En enero, el Puerto de Tumaco superó la exportación de 10.000 toneladas de aceite crudo de palma

Periodista Portafolio24.01.2026 12:53 Actualizado: 24.01.2026 13:56

En enero, el Puerto de Tumaco superó la exportación de 10.000 toneladas de aceite crudo de palma

TL;DR

  • Tumaco Pacific Port achieved a historic export of approximately 10,000 tons of crude palm oil in January 2026, utilizing four large vessels.
  • This volume is a significant increase from the port's traditional rate of one palm oil vessel every two months.
  • Crude palm oil exports from Tumaco were destined for Mexico, the United States, and Africa.
  • Tumaco has 25,000 new hectares of palm cultivation, enhancing productive capacity and economic opportunities.
  • The increased port activity has led to job creation, with a focus on local hiring for both direct and indirect positions.
  • Operations Manager Arley Silva described the event as a milestone, highlighting the safe and reliable handling of two simultaneous vessels.
  • The successful operation demonstrated the port's capability for large-scale operations and its potential as a strategic Pacific port for Colombia.
  • Support from the National Government was acknowledged for contributing to Tumaco's and the Pacific region's development.