Port of Santa Marta

Santa Marta’s commercial harbour combines container handling with facilities for agricultural commodities and other cargoes. Its position beside the city places maritime trade within a bay that also receives cruise ships, giving the port both freight and visitor functions.

The container terminal provides refrigerated connections and cold rooms for inspections and cargo transfers. Grain facilities use silos, conveyors and unloading equipment, while a separate liquid terminal handles palm oil and related products. General cargo areas accommodate steel, pipes and larger project shipments.

These specialised facilities link agricultural supply chains and industrial users with overseas shipping. Cruise calls add a different form of activity, bringing passengers ashore for excursions and local services alongside a working port whose main infrastructure is organised around the movement and storage of goods.