economy
diciembre 25, 2025
“¡Qué orgullo!”: Puerto Antioquia realizó pruebas previas a su entrada en operación
Puerto Antioquia realizó esta Navidad una serie de maniobras de prueba con las que se están afinando los últimos detalles para su entrada en operación...
TL;DR
- Puerto Antioquia conducted trial maneuvers to finalize operational details.
- The Túnel del Toyo is set to open in December 2026, shortening travel between Medellín and Urabá Antioqueño.
- The project received additional funding from the Mayor's Office and Governorate.
- Recent trials included logistic, technical, and safety procedure validation with a CMA CGM container ship.
- The port has a 16.5-meter draft, allowing it to receive post-panamax vessels.
- Cargo loading/unloading at Puerto Antioquia is estimated to take 12 hours, a significant reduction from conventional ports.
- The port features a 1,340-meter pier with five berths, equipped with cranes and scanners.
- Its strategic location in the Gulf of Urabá offers an average 33% reduction in cargo travel compared to other Caribbean ports.
- Other port projects in Urabá include Puerto Pisisí, Puerto Darién, Puerto Cirilo, and Puerto Progreso.