Colombian maritime transport grows 5% in the first half of 2026 and consolidates its strategic role in foreign trade
November 12, 2026
Colombian maritime transport registered 5,406 arrivals during the first half of 2026, representing a 5% growth compared to the same period last year. This result was driven by international cargo traffic, which reached 4,366 arrivals of cargo vessels.
Container ships led the growth, with 2,110 arrivals and a 10.1% increase. Furthermore, maritime transport accounted for 98.8% of the weight of imports and 99.1% of exports, reaffirming its importance for the country's logistics and foreign trade.
Cartagena, Santa Marta, Buenaventura, and Barranquilla concentrated 86.7% of international cargo arrivals. According to DIMAR, monitoring maritime flows and international trends allows for the identification of challenges and the strengthening of the operational capacity of the Colombian port system.
Source: DIMAR
