city of Bogotá, June 25th to 28th, 2013.

Authorities and Executives from International Private Terminals, Maritime and Naval Businessmen, Suppliers, Public Officials, Professionals, and the AAPA Leaders will be attending the most important business summit of the ports industry, which has been convened under the motto:

"The Integration of Latin American Ports with the World, in the Era of Free Trade Agreements and Common Markets."

In order to promote the growth of International trade through rivers and maritime routes, this event represents an opportunity for the updating, the dialog and the commercial exchange among port authorities and service providers on issues related to sector activities in the Americas and the rest of the World.

The meeting will have a combination of social and learning activities -in parallel to the opportunity of introducing products and services, and strengthening networking. International experts will address such issues as: The World Economy and its Impact on the International Ports Business; The Opportunity of Colombian Ports in the framework of Free Trade Agreements and Common Markets; The Integration of Latin American Ports with the World; Security as a Necessary Requirement to Competitiveness; Ports and Shipping lines: Shared Commitments and Responsibilities in Environmental Matters; Port Infrastructure and Port Projects in the Americas: Integration, Complementary and Competition, among others.

Colombia also offers a marvelous setting to discover its natural attractions and the country's greatness, world-renowned not only for its excellent coffee and the purity of its emeralds, but also for its varied geography and its incredible artistic and cultural diversity.