Who we are
EcoPort World: Pioneering Sustainable Ports
EcoPort World is transforming the global port industry through sustainable innovation and cutting-edge technology.
Our leadership team combines unmatched expertise:
- Dr. John E. Meredith CBE – Industry pioneer and founder of Hutchison Port Holdings, known as the father of the private port business model.
- Capt. Wilmer E. Aguilar J. – Expert in port operations and business development.
- Advisor Aldo Ferrufino – Seasoned specialist in port infrastructure, operations, and development.
At EcoPort, we design and operate true smart green ports, seamlessly integrating operations, infrastructure, and technology—from conception to long-term management.
EcoPort World: Pioneering Sustainable Ports
EcoPort World is transforming the global port industry through sustainable innovation and cutting-edge technology.
Our leadership team combines unmatched expertise:
- Dr. John E. Meredith CBE – Industry pioneer and founder of Hutchison Port Holdings, known as the father of the private port business model.
- Capt. Wilmer E. Aguilar J. – Expert in port operations and business development.
- Advisor Aldo Ferrufino – Seasoned specialist in port infrastructure, operations, and development.
At EcoPort, we design and operate true smart green ports, seamlessly integrating operations, infrastructure, and technology—from conception to long-term management.
Flagship Projects
• Mensabé Port (Los Santos, Panama): The transformation of this small fishing port into a state-of-the-art, green energy-powered hub will enable it to accommodate the world’s largest container ships, featuring advanced transshipment facilities to efficiently transfer goods from ultra-large vessels to smaller feeder ships for regional distribution, easing congestion at Panama Canal gateways. Additionally, it will serve as a vital trading center for regional agricultural products, offering farmers direct access to international markets, supported by an adjacent free trade zone with modern storage, cold chains, and streamlined export processes to handle perishable goods efficiently. This dual-purpose expansion will establish Mensabe as a key player in global shipping and regional agricultural trade, driving economic growth and infrastructure development.
• Vgate Container Terminal (Venice, Italy): An innovative offshore mega container port engineered to accommodate ultra-large vessels while addressing the environmental and logistical challenges of Venice’s maritime landscape.
Leadership Team
Dr. John E. Meredith CBE brings over five decades of leadership in the maritime, port, and logistics industries. He most recently served as Group Managing Director and Deputy Chairman of Hutchison Port Holdings Limited (HPH), one of the world’s largest port operators. His career began as a Master Mariner, progressing to Managing Director of Hongkong International Terminals (HIT). In 1994, he played a key role in the formation of HPH, becoming its first Group Managing Director. Under his leadership, the company expanded its global footprint to 52 ports across 26 countries. Dr. Meredith has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) and the Grand Officer of the Order Vasco Núñez de Balboa. He currently serves as Chairman of JEM Capital Group Inc.
Capt. Wilmer E. Aguilar J. is a senior maritime executive, consultant, entrepreneur, and academic with over 30 years of experience in the global maritime, port, and logistics sectors. He has held leadership roles at prominent port operators such as Hutchison Ports, PSA International, and Euroports Holdings, with a professional footprint across Latin America, Asia, and Europe. A Master Mariner by training, he also holds a Master’s degree in Marine Policy and Port Management from Cardiff University, UK, and a BSc in Marine Transportation and Business Administration from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, US. Capt. Aguilar is the Managing Partner of LS7 Enterprise and currently serves as Director of the School of Business, Logistics, and Maritime Sciences at USMA University in Panama.
Aldo Ferrufino is a well-experienced port engineer with over 25 years of experience in large-scale port infrastructure projects worldwide. He has worked with leading international port operators and engineering firms, including Hutchison Ports and ICTSI. Mr. Ferrufino holds a Civil Engineering degree from USMA University in Panama and a Master’s in Engineering and Management from the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. Renowned within the industry, he serves as a trusted consultant to several prominent companies in the global port and maritime sectors.
Dr. John E. Meredith CBE brings over five decades of leadership in the maritime, port, and logistics industries. He most recently served as Group Managing Director and Deputy Chairman of Hutchison Port Holdings Limited (HPH), one of the world’s largest port operators. His career began as a Master Mariner, progressing to Managing Director of Hongkong International Terminals (HIT). In 1994, he played a key role in the formation of HPH, becoming its first Group Managing Director. Under his leadership, the company expanded its global footprint to 52 ports across 26 countries. Dr. Meredith has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) and the Grand Officer of the Order Vasco Núñez de Balboa. He currently serves as Chairman of JEM Capital Group Inc.
Capt. Wilmer E. Aguilar J. is a senior maritime executive, consultant, entrepreneur, and academic with over 30 years of experience in the global maritime, port, and logistics sectors. He has held leadership roles at prominent port operators such as Hutchison Ports, PSA International, and Euroports Holdings, with a professional footprint across Latin America, Asia, and Europe. A Master Mariner by training, he also holds a Master’s degree in Marine Policy and Port Management from Cardiff University, UK, and a BSc in Marine Transportation and Business Administration from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, US. Capt. Aguilar is the Managing Partner of LS7 Enterprise and currently serves as Director of the School of Business, Logistics, and Maritime Sciences at USMA University in Panama.
Aldo Ferrufino is a well-experienced port engineer with over 25 years of experience in large-scale port infrastructure projects worldwide. He has worked with leading international port operators and engineering firms, including Hutchison Ports and ICTSI. Mr. Ferrufino holds a Civil Engineering degree from USMA University in Panama and a Master’s in Engineering and Management from the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. Renowned within the industry, he serves as a trusted consultant to several prominent companies in the global port and maritime sectors.