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
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.