Port of Buenaventura: quake, gridlock and pricier cargo
On August 10, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake with its epicenter near San José del Palmar, in Chocó, shook southwestern Colombia for nearly two minutes. Buenaventura was left with damaged roads, interrupted services and a human toll the region still carries. For foreign trade the effect was immediate: the main Pacific…
68% reduction in empty container occupancy improves operations in Buenaventura
Context of port congestion The port of Buenaventura has faced significant congestion in recent months, associated, among other factors, with the accumulation of empty containers in yards and operational areas. This situation put pressure on available infrastructure and affected normal loading, unloading, and cargo dispatch times. According to official information…
Road congestion in Buenaventura: an early 2026 marked by constant disruptions
Throughout January 2026, road conditions in Buenaventura have been defined by persistent congestion affecting both cargo transportation and passenger mobility. As Colombia’s main Pacific port, the district concentrates a high volume of heavy trucks moving along key corridors toward Cali and Buga, placing sustained pressure on infrastructure with limited capacity….