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14 August 2026

Buenaventura terminal disruption follows Colombia quake

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Buenaventura terminal disruption follows Colombia quake

CMA CGM is actively monitoring operations following the earthquake that struck western Colombia on 10 August 2026, implementing measures to maintain continuity. The impact remains concentrated on the Pacific Coast, particularly in and around Buenaventura, while Colombia’s Atlantic Coast operations remain fully operational and unaffected. At the Buenaventura terminal, the situation remains challenging, with recovery […] The post Buenaventura terminal disruption follows Colombia quake appeared first on Port Technology International .

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