The Peruvian government is strengthening preventive actions against the El Niño phenomenon. As part of this effort, the Maritime Connectivity Board was held, with the participation of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), and the Ministry of Production; it brought together representatives from the State and the private sector to coordinate measures to maintain goods transport and protect Peruvian exports in the face of possible climate emergencies.
During the meeting, held at Mincetur headquarters, Minister Rogers Valencia emphasized that it is essential to prepare in advance and work together to avoid interruptions in commercial operations.
"Our priority is to protect the country's connectivity, ensure that our products continue to reach international markets, and avoid higher costs for our companies. To this end, we are working proactively and in coordination with all involved stakeholders," he said.
Among the main actions proposed are identifying ports, roads, and routes that could be affected by rains; evaluating alternative routes; and establishing response measures to possible interruptions. It also seeks to strengthen the maritime transport of goods between national ports, known as cabotage, as an alternative when land routes present difficulties.
Another measure is the preventive monitoring of export products that could be affected by the El Niño phenomenon in 15 regions of the country. This monitoring will allow identifying possible risks in their production, transfer, and commercialization.
The meeting was attended by the National Deputy Superintendent of Customs (SUNAT), Marilú Llerena Aybar, the general director of the General Directorate of Multimodal Transport Policies and Regulation of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Carolina Lenkey Ramos, and the chairman of the board of the National Port Authority (APN), Abel Alvarado Huertas.
Representatives of the National Autonomous Authority for the Strategic and Comprehensive Development of the Chancay Multipurpose Port Terminal and the Callao Port Authority, port operators such as APM Terminals, DP World Callao, Terminal Portuario Paracas, and Terminales Portuarios Euroandinos, as well as representatives of APAM, ASMARPE, and road concessionaires, also participated.
Finally, Minister Valencia reaffirmed the Government's commitment to maintaining joint work with the private sector to anticipate risks, respond promptly, and guarantee the operation of the country's main ports and commercial routes.
