Ciénaga, November 10, 2025
In a new step towards sustainability in maritime transportation, Drummond Port loaded the vessel ‘PYXIS OCEAN’, a vessel equipped with a wind-assisted propulsion system that allows it to navigate more efficiently, optimizing fuel consumption and reducing its carbon footprint.
The Kamsarmax type vessel is 229 meters long, 32.2 meters wide and has a deadweight of 82,000 tons. During its passage through the maritime terminal, located in Ciénaga, Magdalena, it was loaded with 76,998 tons of coal bound for Chile, demonstrating the Port’s operational capacity and versatility to handle state-of-the-art vessels.
Thanks to its innovative folding sail system, the vessel can perform loading and unloading maneuvers without interfering with port operations. In this process, Drummond Port’s direct loading system and its highly trained operators once again demonstrated their ability to execute safe, efficient maneuvers adapted to new maritime technologies.
“The arrival of the ‘PYXIS OCEAN’ reaffirms their confidence in our capabilities and commitment to responsible port operation. This type of vessel represents the future of maritime transportation, where innovation and sustainability go hand in hand,” said José Luis Velásquez, operations manager of Drummond Port.
The wind-assisted propulsion system with which the ‘PYXIS OCEAN’ was retrofitted enables an estimated 15-20% reduction in CO2 emissions, thus contributing to global shipping decarbonization efforts and compliance with new industry environmental standards.
With the reception and loading of this type of vessel, Drummond Port continues to position itself as a benchmark for safe, sustainable and innovative operations, contributing to the development of environmentally responsible mining and logistics.