CMA CGM Group welcomes first large containership at Puerto Antioquia, a new gateway for Colombia’s export growth in International Shipping News 12/02/2026 The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, was the first shipping line to send the first large containership, CMA CGM FIORDLAND (5900 TEU), to the new terminal of Puerto Antioquia, a new deep-water port designed to transform Colombia’s logistics landscape of perishable exports and to support the country’s growing role in international trade. CMA Terminals, in partnership with local pure players and international investors, is a shareholder and contributor to the development of the new facility of Puerto Antioquia. This state of the art, deep sea terminal represents a major milestone for Colombia’s economy, improving the flow of containerized, bulk, Ro-Ro, and general cargo while offering a sustainable and efficient logistics alternative on the Caribbean coast. A major step for Colombian exports and a growth opportunity for the local and regional economy Puerto Antioquia is set to become a game changer for the country’s agricultural exports, particularly for bananas, avocados, and other fresh produce grown in the Urabá region. Until now, containers were shipped from the port of Turbo, also located in the Gulf of Urabá (Antioquia), where limited draft and barge-based operations made exports more complex and costly. With its deep draft and direct quayside operations, Puerto Antioquia will improve the reliability, efficiency, and competitiveness of Colombia’s supply chains. The terminal’s multipurpose design also allows the handling of dry and refrigerated containers, bulk cargo, and vehicles. The Puerto Antioquia terminal also generated significant employment opportunities, contributing to the local economy through job creation during both the construction phase and port operations. A strategic location serving Colombia’s most productive regions Located on the southeastern side of Bahía Colombia, in the Gulf of Urabá (Antioquia), near the mouth of the León River and the Nueva Colonia district of Turbo, Puerto Antioquia provides direct access to Colombia’s key agricultural and industrial heartlands. Situated only 300 km from Medellín and 700 km from Bogotá, the terminal offers a much shorter route to and from Colombia’s major economic zones compared to existing Atlantic ports such as Cartagena, reducing distances by half to Medellín and by one-third to Bogotá. Connected via new 4G highway corridors (a national program of modern, high-capacity toll highways designed to reduce travel times and improve freight efficiency), the port is on average 33% closer to Colombia’s main production centers than existing Caribbean terminals. This enhanced connectivity reduces logistics costs, shortens transit times, and lowers carbon emissions, improving Colombia’s competitiveness across all export sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and consumer goods. An innovative port perfectly fit to handle the logistics of the future Construction of the terminal began in 2022. Due to the region’s specific geological conditions, an innovative offshore design was adopted: a 3.8-kilometer viaduct connects the onshore yard to an offshore platform capable of accommodating up to five container vessels simultaneously. Puerto Antioquia is designed to welcome vessels of up to 15,000 TEUs, significantly improving Colombia’s maritime connectivity and competitivity for agricultural