A deadly earthquake in Colombia disrupts coffee exports, with major shipments largely paused as infrastructure and logistics are hit, according to industry officials. The head of a coffee exporters’ group says operations are halted or significantly reduced after the quake disrupts the nation’s main coffee export port and causes roadblocks along key highway corridors.
Reports also say the quake affects port handling for beans shipped through Colombia’s principal export gateway. In addition to the port disruption, transport constraints from damaged or blocked road links limit the movement of coffee from producing areas to export facilities. While outlets agree on the broad impact on coffee shipment flows, they focus on different parts of the supply chain: one emphasizes roadblocks and the wider logistics network, while the other highlights the port’s role in managing the bulk of coffee export volumes.
Overall, the reporting describes an export bottleneck driven by physical damage and access restrictions, with coffee exporters pausing operations until transport and port activity can resume.
