The DNA evaluated aspects such as legal constitution, age and compliance with regulations, financial solvency, customs and tax compliance history, as well as the administrative management and security management system in order to grant the endorsement.

This endorsement updates the commitment made by the firm in 2015, when it became the first port operator in public areas to obtain it.

"Being reliable is part of our identity and this distinction shows that we are doing things right, not only in what DNA requests but also in the challenges we set ourselves. It is a path we took three years ago looking at the long term, because the intention is to be able to maintain the certificate", explained María Inés Abreu, Montecon's Administration Manager.

The recognition meets a worldwide customs objective that seeks to mitigate risks in foreign trade chains, integrating them and seeking to make all actors reliable once the control mechanism has been passed.
In the case of Montecon, prior to the DNA audits, it carried out a contingency analysis in all its operations and services in order to identify deficiencies or weaknesses, responding later with training, simulations, implementation of new security tools and process updating, among other measures adopted to adapt to the recognition requirements.

"Montecon always positions itself as a reference in these issues and we believe that being an OEC serves as an example for others because we encourage our partners to reach this standard, making the Port of Montevideo more competitive", assessed Abreu.