The Subsecretary of Ports and Maritime and River Transport, Bryan Andrade, presented the Accountability Report 2025 on Apr. 27, outlining major developments in Ecuador’s national port system. Andrade said that the country has strengthened its infrastructure and operational capabilities to become a strategic logistics hub in the region.
Andrade reported historic growth figures for the National Port System. Cargo movement increased by 7.93 percent, reaching a total of 63,108,236.12 metric tons. Container traffic rose by 11.38 percent to a total of 2,846,241 TEUs handled. The number of vessels arriving at national ports reached 3,779 ships—an increase of 8.31 percent compared to the previous year.
The report also highlighted public and private investments aimed at expanding port capacity and improving operational efficiency. Phase 2A was carried out at DP World Posorja S.A., with an investment of USD $133,816,993 for pier expansion and equipment acquisition. YILPORTECU S.A invested USD $11,172,856 in infrastructure works and dredging at Puerto Bolívar. At Esmeraldas Commercial Port, dredging work reached a completion rate of over ninety-three percent to restore essential operating depths.
Among nationally significant projects is the Galápagos Supply Logistics System initiative supported by a USD $3.5 million agreement with CAF—the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean—for technical preparation as well as financial and environmental studies related to the project’s implementation.
Internationally, Ecuador signed Memorandums of Understanding with Qatar and Spain’s State Ports Agency focusing on maritime connectivity development intended to enhance foreign trade competitiveness.
Regulatory actions included issuing sixteen resolutions to strengthen regulations along with implementing “Carga Segura,” part of SERPAZ program efforts to protect export logistics chains and reinforce port security measures.
Social commitment was demonstrated through linking one hundred fifty-one beneficiaries to the “Jóvenes en Acción” program; these participants contributed in strategic areas such as infrastructure management within ports supporting institutional development initiatives.
Andrade concluded that “in 2025, the National Port System generated approximately USD $113.2 million for state coffers,” adding this reflects management focused on sustainable growth as well as improved logistical efficiency and maritime security.
