Colombia Earthquake: Operational Update #2

14 Aug 2026

Following our previous communication regarding the earthquake affecting the Buenaventura area, we would like to provide an update on the recovery efforts and operational status.

Our priority continues to be the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, partners, and the local communities impacted by this event. We remain in close coordination with authorities, terminal operators, and logistics partners to support the safe and gradual restoration of services.

Terminal and Landside Operations

Recovery activities at Buenaventura continue to make steady progress.

• Import container gate operations have resumed on a limited basis, with operational capacity increasing progressively each day.
• Appointments for gate-in of export cargo are now available.
• TCBUEN´s warehouse for coffee, sugar and consolidated cargo is open.
• Container depots in Buenaventura and Cali have resumed operations.
• Customer service activities in Buenaventura remain available through contingency arrangements.
• Customs authorities remain operational under temporary contingency measures; however, inspections, cargo verifications, and physical customs processes are currently suspended.
• Landside transportation remains impacted in several key corridors:

  • Partial road closures with controlled traffic flows and some restrictions on cargo movement:

    • Buenaventura – Bogotá
    • Buenaventura – Palmira
    • Buenaventura – Medellín

  • Affected corridors experiencing some delays:

    • Bogotá – Cartagena
    • Cartagena - Medellín

Ocean Operations

The port recovery plan continues to advance, allowing for the gradual reintroduction of vessel activity.

• The first vessel call following the earthquake is expected on 14 August, with additional Maersk vessel calls planned thereafter.

  • Halsted (Peru Feeder): ETA Aug 14th
  • Dyros (AC1): ETA Aug 15th
  • Leda Maersk (Ecumed): ETA Aug 16th

• Our operations teams remain closely coordinated with terminal operators and relevant authorities to support a safe and efficient return to regular service levels.

• Please check our schedules through our web page www.maersk.com

Air Operations

• No significant disruptions are anticipated to the international air freight network.
• Operations through Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali airports continue to run as normal.
• Shipments originating from or destined for Pereira may face restrictions or require alternative transportation plans until the airport resumes regular commercial operations.

Outlook

The overall recovery trajectory remains positive, with daily progress being made across terminal, landside, and ocean operations. While some transportation constraints and operational disruptions remain, recovery efforts continue to advance across the supply chain.

We will continue to monitor developments closely and provide further updates as additional information becomes available.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period.