# Tumaco Port Fuel Traffic Surges 57.8% in First Eight Months of 2026

Tumaco Port moved over 762,000 barrels of fuel in the first eight months of 2026, a 57.8% increase from 2025.

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The Tumaco Port registered a 57.8% growth in the volume of fuel moved during the first eight months of 2026, surpassing 762,000 barrels received, compared to approximately 483,000 barrels counted during all of 2025. [^1]

According to the Regional Port Society Tumaco Pacific Port S.A., this behavior reflects a sustained increase in operations related to hydrocarbons and represents a strengthening of the role of Tumaco as a strategic point for the energy supply of Nariño and the Pacific region. [^2]

The vessel Willard J. will move an additional 70,000 barrels, corresponding to 25,000 barrels of gasoline and 45,000 of diesel. [^3]

The accumulated fuel volume in 2026 represents a 57.8% growth compared to the 2025 closing figures. [^4]

The Sociedad Portuaria Regional Tumaco Pacific Port S.A. received approximately 483,000 net barrels of fuel during the full year of 2025. [^5]

The expectation is for the second week of September for the arrival of the vessel Willard J., which will perform a combined import and cabotage operation from Cartagena, with a stop in Buenaventura and final destination Tumaco. [^6]

Guillermo Londoño, manager of the Sociedad Portuaria Regional Tumaco Pacific Port, stated that the port is optimistic about fulfilling the strict 'Supply Plan' of the Ministry of Mines. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The Tumaco Port registered a 57.8% growth in the volume of fuel moved during the first eight months of 2026, surpassing 762,000 barrels received, compared to approximately 483,000 barrels counted during all of 2025. (Caracol Radio, News)
2. According to the Regional Port Society Tumaco Pacific Port S.A., this behavior reflects a sustained increase in operations related to hydrocarbons and represents a strengthening of the role of Tumaco as a strategic point for the energy supply of Nariño and the Pacific region. (Caracol Radio, News)
3. The vessel Willard J. will move an additional 70,000 barrels, corresponding to 25,000 barrels of gasoline and 45,000 of diesel. (Caracol Radio, News)
4. The accumulated fuel volume in 2026 represents a 57.8% growth compared to the 2025 closing figures. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
5. The Sociedad Portuaria Regional Tumaco Pacific Port S.A. received approximately 483,000 net barrels of fuel during the full year of 2025. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
6. The expectation is for the second week of September for the arrival of the vessel Willard J., which will perform a combined import and cabotage operation from Cartagena, with a stop in Buenaventura and final destination Tumaco. (Caracol Radio, News)
7. Guillermo Londoño, manager of the Sociedad Portuaria Regional Tumaco Pacific Port, stated that the port is optimistic about fulfilling the strict 'Supply Plan' of the Ministry of Mines. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)

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