Port of Buenaventura

The Port of Buenaventura is Colombia's main port on the Pacific Ocean. It is managed by the Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Benaventura SA.

Background
The port is located on Cascajal Island where the Dagua River meets Buenaventura Bay. In 2007 the port handled 2.9 million tons of solid bulk cargoes, inclduing 519,000 tons of coal.

Related SourceWatch articles

 * Colombia and coal
 * Coal terminals

External resources

 * http://www.lbhcolombia.com/cargoes_ports