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Empresa Portuaria Iquique regional logistics development

Overview

The Board of Directors of Empresa Portuaria Iquique (EPI), led by President Max Barrera, Vice President Ximena Cancino, and Director Sergio Telchi, has initiated strategic meetings with regional authorities and the current concessionaire, Iquique Terminal Internacional (ITI). These discussions aim to position the Port of Iquique as a development driver for the Tarapacá Region and prepare for an upcoming bidding process, as the current concession expires in 2030.

EPI has proposed the Tarapacá Regional Logistics Policy (2026–2040), which seeks to integrate the port, airport, and Free Trade Zone (Zofri) to create a major South Pacific logistics hub. Iquique Mayor Mauricio Soria has supported the plan, noting its potential to improve territorial connectivity and attract investment. This initiative aligns with broader Chilean maritime modernization efforts, such as the transition to ‘Logistics 5.0’ discussed at the LogiRed 2026 International Congress.

In recent coordination efforts, EPI executives met with acting mayor Marco Pérez and the municipal council to further discuss the Regional Logistics Policy. This strategic roadmap emphasizes infrastructure development, digitalization, sustainability, and maritime cabotage, with a focus on bioceanic corridors and supporting mining projects. Local authorities have emphasized the need for transparent dialogue to ensure the port serves as a primary driver for regional and continental commerce through 2050 and 2060.

Diplomatic discussions have also expanded the scope of regional logistics to include international trade and security. A delegation from Oruro, Bolivia, inspected infrastructure in Arica to strengthen ties via the Bioceanic Corridor, while U.S. Ambassador Brandon Judd visited the Port of Iquique to discuss its strategic role in South American logistics and the necessity of enhanced operational security to combat transnational organized crime.

Entities

Empresa Portuaria Iquique · Max Barrera · Iquique · Tarapacá · Puerto de Arica

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Empresa Portuaria Iquique coordinates regional logistics strategy

    Empresa Portuaria Iquique and Iquique municipal authorities are coordinating a Regional Logistics Policy to transform the port into a strategic South American logistics hub.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Chilean ports strengthen trade links and security focus

    Chilean ports in Arica and Iquique are seeing increased diplomatic and commercial activity aimed at strengthening Bioceanic Corridor logistics and combating transnational organized crime.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Chilean ports advance logistics innovation and regional hub strategies

    Chilean port authorities and academic institutions are launching new strategic initiatives, including the LogiRed 2026 Congress and a long-term regional logistics policy for Iquique to boost maritime efficiency

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Empresa Portuaria Iquique proposes regional logistics policy

    Empresa Portuaria Iquique has proposed a Regional Logistics Policy for Tarapacá (2026-2040) to enhance port growth, connectivity, and economic integration in the South Pacific.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Empresa Portuaria Iquique board begins strategic regional meetings

    The new Empresa Portuaria Iquique board is meeting with regional leaders to plan for the 2030 port concession bidding process and develop a unified logistics strategy for the Tarapacá Region.

Sources

ahoradigital.net · elreporterodeiquique.com · epi.cl · portalportuario.cl · sanantoniofotos.cl · vilasradio.cl

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history