Colombia’s highland region, encompassing Cundinamarca, Bogotá, and Boyacá, is embarking on initiatives to boost the productivity of various economic sectors by reducing logistics costs and enhancing energy efficiency while curbing emissions.
Addressing the logistical challenges faced by the region, which possesses significant capacities but struggles to penetrate international markets, add value, and develop agribusiness, stands as a key focus of the country’s reindustrialization policy. This was highlighted by Nicolás Rincón, Director of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy at the national planning department (DNP), during a webinar hosted by the entity.
According to Giovanna Cardona, Director of Logistics at the DNP, the highland region contributes 33% to Colombia’s GDP and is home to approximately 30% of local companies, with Boyacá being particularly prominent.
Valentina Acuña, Director of Mobility Planning, emphasized the need to reinforce security measures, not only for transporters but also for cargo receivers, as a crucial challenge for the highland region.
Diego Jiménez, Secretary of Mobility and Transportation of Cundinamarca, outlined efforts to strengthen road corridors by offering mechanisms and incentives for the development of road infrastructure. This includes initiatives such as expanding road capacities with third lanes, enhancing tertiary roads, and establishing transportation centers for goods.
Additionally, Cundinamarca and Bogotá are consolidating a multimodal transportation system based on light rail, with projects like the Regiotram del Norte and Regiotram de Oeste underway. Plans also include activating new projects to expand infrastructure and services, such as the La Calera road connection, Calle 63 road connection, and the La Calera and Cazucable cable car projects.
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