Buenos Aires, Argentina March 23-27, 2009 NEWSLETTER

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1 ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES (OAS) INTER-AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON PORTS (CIP) TENTH EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING (CECIP) Buenos Aires, Argentina March 23-27, 2009 NEWSLETTER 1. The Inter-American Commission on Ports (CIP) of the Organization of American States (OAS) has as its objective to serve as permanent Inter-American forum of the Member States of the Organization, for the strengthening of hemispherical cooperation in the area of port sector development, with active participation and collaboration of the private sector. 2. The Executive Board of the CIP (CECIP) and objectives of the meeting: The CECIP is the organ responsible for executing the Committee's policies and resolutions. The Executive Board holds regular and special meetings and is comprised of representatives from 15 Member States. The Executive Board elected for the period is compromised by Mexico (President) and Barbados, El Salvador, United States and Uruguay (vice-presidents); as well as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. The Executive Board of the CIP has held its regular meetings in Buenos Aires (1999), Barbados (2000), Santo Domingo (2001), Montevideo (2002), Puerto La Cruz (2003), Managua (2004), Houston (2005), Guayaquil (2006), Lima (2007), and a special meeting in Puerto La Cruz (2006). The Tenth Executive Board Meeting of the CIP has as immediate objectives to implement the resolutions and mandates that the CIP has approved at its Fifth Meeting (Brazil, 2007), through evaluating the execution of the 2008 Work Plan of CECIP (adopted in Lima, 2007) and the adoption of their respective 2009 Work Plan. 3. The Subcommittees of the CECIP: In order to facilitate the execution of the CECIP Working Plan, the Executive Board has twelve (12) Subcommittees which are: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Subcommittee on Policy and Coordination presided by Mexico and integrated by Barbados, El Salvador, United States and Uruguay. Subcommittee on Cargo Services presided by Brazil and integrated by Barbados, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Saint Lucia, Suriname, Uruguay, United States and Venezuela. Subcommittee on Ship Services presided by Argentina and integrated by Barbados, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Jamaica, Mexico, United States and Venezuela. Subcommittee on Port Security presided by the United States and integrated by Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, 1

2 Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) Subcommittee on Environmental Port Protection presided by Venezuela and integrated by Argentina, Barbados, Brazil, Chile, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, United States and Uruguay. Subcommittee on Port Investments presided by El Salvador and integrated by Bahamas, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico and Venezuela. Subcommittee on Port Legislation presided by Panama and integrated by Argentina, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Uruguay and Venezuela. Subcommittee on Port Planning and Management presided by Chile and integrated by Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago and Uruguay. Subcommittee on Statistics, Costs, and Tariffs, presided by Peru and integrated by Argentina, Barbados, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. Subcommittee on Port Development for Cruise Ships presided by Barbados and integrated by Argentina, Bahamas, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Trinidad and Tobago. Subcommittee on the Participation of Woman in the Port Sector presided by the Dominican Republic and integrated by Argentina, Bahamas, Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Subcommittee on River and Lake Ports presided by Paraguay and integrated by Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Uruguay. The twelve (12) Subcommittees will meet on this occasion. The Executive Board and Subcommittee meetings are open for the participation of representatives and advisors of OAS Member States, Observer States, international, national, and regional organizations, associate members of the TAG and guests. 4. The Technical Advisory Groups (TAG) of the CIP. They are advisory groups that are established by the Commission through the initiative of a group of countries and which provides technical advices on specific aspects of the hemispheric port-sector. They are integrated by specialists of the Member States and associated members, 2

3 particularly from the private sector. For the period, the CIP has created the following TAG: (i) TAG on Logistics and Competitiveness presided by Mexico and integrated by Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Peru, Saint Lucia, Suriname, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela. Associated Members Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo Marítimo- INDESMAR (Peru) Terminal Internacional del Sur S.A.-TISUR (Peru) Internacional de Contenedores Asociados de Veracruz- ICAVE (Mexico) Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company (United States) OCUPA (México) Grupo Boluda Compañía Marítima del Pacifico, S.A. (Mexico) Asociación de Despachante de Aduanas (Uruguay) (ii) (iii) TAG on Port Security presided by the United States and integrated by Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. TAG on Navigation Safety presided by Argentina and integrated by Barbados, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Jamaica, Mexico, United States and Venezuela. Associated Members Consorcio de Gestión del Puerto de Bahía Blanca (Argentina) Kongsberg Norcontrol IT AS (United States) (iv) TAG on Environmental Port Protection presided by Venezuela and integrated by Argentina, Barbados, Brazil, Chile, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, United States and Uruguay. Associated Members Administração dos Portos de Paranagua e Antonina (Brazil) Ocean Pollution Control (Panama) The four (4) TAG will meet in this occasion. 5. Place and date of the meeting: The meeting will be held from March 23-27, 2009 at the Hotel Sheraton Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina. 6. Draft Agenda and Rules of Procedure of the Meeting: The draft agenda of the Tenth Executive Board Meeting was prepared by the Office of the Chair in coordination with the CIP Secretariat and the host Country. CIP Rules and Procedures will govern the meeting. 3

4 7. National Coordination: 8. Secretary: Raúl Fiorano Asesor Subsecretaria de Puertos y Vías Navegables de la Nación. Av. España Piso. (C1107AMC), Buenos Aires. Argentina Tel: (54-11) Fax: (54-11) rfiorano@hotmail.com Carlos M. Gallegos Executive Secretary Inter-American Committee on Ports Organization of American States 1889 F. Street, N.W., Office 773 Washington, D.C., United States Tel: (202) / Fax: (202) cgallegos@oas.org 9. Participants: Representatives of the Executive Board Member States and other OAS Member States and Observer States, international organizations and guests. 10. Registration of participants: Representatives of Member States and Permanent Observer States of the OAS should register by note of accreditation from their Chancellery addressed to the Secretariat of the CIP/OAS meeting. Their registration is free. In addition, they can also register at the site of the meeting beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, In addition, every representative should fill out the attached registration form and send it back to the CIP Secretariat. Representatives of international organizations should register by a note of accreditation from their organization addressed to the Secretariat of the CIP/OAS meeting. Their registration is free. In addition, they can also register at the site of the meeting beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, In addition, every representative should fill out the attached registration form and send it back to the CIP Secretariat. Special Guests are speakers, sponsors, associate members of the Technical Advisory Groups (TAG) that are up to date with their annual contributions and other individuals who bring support to the meeting. Their registration must be made by sending a written or electronic communication, in response to the invitation sent by the Secretariat of the CIP/OAS meeting. Their registration is free. Special guests should register before March 13, In addition, every guest should fill out the attached registration form and send it back to the CIP Secretariat. Guests are individuals who do not qualify in the above noted categories but have a special interest in participating in the meeting. Their registration can be made by filling out the attached registration form and sending it to the indicated recipient, by fax or . Additionally, these individuals must pay a registration fee (through a bank 4

5 transfer) of US $ per person before March 13, Subsequently, registrations can also be done at the meeting location for a registration fee of US $ (cash only) from 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 22, Please take note of the forms of payment indicated on the registration form. In addition, every guest should fill out the attached registration form and send it back to the CIP Secretariat. 11. Languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese, with simultaneous interpretation services. 12. Hotels: Preferential rates have been negotiated in the following hotels and include breakfast and taxes: Hotel SHERATON BUENOS AIRES (Hotel of the Seminar *****) Single or Double Room Address: San Martin 1225/1275 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires - Argentina Exclusive Tourism Agency of the Event Agencia SE.PE.AN Contact Person: Miguel o Nancy Tel: (5411) Fax: (5411) reservasbue@sepean.com buenosaires@sepean.com Website: US$ HOWARD JOHNSON FLORIDA (Alternative Hotel 1 ****) Address: Florida 944 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina Exclusive Tourism Agency of the Event Agencia SE.PE.AN US$ Contact Person: Miguel o Nancy Tel: (5411) Fax: (5411) reservasbue@sepean.com buenosaires@sepean.com Website: 5

6 HOTEL PRESIDENTE (Alternative Hotel 2 ****) Address: Cerrito 850 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires Argentina Exclusive Tourism Agency of the Event Agencia SE.PE.AN US$ Contact Person: Miguel o Nancy Tel: (5411) Fax: (5411) reservasbue@sepean.com buenosaires@sepean.com Website: HOTEL REGIS (Alternative Hotel 3 ***) Address: Lavalle 813 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires Argentina Exclusive Tourism Agency of the Event Agencia SE.PE.AN US$ Contact Person: Miguel o Nancy Tel: (5411) Fax: (5411) reservasbue@sepean.com buenosaires@sepean.com Website: Please take note that as an indispensable requirement for the check-in at the chosen hotel, you will be asked to present an international credit card and your passport. 13. Showroom: Individuals interested in having a stand to present goods and/or services should contact: Mr. Andrea Miguel amiguel@globalports.com.ar. 6

7 14. Communications: International telephone and fax services will be available at the user s expense at the hotel. 15. Arrival into the country: All foreigners must carry a valid passport upon entry to Argentina. Please consult the Consulate or Embassy of Argentina in your country if a visa is required. 16. Currency and exchange rate: The local currency is the Peso. The exchange rate is free and as of February 18 th was of $ 3.5 Pesos for every US$ dollar. Currency exchange can be processed without restrictions in banks, and hotels. 17. Travel arrangements: Travel expenses of the participants are the responsibility of their governments, organizations, or the participant, as the case may be. 18. Airport: The arrival to Buenos Aires is through the International Airport "Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini" located in the Ezeiza area, 34km from Buenos Aires. Another option would be through the Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, 2 Km from the city. The SERPEAN Agency (agency in charge of the organization of this meeting) has negotiated preferential rates for the transfers from airport - hotel - airport. Agency SERPEAN Transfer Ezeiza Hotel Ezeiza US$ 28 per person Dealing exclusively with the Tourist Agency of the event. Contact person: Miguel o Nancy Tel: (5411) Fax: (5411) reservasbue@sepean.com buenosaires@sepean.com Website: In addition, taxi services are available at the Ezeiza Airport at a cost of approximately US$ 35 to US$ Customs: Every participant must be cleared by customs at the first point of entry into the Country. 20. Climate: The temperature in the month of March in Buenos Aires is between 23 and 35 Celsius. 21. Attire: For the work sessions and protocol receptions business casual attire is advised. 22. Electricity: Electrical current in Argentina is 220 v Hz. 23. Local time: In March, the time is one hour ahead of Washington, DC. 7

8 24. Tourism Options: Agency SE.PE.AN Tourism Agency of the event Contact person: Miguel o Nancy Tel: (511) Fax: (511) reservasbue@sepean.com buenosaires@sepean.com Website: Buenos Aires Tours: Half-day City tour (morning or afternoon, regular service)... US$ 17 Half-day City tour (morning or afternoon, private service, 1-3 persons)....us$ 90 Gaucha Party, includes breakfast (all day, regular service)...us$ 59 Tigre y Delta with navigation (12 PM, lunch not included)...us$ 28 Show Dinner (Señor Tango, Esquina Carlos Gardel, La Ventana)...US$ 88 All day tour to Colonia (includes transfers, lunch and fast ship)..us$ 103 All day tour to Montevideo (includes transfers, lunch and fast ship)... US$185 *Prices per person in US$ includes tax. Tours in other cities Iguaçu (Air tickets from the Class V of the Argentina Airline, transfers hotel/airport/hotel, 2 nights in selected hotel, includes breakfast, Brazilian side waterfall tour and Argentinean side waterfall tour) Cataratas Hotel US$ 688. / Sheraton Hotel (Jungle view) US$876. Salta (Air tickets from the Argentine Airline Class V, transfers hotel/airport/hotel, accommodation for 3 nights, breakfast included, Cafayate tour) Hotel Alejandro I US$ 903. Mendoza (Air tickets from the Argentine Airline Class V, transfers hotel/airport/hotel, accommodation for 2 nights, breakfast included, official guide) Hotel NH Cordillera US$ 750 / Hotel Sheraton US$ 850. El Calafate (Air tickets from the Argentine Airline Class V, transfers hotel/airport/hotel, accommodation for 3 nights, breakfast included, Glaciar Perito Moreno official guide) Hotel Kosten Aike US$ 867. Usuahia (Air tickets from the Argentine Airline Class V, transfers hotel/airport/hotel, accommodation for 3 nights, breakfast included, National Park Tour) Hotel Los Acebos US$ 922 Bariloche (Air tickets from the Argentine Airline Class V, transfers hotel/airport/hotel accommodation for 3 nights, breakfast included, Circuito Chico Tour) Hotel Nevada US$ 907. In all tours the prices are in US$ per person and accommodation is based on double occupancy. 8

9 25. Information about Buenos Aires: It is geographically located on the southern shore of the Río de la Plata and on the southeastern coast of the South American continent. Greater Buenos Aires, the metropolitan area, is the third largest city in Latin America, the second in South America, and it counts with a population of around 13 million. The city is also the main cultural center in Argentina-one of the most important in Latin America. The city has numerous museums, theaters and libraries. Also the academic activity stands out, since some of the most important universities in Argentina are located in the capital. Buenos Aires was chosen by UNESCO as the City of Design in

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11 ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES (OAS) INTER-AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON PORTS (CIP) TENTH EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING (CECIP) Buenos Aires, Argentina March 23-27, 2009 REGISTRATION FORM I. TO BE FILLED OUT BY ALL PARTICIPANTS Country: First and Last Name: Title: Institution: Phone Number: Fax: Number of Companion(s): Name of Companion(s): Contact in case of an emergency: Name: Telephone: II. TO BE FILLED OUT ADDITIONALLY BY GUESTS AND THEIR COMPANIONS: REGISTRATION 1. Select the form of payment: Bank transfer only until March 13, 2009, or payment in cash at the Meeting location. 2. In the corresponding chart, indicate the number of people that will register and the total amount transferred or paid. Registration: Payment: Bank Transfer Until March 13, 2009(a) Payment in cash at the Meeting location (b) Guest (s) US $ 200 x = US $ 250 x = Only BANK TRANSFERS. Please make transfers to: Bank name: Bank of America ABA/routing #: Bank address: th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C , U.S.A. Account number: Account name: OAS General Secretariat Additionally include: Tenth Meeting of the CECIP/Argentina and name of the participant (b) Review the schedule for the registration hours at the hotel meeting location. Date Signature Send to the CIP Secretariat: Fax (1 202) and/or by cip@oas.org 11

12 ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES (OAS) INTER-AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON PORTS (CIP) TENTH EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING (CECIP) Buenos Aires, Argentina March 23 27, 2009 HOTEL RESERVATION AND FLIGHT INFORMATION Name: PERSONAL INFORMATION Address: City: Telephone: Country: Fax: Credit Card: No. Expiration Date: Name of Credit Card Holder: HOTEL Name of Hotel Type of Room Arrival Date Departure date Sheraton Buenos Aires Single Double Howard Johnson Florida Single Double Hotel Presidente Single Double Hotel Regis Single Double FLIGHTS Arrival date Airline Flight No. Departing from Destination Departure date Airline Flight No. Departing from Destination Please complete this form and send it to the National Coordinator by fax (511) or 12