Fleet renewal won’t cut freight costs: the fine print of the cargo-truck boom
Colombia just released its cargo-truck registration figures for the first half of 2026, and they come with strong growth that almost everyone is reading as good news for logistics. Here we are going to argue the opposite, or at least add a caveat: the number filling the headlines matters far…
Why ocean freight rates keep rising in 2026
If your ocean freight cost has gone up in recent months without a clear explanation from your agent, you’re not alone. In 2026, container prices no longer respond to supply and demand alone: geopolitical conflict, typhoon season, environmental regulation, and even how carriers reposition empty containers are all pushing rates…
Puerto Antioquia and Túnel del Toyo: a new gateway to the sea
For decades, Antioquia has operated at a structural disadvantage: it has no direct access to the sea. Cargo moving by sea has traditionally depended on ports like Cartagena, Buenaventura, or Barranquilla, with long and costly overland routes to reach the region. Two ongoing projects are changing that picture: Puerto Antioquia,…
Puerto Antioquia Receives Its Largest Ship to Date
On August 9, 2026, Puerto Antioquia handled the CMA CGM Dignity, a Neo-Panamax vessel measuring 366 meters with a capacity of 14,800 TEU. It is the largest ship the Urabá terminal has handled since it began operations.During its stay at the port, crews completed 211 container movements, averaging 26 moves…
Maritime Traffic in Colombia Grows 5.6%: What It Means for Your Foreign Trade Operation
Colombia started 2026 with a clear signal: seaborne foreign trade keeps expanding. According to the General Maritime Directorate (Dimar), international maritime traffic grew 5.6% in the first quarter of the year, with 2,754 vessel calls. For importers and exporters, that figure isn’t just a headline: it points to more capacity,…
Puerto Antioquia Consolidates Its Operation: First Coffee Export and 100 Ships Served
Puerto Antioquia reached two milestones in less than two weeks that confirm the Urabá terminal has moved from a promise under construction to an operational, measurable logistics alternative. On July 4, it received its 100th container ship since starting operations in February, and on July 16 it shipped its first…
Puerto Antioquia receives its first reefer vessel and expands operations
A new service within the multipurpose terminal Puerto Antioquia marked a new milestone in its operational consolidation by handling its first reefer vessel at its facilities in the Gulf of Urabá. The operation involved the arrival of the CS Quality, a vessel linked to the Seatrade shipping line, at Pier…
Strait of Hormuz Reopening: Relief for Shipping, but Full Logistics Normalization Will Take Time
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has brought a sense of relief to the global shipping industry. However, it should not be interpreted as an immediate return to normal operations. While the agreement between the United States and Iran allows maritime transit to resume, the operational environment remains uncertain…
Hormuz Strait Closure: impact on logistics, fertilizers, and food prices
Impact of the Hormuz Strait closure on global logistics The Hormuz Strait is one of the most critical maritime corridors in global trade. A significant portion of the world’s energy, raw materials, and trategic goods flows through this route. In the current context, the reduction in maritime traffic across this…
Peak Season Arrives Early and Is Already Impacting Freight Markets
Early demand is reshaping the global container market Container shipping is currently experiencing a strengthening phase driven by an unusual early peak season. Importers in Europe and North America are accelerating orders to get ahead of expected rate increases and potential disruptions, concentrating volumes earlier than usual. This shift is…