On December 18, 1883 proceeded to

inaugurate the Bolivar port, in that time

was denominated Huayla Port.

On April 13, 1887, it was On April 13, 1887, it was possible to enable Bolivar Port possible to enable Bolivar Port as Major Republic Port, it was as Major Republic Port, it was contracted the build of an iron contracted the build of an iron pier with a railway terminal.pier with a railway terminal.

On May 9, 1902, it began the On May 9, 1902, it began the operation of the COASTAL CITY operation of the COASTAL CITY PIER, which together with the PIER, which together with the rail it constituted the first rail it constituted the first intermodal transport link intermodal transport link between El Oro and Guayas.between El Oro and Guayas.

On 1970 was created the Bolivar Port Authority, signed by the Constitutional President Dr. Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra

Bolivar Port put forward to progress with the construction of a modern multi-purpose terminal of 240 meters by 100 of platform, a structure that will

have all the facilities in equipment and gantry cranes that will enable the arrival of vessels up to 14, 00

meters at the lowest tide.Modern infrastructure Modern infrastructure of this dock will avoid of this dock will avoid the 500 ships that the 500 ships that annually reach the annually reach the maritime terminal, by maritime terminal, by the force of the sea, the force of the sea, make sudden make sudden movements to start movements to start unloading the goods. It unloading the goods. It has a damping has a damping defenses system of defenses system of 80% impact of ships.80% impact of ships.

YILPORT was established in 2005 by YILDIRIM Group INC.  It was

the first terminal and has developed into a world-class terminal providing container,

general cargo, and liquid services. YILPORT ports are fully

committed to the highest standards of customer service and provide non-stop service

24/7.YILPORT continues to invest heavily in people, streamlined processes, facilities, superior equipment, and

advanced technologies.

YILPORT Holding presented the "Private initiative"(PI)" to Bolívar

Port Authority (PBPA)" for Bolivar’s Port terminal

modernization, new construction and operation under concession contract by 37 years for all types of cargo and services related with

maritime terminal.YPH is unique and

necessary attributesto maximize the value of

the Modernization Project of Puerto Bolivar through a

Partnership (Concession Contract) mutually

beneficial. its offering of investment about $ 600

million.

Improving port infrastructure of Ecuador to meet future demands, and improve the logistics of the Ecuadorian

Foreign Trade. After this, improve competitiveness and quality in the

region of El Oro, theEcuador

Becoming a tool for Improved Production Matrix of Ecuador.

Facilitate and participate in the education and training of human resources in the most advanced and innovative

methodologies logistics-port. So, improve the skills, competitiveness and quality of life of the people of

Ecuador. To help spread the benefits of globalization to more areas and citizens of Ecuador. This helps to diversify the new local and

foreign investment in a growing economy, minimizing domestic imbalances.

1.What is your perception about the multimodal Project of Bolivar Port?

While most modern ports have in the country, it is good for the business of it and while it is closer to agricultural production is better.

2. Do you think this project will bring benefits to the business relationship in our country?

Of course that will bring benefits by improving export activity especially in agricultural products

3. What are the disadvantages of Bolivar Port?

The truth, I do not see a disadvantage if the new project is implemented.

4. Do you think the Bolivar Port is a threat to others main ports in Ecuador?

It can not be threatened, rather it generates ports improve and provide better service to attract customers.

5. Do you see any fundamental difference between the logistics of Bolivar Port and Esmeraldas Port?

Perhaps it Logistics for certain regions, such as northern and eastern Sierra portEsmeraldas is closer, while for the southern Sierra the Bolivar Port shortens distances.

• Bolivar Port is the cornerstone in the trade as the volume of its cargo mobilized 98% of Ecuador's banana production, 2% are exports of fruits, vegetables and seafood converting it into the second most important port in the country.

• It is the most convenient port to import and export for distances. It is 193 kilometers from Cuenca, while Guayaquil is 240Km, Esmeraldas 667km and Manta to 446 kilometers.

• In management plans it is to promote multiple use of services between traders and manufacturers from the southern region, especially Cuenca.

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http://www.andes.info.ec/es/regionales/muelle-5-puerto-bolivar-apunta-ser-area-maritima-multiproposito.html

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