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Port services in Barranquilla

Barranquilla is our home port: from Palermo, located across from the city on the Magdalena River, we coordinate our operations with first-hand local knowledge.

BAQ River and maritime terminal 24/7 operations
Port Profile

Barranquilla at a glance

Barranquilla · BAQ

LocationMouth of the Magdalena River, access via the Bocas de Ceniza Canal.
TypeMultipurpose river-sea port.
CargoSolid and liquid bulk, general cargo, containers, and project cargo.
Blue Sea BasePalermo, Sitio Nuevo, across from Barranquilla on the Magdalena River.

Operations and Clients

TypeRiver and maritime terminal
RouteThe Americas · Europe · Asia
ClientsShipowners, shipping companies, charterers, agencies, supercargoes
Bilingual (Spanish/English) 24/7 operations Port B2B
Available services

What we do at Barranquilla

01 Bunkering Survey

Bunkering Survey (On / Off Hire)

Onboard fuel measurement upon delivery and redelivery of the vessel, with a record of quantities.

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02 Cargo Inspection / Hold Condition

Cargo and Hold Inspection

Condition and damage to the cargo and inspection of the condition of the holds, with photographic evidence.

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03 Crane Operator

Crane Operator

Certified crane operators for safe and continuous loading and unloading operations.

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04 Deck Agent / Ship Agent Colombia

Deck Agent

Your representative on board. Liaison between the vessel, the terminal, and the agency, with real-time reporting.

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05 Draft Survey

Draft Survey

Weight of bulk cargo per draft reading, with a certificate of quantity.

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06 Hold Cleaning

Hold Cleaning

Coordination and supervision of hold cleaning to prepare the vessel for the next cargo.

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07 Marine & Port Solutions

Maritime and Port Solutions

Comprehensive, customized solutions for maritime and port operations in the Colombian Caribbean.

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08 P&I Correspondent

P & I

Handling of P&I claims and damage surveys, acting as a port correspondent in the event of claims.

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09 Port Captain

Port Captain

Technical supervision of onboard operations, representing the interests of the shipowner or charterer.

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10 Special Transport & Husbandry

Special Transportation and Husbandry

Comprehensive logistical support during port calls.

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11 Stevedores / Stevedoring

Stevedores (Loading and Unloading)

Stevedoring crews for loading, unloading, and storage, ready when the ship docks.

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12 Tally / Daily Report

Tally and Daily Report

Certified count of each unit loaded and unloaded, with a daily productivity report.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Operate in Barranquilla

Essential information before coordinating a ship’s arrival. If your situation is different, please let us know the port and the estimated date.

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What services do you provide in Barranquilla?
Blue Sea’s twelve services, focusing on shipping agency services (ship and deck agent), draft surveys, cargo inspections, and operational reporting. This is our home port.
Do they service ships in Barranquilla 24 hours a day?
Yes. We operate 24/7 and coordinate berthing, authorities, and crews according to your vessel’s schedule.
How do I request a quote for Barranquilla?
Send us the port and ETA via the form or WhatsApp, and we’ll confirm availability and scope of services.
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