OEA - Resolución XIII 4 14 CIDI CIP doc 4 rev 2 de 2026

INTER-AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT

FOURTEENTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE OAS/Ser.W/XIII.4.14

INTER-AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON PORTS CIDI/CIP/doc.4/26 rev. 2

June 8 to 10, 2026 16 June 2026 Bridgetown, Barbados Original: English

PLAN OF ACTION OF BRIDGETOWN 2026 -2029:

“THE SCOPE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELIGENCE: RESHAPING STRATEGIES FOR

SUSTAINABLE AND SECURE PORTS”

(Approved during the Fifth Plenary Session on Wednesday, June 10)

WE, THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEMBER STATES THAT FORM THE INTERAMERICAN COMMITTEE ON PORTS (CIP),

RECOGNIZING THAT:

The CIP is the only permanent Inter -American governmental forum that brings together the national port authorities of all Member States of the Organization of American States (OAS) and whose main objective is to promote the development of competitive, secure, sustainable and inclusive ports in the Americas with the active participation of the private sector;

The CIP, through the Resolution of Roatan 2023, approved its Plan of Action “Technological Innovation: Cross -Cutting Tool for Port Modernization” for the 2023 -2026, period, and that its implementation calls for the need to continue and build on the work conducted over the last three years.

The work of the CIP, particularly the CIP Secretariat, in mobilizing resources for the formulation, promotion, and implementation of technical cooperation programs and projects in the area of port development; as well as in encouraging mechanisms and forums for experiences and information exchange between the Member States in its area s of competence; and in organizing activities to strengthen human and institutional capacities to support port development throughout the Hemisphere;

Several ports in the Hemisphere, including in the Caribbean, North, Central and South America have begun integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their operations, utilizing various technologies

activities to strengthen human and institutional capacities to support port development throughout the Hemisphere;

Several ports in the Hemisphere, including in the Caribbean, North, Central and South America have begun integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their operations, utilizing various technologies to enhance efficiency, optimize logistics, security and improve sustainability.

Considering the incorporation of AI and digital platforms that have played a transformative role in port development, improving various aspects of port operations, logistics, and infrastructure; the importance of cyber security is critical to prevent disruptions.

Port modernization, including the incorporation of AI, may help increase port competitiveness, and that Member States in the Resolution of Bridgetown 2026-2029, renewed their commitments to continue modernizing and moving forward with practices in accordance with their needs.- 2AGREE TO ADOPT THE PLAN OF ACTION OF BRIDGETOWN 2026-2029:

I. BACKGROUND

The Plan of Action of Bridgetown 2026-2029 includes specific programs and activities and provides a structure and a coordinated approach for OAS Member States to achieve the objectives and priorities agreed to at the Fourteenth Regular Meeting of the Inter-American Committee on Ports.

We ratify the six priority areas of the Inter -American Committee on Ports for hemispheric cooperation: (i) Logistics, Innovation and Competitiveness; (ii) Sustainable Port Management and Environmental Protection; (iii) Port Protection and Security; (iv) Pu blic Policy, Legislation and Regulation; (v) Waterways, Inland and Cruise Ports; and (vi) Port-City Relation, Social Responsibility and Gender Equality.

We recognize that, for landlocked Member States, waterways, inland ports, and their connectivity with land and border corridors constitute strategic infrastructure for competitiveness and international integration. Therefore, the implementation of this Plan of Action should consider actions aimed at strengthening the efficiency, resilience, and digitization of these multimodal logistics chains.

II. OBJECTIVES

This Plan of Action is a compl ement to the activities of the Member States and the CIP

international integration. Therefore, the implementation of this Plan of Action should consider actions aimed at strengthening the efficiency, resilience, and digitization of these multimodal logistics chains.

II. OBJECTIVES

This Plan of Action is a compl ement to the activities of the Member States and the CIP Secretariat based on synergies created by South/South, triangular, and hemispheric cooperation, with the objective of achieving its specific goals. It includes objectives, specific tasks and deliverables.

The main objectives of this Plan of Action to be implemented by the CIP Member States are:

A. General Objetive

To advance toward the development of competitive, secure, sustainable and inclusive ports in the Americas with the active participation of the public and private sector.

Promote the modernization and digital transformation of multimodal maritime, river, and land logistics chains, as well as waterways and inland ports, promoting interoperability, traceability, and risk management, including AI, in both Member States with an d without maritime coastlines.

B. Specific Objectives

1. Strengthen and promote the Inter-American political and technical port dialogue at the highest level with the active participation of the private sector.

2. Contribute to c onsolidate and expand the CIP Secretariat’s scholarship and capacity building program, as well as the technical assistance offered to and by CIP Member States, associate members and strategic partners.

3. Foster and promote hemispheric cooperation for port development through cooperation mechanisms with development institutions, international financial agencies, and the private sector.

4. Promote the Ports of the Americas by facilitating public-private partnerships.- 3III. THE CIP SECRETARIAT ROLE IN IMPLEMENTING THE PLAN OF ACTION

In addition to coordinating and assisting CIP authorities in carrying out the mandates set forth in this Plan of Action, the CIP Secretariat , in coordination with the CIP Executive Board (CECIP), is instructed to:

In addition to coordinating and assisting CIP authorities in carrying out the mandates set forth in this Plan of Action, the CIP Secretariat , in coordination with the CIP Executive Board (CECIP), is instructed to:

1. Support the Chairs of the Technical Advisory Groups ( TAGs) in the efficient and effective execution of their activities in accordance with the Resolution of Bridgetown 2026 and this Plan of Action.

2. Enrich the Inter-American Port Dialogue, by promoting public-private partnerships through the incorporation of new associate members, including the establishment of internal and external strategic alliances with other international and related organizations.

3. Co-organize and provide institutional and technical secretariat support to national port authorities, strategic partners or associate members in the organization of hemispheric, regional and / or national conferences / seminars, as well as courses related to TAGs priorities and objectives, including the promotion of the CIP and the Ports of the

Americas.

4. Consolidate and, to the extent possible, expand the training opportunities offered by the CIP Secretariat, especially for the English -speaking Caribbean, to strengthen institutional technical capacities and the exchange of successful practices, including new alliances and agreements for this purpose.

5. Continue to hold and if possible expand the high -level professional development

Webinars.

6. Provide, when requested by any Member State, technical assistance and suggest studies and/or activities in accordance with OAS procedures and, to the extent possible , seek additional funding.

7. Continue its activities to approach the private sector in search of new associate members and resources to strengthen operations.

8. Continue with the dissemination strategy, including the monthly publication of a newsletter, the preparation and publication of an information booklet on the CIP, the publication of the CIP Magazine, updating of the CIP portal and the use of the updated CIP logo in all printed and/or digital media.

9. Coordinate and prepare face-to-face or virtual meetings of the TAGs and the CECIP.

publication of the CIP Magazine, updating of the CIP portal and the use of the updated CIP logo in all printed and/or digital media.

9. Coordinate and prepare face-to-face or virtual meetings of the TAGs and the CECIP.

To the extent possible, Member States should provide the CIP Secretariat with human and technical resources to facilitate this role.

As per the CIP Rules of Procedure, at least every eighteen months, the CIP Secretariat will report to the CECIP on the advances in implementing this Plan of Action by Member States Chairing the CIP’s Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) and present a comprehensive report at the XV Regular Meeting of the CIP in 2029.- 4IV. TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUPS (TAGs)

Each TAG may have one Chair and one Vice-Chair. The main function of the TAG Chairs is to fulfill the objectives of this Plan of Action in their technical specialty areas, for which they will formulate and implement work plans with regional approach initiatives. Additionally, they will provide leadership and engagement within the CECIP, CIP, CIDI and other relevant OAS bodies.

The TAGs are comprised of OAS Member States represented by th eir National Port Authority and are open to participation and contributions from Strategic Partners and Associate Members from academia, private sector and civil society with expertise in any of the six priority areas of the CIP.

The TAG Chairs will report to the CECIP on the establishment of any working groups, as they deem necessary to carry out their functions and will determine their specific activities, responsibilities, and respective fund allocations.

Each TAG, within the priority thematic area of its competence, will:

1. Prepare, when requested, proposals and recommendations on policies and strategies which will be presented to the CIP through the CECIP.

2. Encourage the integration of new Associate Members and the participation of Member States in the CIP activities.

3. Prepare reports on its activities and present them to the CECIP Chair and Vice-Chairs.

which will be presented to the CIP through the CECIP.

2. Encourage the integration of new Associate Members and the participation of Member States in the CIP activities.

3. Prepare reports on its activities and present them to the CECIP Chair and Vice-Chairs.

4. Support the efforts of the CIP Secretariat to identify opportunities to expand the training offered to Member States.

Specifically, each TAG Chair shall:

5. Support the activities to strengthen technical capacities and in continuity with the Plan of Action of Roatan, update the surveys and databases in their respective areas.

6. Organize, with the support of the CIP Secretariat, at least one Hemispheric Conference or Seminar in the topics within the TAG’s competence before the Fifteenth CIP Regular Meeting in 2029.

7. Identify and compile materials (e.g. articles, best practices, techniques, processes or services) relevant to the TAG for upload to the CIP Portal and digital and/or printed dissemination.

V. METHODOLOGY

For the implementation of this Plan of Action, the Chair shall appoint a focal point or coordinator to ensure that the objectives of each TAG are met. After the adoption of this Plan of Action, each TAG, with support from the CIP Secretariat, shall prepare and present to the CECIP its work plan, setting out all the activities mentioned in the previous section along with clear implementation deadlines and funding sources.

In the absence of the Chair, or when it delegates its responsibilities, the Vice-Chair will assume leadership of the TAG, taking into account the responsibilities established by the CIP Rules of Procedure in meeting the objectives set.- 5TAG’s shall report to the CECIP on their activities every eighteen months and develop systems for monitoring activities and evaluating their outcomes.

TAG’s shall coordinate their work bearing in mind the complementary and interdependent nature of their activities. Constant communication and exchange of knowledge, experiences, and results will yield reciprocal benefits for which they should rely on the CIP Secretariat.

VI. RESOURCES

for monitoring activities and evaluating their outcomes.

TAG’s shall coordinate their work bearing in mind the complementary and interdependent nature of their activities. Constant communication and exchange of knowledge, experiences, and results will yield reciprocal benefits for which they should rely on the CIP Secretariat.

VI. RESOURCES

The sources of funding for this Plan of Action will be through the contributions by Member States and associate members to the CIP, as well as resources from the OAS Regular Fund, in accordance with Articles 76, 77,81,82,83 and 84 of the CIP Rules of Procedure, considering the interests of the members and the objectives of the CIP. To that end, Member States, particularly those with outstanding balance, are urged to be punctual in their annual contributions to the CIP. Member States are exhorted to make voluntary contributions in addition to their annual mandatory obligations. Furthermore, Member States will provide technical contributions to the TAGs and promote the necessary synergies among members.

With the support of the CIP Secretariat, the CECIP Chair and TAG’s Chairs will invite pertinent regional and international organizations, as well as potential donors and partners, particularly from the private sector, to participate, make voluntary contributions and provide financial and /or in-kind support to activities arising from the implementation of this Plan of Action.

Technical cooperation and voluntary contributions are encouraged to be directed toward digital modernization projects applicable to seaports, waterways, and inland ports, prioritizing initiatives that strengthen multimodal connectivity, operational resilience, and trade facilitation.

VII. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

The CIP’s six priority areas present significant challenges for the region’s National Port Authorities. Given the fundamental role of the private sector in meeting these challenges, the CIP has Associate Members, which are other international organizations and civil society institutions (private sector firms). The CIP is a unique forum where national port authorities and the private sector can discuss issues of mutual interest, structure cooperation and capacity building or organize events together. Associate Members can dialogue and seek other forms of cooperation for port development with other

Associate Members, which are other international organizations and civil society institutions (private sector firms). The CIP is a unique forum where national port authorities and the private sector can discuss issues of mutual interest, structure cooperation and capacity building or organize events together. Associate Members can dialogue and seek other forms of cooperation for port development with other public institutions, private companies, international organizations, thus form part of a reliable and relevant community of practice in the Hemisphere.

That CIP Associate Members, in accordance with Article 76 of the CIP Rules of Procedure and resolution CIP/CECIP/RES. 1/15, “Agreements of the Sixteenth Meeting of the Executive Board of the Inter-American Committee on Ports for 2016,” shall pay an annual membership, which purpose is to help fund the activities of the CIP Secretariat and the TAGs. When a Member State recruits an Associate Member, 80 percent of the contribution will go to the special fund of the TAG in which the Associate Member participates, and 20 percent to the “ CIP Special Port Program” Specific Fund. When the CIP Secretariat recruits an Associate Member, 80 percent of the contribution will be for the “CIP Special Port Program” Specific Fund and 20 percent for the corresponding TAG. In this context, it is important to highlight the tiered fee structure contained in for associate members based on the size of each company.- 6According to Resolution of the XX CECIP Meeting in Roatan, Honduras , 2019 (CECIP/RES.1/19corr. 1), the annual contribution for Associate Members is as follows:

a) US$3,500 for micro and small enterprises, public/state ports and non-profit institutions; b) US$6,750 for medium-sized enterprises; and c) US$10,000 for large corporations.

Benefits offered to Associate Members include approach to national port authorities, access to CIP international network of contacts, participation in CIP Webinars and Hemispheric Conferences, the exchange of best practices and, in as much as possible, to training.

c) US$10,000 for large corporations.

Benefits offered to Associate Members include approach to national port authorities, access to CIP international network of contacts, participation in CIP Webinars and Hemispheric Conferences, the exchange of best practices and, in as much as possible, to training.

The CECIP Chair and Vice-Chairs, the TAG’s Chairs, and the CIP Secretariat are to invite and encourage the participation of relevant regional and international organizations and other donors, particularly the private sector, to participate as associate members and strategic partners in accordance with the rules and regulations in force.