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The visit was organized by the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC), the territory's economic development body
Chilean company Easter Island Naviera (EIL) is considering establishing a monthly cargo shipping service between Punta Arenas and the Falklands, following a visit to the archipelago in which its representatives held around a dozen meetings with local businesses and presented the project to the Islands' chamber of commerce.
The visit was organized by the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC), the territory's economic development body. According to the information released, the company would finalize its business plan and could launch the service if follow-up on those contacts confirms sufficient interest from the local private sector.
“There is clearly an interest from Chile in re-establishing a commercial maritime connection with the Falkland Islands. Easter Island Naviera's visit and the positive response from the business community show the seriousness with which this project is being pursued,” said Sam Cockwell, strategic projects manager at the FIDC.
