In 2017, a significant development occurred when the Port of Barranquilla made a strategic investment. This investment enabled the export of Colombian flowers to the U.S. through this seaport for the first time. While Colombian flowers have been in the U.S. market for a long time, they were traditionally shipped through other Colombian seaports. The success of this operation can be attributed to a warehouse and distribution center designed for frozen and refrigerated cargo, ensuring the constant preservation of the products. Covering an impressive area of 34,444 square feet, the warehouse has 2,640 storage positions. Among these, 1,884 are located in the frozen section, maintaining temperatures between -18C and -25C, while 756 positions are allocated to the refrigerated area, with temperatures ranging from 0C to 5C. Additionally, the warehouse is operated with a cutting-edge Warehouse Management System (WMS) and is equipped with 10 docks for the efficient receipt and dispatch of containers and trucks. This example illustrates the importance of regular investments for seaports to stay competitive