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Nicaragua ports handle 15 international vessels and 139,000 tons of cargo
Nicaraguan ports experienced significant commercial and tourism activity between September 28 and October 4, 2026. According to the Empresa Portuaria Nacional, 15 international vessels were serviced, moving a total of 139,442 metric tons of cargo.
Puerto Corinto was the primary hub, handling 12 vessels. This included five container ships that imported 1,341 containers of goods from China, Korea, Mexico, and India. Exports from this port included school supplies, tires, gypsum panels, and tiles, as well as liquor, peanuts, and oils destined for the Dominican Republic, the Netherlands, China, and Vietnam.
Other maritime activities included the import of vehicles, tools, and general merchandise at Puerto Arlen Siu, and the discharge of industrial materials like clinker and steel coils at Puerto Sandino. Additionally, the country's tourist terminals saw high traffic, with over 63,000 visitors and passengers, including 44,099 tourists at Puerto Salvador Allende.
Entities
Diego Santilli · Empresa Portuaria Nacional · Gustavo Sáenz · Karina Milei · Nicaragua · POSCO Holdings · Puerto Corinto · Puerto Salvador Allende · Raúl Jalil
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Puerto Corinto handled 12 vessels, including container ships, tankers, and bulk carriers. eldiarionica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A total of 139,442 metric tons of international cargo were moved during this period. eldiarionica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Puerto Salvador Allende accounted for 44,099 tourists. eldiarionica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nicaraguan ports handled 15 international vessels between September 28 and October 4, 2026. eldiarionica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Five container ships imported 1,341 containers from China, Korea, Mexico, and India. eldiarionica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nicaraguan tourist ports moved more than 63,000 visitors and passengers. eldiarionica.com