Positive results in 2014 for Santa Marta

The Port of Santa Marta saw positive indicators during 2014 with respect to cargo movement through its terminal, with growth recorded in numerous cargo sectors.

It was also a good year in terms of environmental recognition, job creation, generation of income for the city and service to the community, the port said.

The port handled a record number of imported cars, up 37% from 2013 to more than 60,000, principally from Brazil and Mexico. According to the port, low salinity and humidity and the operational efficiency of the ro-ro operations, managed since last summer by Fast Terminal International, have been major factors in making Santa Marta the leading auto import centre on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.