The Minister of Transport and Communications, Angello Tangherlini Casal, held a working meeting with representatives of the National Association of Road Cargo Transport (ANATEC), in order to address the main demands of the guild and evaluate measures that contribute to improving the conditions of goods transport in the country.
During the meeting, which continued the coordination initiated in October, four priority topics were addressed: the commissioning of the Road Transport Observatory, the recategorization of driving licenses, the maintenance of the national road network, and preventive actions against the El Niño Phenomenon (FEN).
Regarding the Road Transport Observatory, established by Law No. 31886, ANATEC representatives requested to accelerate its implementation and initiate a soft launch phase. In response, the head of the MTC explained that its commissioning requires developing the methodology, complying with regulatory deadlines, and articulating technological aspects with the entities involved. He also expressed the sector's willingness to evaluate mechanisms to optimize deadlines and advance its implementation.
Regarding driving licenses, the guild proposed modifications to Supreme Decree No. 003-2026-MTC with the purpose of improving the conditions of access to professional categories and having a greater number of national drivers. In this regard, the minister indicated that the proposals will be technically evaluated, considering the corresponding regulatory modifications and guaranteeing compliance with road safety conditions.
Regarding road infrastructure, the situation of the Panamericana Sur was reviewed, especially between kilometers 500 and 530. It was reported that maintenance work is being carried out on the Dv. Marcona–Yauca section, which includes sand removal, patching of the roadway, and conservation of the road platform, with completion scheduled for December 2026.
Likewise, the minister reported that the MTC, through Provías Nacional (PVN), is working on an intervention plan to address non-concessioned roads, including the Sullana–Piura and Atico–Ocoña routes. For this, financing alternatives are being evaluated, including the Works for Taxes (OxI) modality, as well as the corresponding budgetary coordinations with the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF).
Another topic addressed was the preparation of the transport sector for the 2026-2027 El Niño Phenomenon. In this regard, prevention and emergency response actions in the main logistics corridors were reviewed, aimed at reducing the risk of traffic interruptions and ensuring, as far as possible, the continuity of goods transport in the face of intense rains, huaicos, and landslides.
The meeting allowed for gathering the guild's proposals and reaffirming the MTC's willingness to maintain coordination spaces to promote solutions that favor road safety, connectivity, and the competitiveness of cargo transport in the country.
