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Empresa Portuaria Iquique regional logistics development

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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. ~~Recent developments~~ 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. Additionally,~~ Corridor, while U.S. Ambassador Brandon Judd visited the Port of Iquique to discuss its strategic role in South American ~~logistics. These diplomatic discussions emphasized~~ logistics and the necessity of enhanced operational security ~~and international cooperation~~ to combat transnational organized ~~crime and smuggling within maritime supply chains.~~ crime.

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