Valparaiso is safe and sound

The Logistic Support Extension Zone (ZEAL) and southern access to the port did not suffer damage and they are operating normally, as is TPS’s equipment and IT systems. Reception and freight forwarding services resumed on Saturday February 27th 2010 at 3:30 pm.

TPS restarted its service, attending two vessels whose operations had been suspended since early morning on February 27 2010 after the earthquake had happened, in order to assess possible damages and security conditions to continue working. That same day, it was not possible to carry out commercial operations, due to tidal fluctuations. On Saturday and as an exception, TPS handled the LST ‘Valdivia’ – a Navy rescue vessel –, which was loading relief supplies for the Southern zone of the country – the most affected by the catastrophe.

As ports in Southern and Central Chile have been affected TPS expects an increase in the use of its facilities. As a result, the company, along with the Port Authority and Customs, are considering approving an increase of the terminal support areas in preparation for a potential and unpredicted growth in import and export cargo flows.