Caldera (Port)

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Chilean logistics company SAAM buys into Costa Rican port

Chilean logistics company SAAM, has signed an agreement to acquire from the company Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura (SPBRUN), which controls two concessions at Puerto Caldera, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. SAAM is paying $48.5m for a 51% stake in Sociedad Portuaria de Caldera (SPC) and of Sociedad Portuaria Granelera de Caldera (SPGC). http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/americas/chilean-logistics-company-saam-buys-into-costa-rican-port.html

Hapag-Lloyd Temporarily Suspends Calls at Costa Rica Port of Caldera

Hapag-Lloyd has announced a temporary suspension of its calls at Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, as part of its California Central America Express service, because of “extreme congestion” at the port, JOC reports. Hapag Lloyd said the last call would be made by the Conti Salome on Sept. 19. Coverage of the Costa Rican market after that will be provided by several other services. The carrier currently hopes to resume calling at the port with the CCE service in November.