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Falklands Chamber of Commerce backs Punta Arenas route
Falklands Chamber of Commerce supports Chilean trade route despite Argentine warnings.
In brief
Falklands Chamber of Commerce supports Chilean trade route despite Argentine warnings. Falklands Chamber of Commerce leader Mike Summers defends Punta Arenas trade route with Chile despite Argentine warnings, emphasizing cargo arrival as success. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Trade route defense
Falklands Chamber of Commerce backs Punta Arenas route despite Argentine warnings.
Business meetings
Punta Arenas and Falklands businesses held 822 meetings.
Summers' success criteria
Summers said success comes when goods arrive at the islands.
“Now we need to see this continue and see the ship at sea heading to the islands, and then we can start to talk about it being a success. Success comes when the goods arrive”
Trade opportunities
Opportunities in construction, agricultural fodder, hospitality and tourism.
Argentina's warnings
Summers avoided confrontation with Argentine warnings.
“We have heard this for many, many years”
Chilean shipping plans
Easter Island Naviera plans direct route between Punta Arenas and Stanley by November.
The short version
Falklands Chamber of Commerce leader Mike Summers defends Punta Arenas trade route with Chile despite Argentine warnings, emphasizing cargo arrival as success.
