Puerto Aguadulce in Buenaventura was MSC Faith’s first stop in South America on the vessel’s maiden voyage. MSC Faith is the largest vessel that has ever called at a Colombian Port, with a capacity of 14.436 TEUs and a length of 366 meters. The call coincided with the 3rd anniversary of the terminal and is testament to the strong commercial relationship between Puerto Aguadulce and shipping line MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, one of the largest carriers in the world.
"Puerto Aguadulce, with its quay structure, its depth of 16.5m, its latest generation equipment and its strategic location is very well-positioned to receive this type of vessels. Thanks to our well-trained workforce and our high-level quality and service standards, the operations on this record vessel have been concluded successfully," said Miguel Abisambra, General Manager of Puerto Aguadulce.
“The arrival of this vessel with the biggest capacity ever in a Colombian Port confirms that Puerto Aguadulce is a terminal with global service standards, thanks to the efforts we have put into the fields of technology, infrastructure and security. Puerto Aguadulce is a terminal at the forefront, offering quality services with the highest competitiveness in the region,” closed Abisambra.
MSC’s vessels are designed with environment and efficiency in mind, bringing benefits for business, customers and partners. MSC Faith is one of the most modern and energy-efficient 14K+ TEU vessels added to MSC green fleet in 2019. It is powered by Tier III diesel engines (main propulsion and auxiliary power), which are 75% cleaner than the Tier II standard set by the International Maritime Organization.
This milestone event also affirms Buenaventura’s position as a strategic port city for Colombia and its foreign trade, facing the Asia-Pacific region and the world.