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The Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura SA (SPRBUN) has appointed HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC), a subsidiary of HHLA, to develop a terminal optimization and business development strategy for its multipurpose port in Buenaventura Bay, Colombia.
The study will evaluate how to optimize the use of existing space, infrastructure, and cargo handling assets at the terminal, while identifying growth opportunities in solid bulk, liquid bulk, Ro-Ro, and other multipurpose cargo segments. It will combine terminal planning, market analysis, and financial modeling to support phased development options for the terminal.
SPRBUN operates a multipurpose terminal in Buenaventura, handling containers, general cargo, solid bulk, liquid bulk, and roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo. While containers remain a significant part of the terminal's activity, the project will also focus on the future role of non-containerized cargo and the commercial potential of a broader cargo portfolio.
"Buenaventura is located on the Colombian Pacific coast and plays a strategic role in the country's international trade. We are confident that there are significant opportunities to further strengthen our terminal's position in different cargo segments. With HPC, we are analyzing how our current assets, cargo mix, and operational structure can support more efficient operations and a stronger position in specific growth areas," said William Angarita, Director of Planning, Projects, and Innovation at SPRBUN.
A central aspect is the transport of solid bulk cargo. SPRBUN is analyzing how it can participate more directly in the value chain of this type of cargo and which cargo flows offer the greatest commercial potential. The study will also consider opportunities offered by liquid bulk and Ro-Ro cargo transport, where market demand, operational feasibility, and investment needs can align.
Instead of starting with a single expansion strategy, HPC will develop short, medium, and long-term scenarios. These will range from operational improvements and better utilization of existing capacity to phased design and investment options that could support future cargo growth.
"This work is about connecting market opportunities with the physical and financial realities of the terminal. By jointly analyzing cargo potential, capacity utilization, design options, and investment logic, we can help define a practical development path for the next phase of Buenaventura's multipurpose operations," stated Nuno Nunes, Vice President for the Americas at HPC Hamburg Port Consulting.
By analyzing cargo growth, distribution, and investment options across different time horizons, the strategy will help reduce uncertainty before making major development decisions. The goal is to identify measures that strengthen terminal performance while keeping future growth options open.
