Contecon plans to close 2023 with more than 900,000 TEUS mobilized at the Port of Guayaquil, 5% more than 2022.

Contecon Guayaquil SA (CGSA) has completed 16 years of operations as the concessionaire of the Libertador Simón Bolívar seaport in Guayaquil, a period in which it recorded a historical record of 135 million tons of mobilized cargo and 13,807 ships served from the beginning of its operations to this date, which also consolidated this terminal as the country’s main seaport, according to Contecon.

The amount of cargo handled by the company represents 40% of the market share. By the end of 2023, it plans to mobilize more than 900,000 TEU, which represents an increase of more than 5%; compared to 2022.

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The concessionaire pointed out that the record figure was achieved by accepting the ships Baltic Reefer and Maersk; and with the mobilization of freight from Reybanpac, Papelera Nacional and Ecuagreenprodex.

“With more than 360 million dollars invested since the beginning of our operations, we have created a world-class terminal with the best infrastructure, technology and equipment; contributing to the country’s economic development and job creation. More than a port, we are a strategic partner that makes Ecuador go further,” said Javier Lancha, CEO of Contecon Guayaquil.

Among these investments, 1.5 million dollars in dredging at the foot of the pier stands out. The depth reached 13.5 meters, which makes it possible to receive the largest ships passing along the coast of the Pacific Ocean.

According to Contecon, they are the only terminal in the country with more than 1,300 meters of berth for the simultaneous service of 3 neopanamax type ships.

In addition, Contecon pointed out that this year it received the largest ships in the Maersk fleet at its docks; as well as shipping company ZIM, one of the ten largest in the world.

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In terms of security, it is indicated that the scanner installation procedure is carried out in accordance with the requirements and within the regulations required in Ecuador. The investment exceeds 15 million dollars between the purchase of the equipment and the adequacy of the construction works.

In addition, Smart port 4.0, a company dedicated to digital transformation, is currently implementing a private LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology network in the port terminal, which also has Port To Door, a platform that allows cargo traceability to be seen in real time. time through the CGSAPP platform.

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