Through Decree 3083, the National Government ordered that, as of July 2010, all seaports in Colombia should implement the direct loading system using encapsulated conveyor belts.
The Ministry of Transport, through Resolution 5369, declared that a zone of public use for port purposes in the Municipality of Cienaga, Department of Magdalena, would be of national interest.
The coal companies are called to build and operate a public service port company in the area declared of national interest.
The Prodeco Group presented the Environmental Impact Study of Puerto Nuevo before the project was formally initiated by the National Government.
The National Concessions Institute INCO, through Resolution 135, set out the conditions under which it would grant the Puerto Nuevo concession.
The geotechnical studies and detailed topography were started, as well as the purchasing and contracting processes
After participating in an informal offer made by the National Government and having obtained the permits and authorizations for such purpose, Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Nuevo S.A. was incorporated and C.I. Prodeco S.A. began the construction of the project.
Puerto Nuevo and INCO signed the port concession agreement and the construction of the port began.
The Colombian Tax and Customs Authority (DIAN) declared Puerto Nuevo a Special Permanent Free Trade Zone.
Puerto Nuevo starts operating.