Technological transformation is already sweeping through various sectors of port activity and presents new challenges for companies and workers. This was pointed out by Mónica Litza during our participation in the International Port Fair held in Mar del Plata, where industry representatives analyzed the impact of artificial intelligence, automation, and digitalization on tasks and job profiles.
“Ports must prepare for a world of work that has already changed,” Litza stated. In this context, she highlighted the importance of anticipating changes and supporting the updating of knowledge.
As she explained, technological advancement does not necessarily mean the disappearance of human labor, but rather a transformation in the way tasks are performed. “Human labor does not disappear, but the way of doing it changes,” she maintained, emphasizing the need to cater both to those already part of the activity and those looking to join the sector.
Along these lines, Litza highlighted two initiatives we promote from the Port of Dock Sud: Dock Sud Global and Aula Puerto. The former aims to support Buenos Aires companies and SMEs in their internationalization processes through information, advisory services, and networking to facilitate access to new markets. Aula Puerto, on the other hand, links the Consortium with universities, educational institutions, and the productive sector to respond to new training and technical updating needs.
The training of new workers also holds a central place within this strategy. “Aula Puerto seeks to train for the port work of the future,” Litza explained, while highlighting the importance of strengthening the capabilities of those who currently sustain operations and know the inner workings of the activity firsthand.
“Today, six young people from technical schools in Avellaneda are carrying out their training internships at the Port of Dock Sud. This experience is a central part of what we seek: bringing new generations closer to port activity and preparing our community for the challenges ahead,” she concluded.
