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The Geopolitician

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Colombia · Country watch

New Port Fees, Austerity Measures Impact Business

Colombia's new port fees and government austerity measures alter logistics and public spending.

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Business conditions in Colombia are deteriorating due to new port fees increasing logistics costs and government austerity measures affecting public spending. These changes add pressure to sectors already facing economic challenges this week.

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In this briefing Buenaventura · Asociación Nacional de Empresarios de Colombia · Government of Colombia · Isagén · Termoyopal Generación 2 S.A.S.

Regulation

  • Logistics

Buenaventura imposes new cargo fee, raising costs

Buenaventura's new cargo fee, established by Decreto Distrital 0338 of 2026, imposes a charge of $4,235 per ton of cargo transported to or from its port terminals, reports El Colombiano. The National Association of Entrepreneurs of Colombia (Andi) expressed concern that this measure will increase logistics and foreign trade costs by $84,000 million annually. The decree comes at a time when the logistics sector is already under pressure from other economic factors.

Impact Logistics operators face increased costs due to Buenaventura's new cargo fee, impacting trade expenses.

Sources: El Colombiano ↗

  • Public sector

Colombia restricts official travel and advertising

Colombia's government has issued Circular 06 of 2026, which tightens restrictions on official travel abroad and the use of public funds for advertising and dissemination, according to KienyKe. The directive aims to curb public spending and is part of a broader austerity initiative led by the presidency. Ministries and administrative departments are instructed to prioritize virtual meetings over travel.

Impact Public-sector entities must adjust to stricter travel and advertising budget constraints.

Sources: KienyKe ↗

Companies

  • Energy

Isagén sells assets to Termoyopal for $1.29 billion

Isagén has completed the sale of its hydroelectric and solar generation assets to Termoyopal Generación 2 S.A.S. for $1.29 billion, El Colombiano reports. The assets include Central Amoyá, PCH Barroso, PCH Caruquia, Guanaquitas, and the Parque Solar Bosques de Bolívar. This transaction expands Termoyopal's presence in Colombia's energy sector, diversifying its generation portfolio.

Impact Energy sector sees consolidation as Termoyopal expands its generation capacity through Isagén's asset acquisition.

Sources: El Colombiano ↗

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