This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The Svitzer Joaquim R and the Svitzer Denise (c) Svitzer Svitzer has begun operations in the Port of Itaqui in São Luís marking another significant milestone in its expansion across Brazil Svitzer has invested more than R$650 million in the country reflecting its commitment to the Brazilian market and its strategy of delivering safe and reliable marine services to its customers located in one of Brazil’s largest port complexes is a critical logistical hub for the Central-North and Central Brazil corridors With advanced infrastructure – including grain and fuel storage and multimodal transport connections – the port is vital to regional and national economic development By commencing operations in Maranhão Svitzer continues its growth trajectory in Brazil The start of operations in Maranhão marks its ninth port entry in nine years and significantly strengthens Svitzer’s presence along the Brazilian coast Svitzer operates in Pecém and Fortaleza (Mucuripe) São Francisco do Sul and Itapoá Across all these locations workforce development through continuous training programmes and investments in advanced tugboat technology to ensure efficient and safe operations is a key priority for Svitzer "The Port of Itaqui serves as a critical hub for cargo from the Corredor Centro-Norte and Brazil’s Central-West region” "Its importance as a central trade hub connecting with domestic and international markets is immense We are proud to be able to serve our customers while at the same time supporting the continued development of Brazil’s national trade and logistics.” Powerful tugboats for high-performance operationsSvitzer’s entry into Maranhão is supported by two high-performance tugboats These modern Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) models with static bollard pulls of 72 and 76 tonnes are tailored to meet the operational demands of the ports of Itaqui efficient manoeuvring and an ideal outset for serving customers in the port effectively.“Our entry into yet another port underscores our long-term commitment to the Brazilian market Itaqui is the largest public port in northern and northeastern Brazil and ranks as the fourth-largest public port nationwide It is a strategic hub for regional production and exports including iron ore and soybeans,” said Daniel Cohen “As Brazil’s economy continues to flourish we remain highly dedicated to continue strengthening our position in the country highly efficient equipment.”Expanding fleet and investments in BrazilSvitzer Brazil currently operates a fleet of 22 tugboats with three additional ASD vessels under construction Showcasing Svitzer’s commitment to leveraging local expertise and contributing to the development of Brazil’s maritime infrastructure are being built at the Rio Maguari shipyard in Belém Pará.Through these expansions and investments Svitzer reaffirms its dedication to enhancing operational safety and efficiency while supporting the economic growth of Brazil’s vital port complexes The construction of CO2 transit terminal at Port Esbjerg in Denmark has officially started marking another milestone in the… Incat Hull 096 – the world’s largest battery-electric ship – has been officially launched in Tasmania U.K.-based PD Ports has outlined its plans to develop one of the U.K.’s largest offshore wind manufacturing and installation… a 170-year-old French family-owned company operating across a broad swath of maritime and offshore energy… we excel in creating stunning illuminated yacht names and logos and cutting-edge LED and fiber optic solutions Maritime Reporter E-News is the maritime industry's largest circulation and most authoritative ENews Service delivered to your Email five times per week The Port of Itaqui is a key logistical hub in Brazil's port network vital for the Central-North and Central Brazil corridors Towage and marine services provider Svitzer has started operations at the Port of Itaqui in Sao Luis The company’s investment surpasses 650m reals (approximately $125m) over nine years The Port of Itaqui is a crucial logistical hub within Brazil’s port complex essential for the Central-North and Central Brazil corridors the port plays a pivotal role in the region’s and the country’s economic growth Svitzer Americas managing director Arjen Van Dijk said: “The Port of Itaqui serves as a critical hub for cargo from the Corredor Centro-Norte and Brazil’s Central-West region “We are proud to be able to serve our customers while at the same time supporting the continued development of Brazil’s national trade and logistics.” Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis This expansion enhances Svitzer’s coastal presence adding to its operations in eight other Brazilian ports Supporting Svitzer’s Maranhoo venture are two tugboats These Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) models are designed to meet the operational requirements of the ports of Itaqui Svitzer Brazil’s fleet includes 22 tugboats with three more ASD vessels under construction these vessels are being built at the Rio Maguari shipyard in Belem Svitzer Brazil president Daniel Cohen said: “Our entry into yet another port underscores our long-term commitment to the Brazilian market “Itaqui is the largest public port in northern and northeastern Brazil and ranks as the fourth-largest public port nationwide Svitzer announced the delivery of Svitzer Babitonga the last in a series of six vessels from the 2300 Rampart Series Last year, Svitzer introduced the IMO Tier III-compliant tug Svitzer Jubilee at the Port of Tyne This Damen ASD tug features a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to cut nitrogen oxide emissions Nominations are now open for the prestigious Ship Technology Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Brazilian energy company Eneva has signed an exclusivity and cooperation agreement with financial service company Servtec for the development of an LNG terminal at or near the Port of Itaqui in Brazil On 18 November, Eneva and Servtec signed a cooperation agreement to evaluate the development of an LNG terminal The terminal will be in or near the Port of Itaqui in São Luís The final investment decision will come after the evaluations and obtaining of required licenses and authorizations to implement the project Eneva will have the right to the project exclusivity until 30 December 2022 it will have the right of first refusal until 30 December 2023 and operating the LNG terminal together with Servtec Eneva will hold 51 per cent of the JV and Servtec will hold the remaining 49 per cent The transaction depends on technical studies and the evaluation of the feasibility of the project by Eneva Servtec has already been working on the development of a project to build an LNG terminal at the port it is also evaluating alternatives for the development of an LNG terminal in other locations in the vicinity of the Port of Itaqui Eneva said it will keep its shareholders and the market informed in the event of relevant developments Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox Ingersoll Rand Engineering Project Solutions At Ingersoll Rand’s Engineering Project Solutions we have been managing and implementing engineered to-order air packages for complex technical requirements for over 60 years We provide specialized custom compressed air and gas compressors as well as nitrogen generation packages to international EPC contractors and engineering companies across a range of […] Shipowners Company news Statutes and Rules one of the largest cellulose exporters in the region Gard understands that the terminal's grain loading conveyor belt system has also been affected Extensive damage has been reported and as a result of the incident vessels may experience considerable delays to loading and discharge operations the fire was extinguished by Thursday evening smoke continues to be a problem and the port remains closed The terminal is currently not operating pending further instructions from the local authorities RecommendationsWhilst the extent of the fire and resulting damage is not yet known Members and clients whose vessels are currently at or plan to load cargo at Suzano’s Terminal/Itaqui in future or are ordered to do so in the near future under existing charterparty arrangements should be aware of the likelihood of delays Members and clients considering fixing a voyage to Itaqui may wish to give consideration to the above when negotiating contractual terms *We would like to thank Gard’s correspondents,*Williams Brothers Ltd for their assistance in the preparation of this alert and for the information provided by Brazmar Marine Services Ltda .css-ql7t40{font-family:var(--chakra-fonts-anchor-font-family-default);line-height:1.5rem;color:var(--chakra-colors-anchor-gray-70);}LinkedIn Brazilian energy company Eneva has signed an exclusivity and cooperation agreement with Servtec Investimentos e Participações Ltda for the development of an LNG terminal at or near the Port of Itaqui The final investment decision on the terminal is subject to the completion of technical studies and an evaluation of the project’s financial feasibility as well as obtaining the required licences and authorizations for implementation Eneva has exclusive rights to the project until December 30 the right of first refusal until December 30 manage and operate the LNG terminal with Servtec through the formation of a joint venture in which Eneva would hold 51% of the total shares and Servtec would hold the remaining 49% Don't have an account? Brazil’s Federal Police are reporting the largest cocaine seizure in the history of the Maranhao state in northern Brazil made from a bulker anchored offshore Reports are the crew of the vessel discovered the suspicious packages and reported it to the local police who are now investigating how the cocaine got aboard the vessel The Jawor (79,649 dwt) is a bulker built in 2010 and operated by Polsteam (Polish Steamship Company) The vessel arrived in a ballast condition off the Port of Itaqui on October 2 and was scheduled to dock five days later on October 7 It was to pick up a cargo of soybeans to be transported to Cartagena According to the media reports and a spokesperson from Polsteam the crew of the vessel discovered the packages in the forward storage area while the ship was at anchor The spokesperson told the Polish media that the suspicion was that unknown perpetrators boarded the vessel overnight from small boats while the bulker was at anchor They contend the crew was asleep when the packages were placed aboard Bundles of cocaine were found aboard the ship while it was waiting for its berth (Federal Police) The master informed the port agent of the discovery and the Federal Police stormed the ship overnight from Friday Reports are teams helicoptered to the vessel and launched a search The bundles of cocaine weighed a total of 500 kg were transferred to a police launch and taken for investigation The police reported that the entire crew would be questioned as part of their investigation They are suspicious that the drugs were loaded with the help of crewmembers The crew consists of 20 individuals from Poland Reports highlight that drug cartels are increasingly attempting to hide illegal drugs aboard the vessels bound for Europe with couriers paid to retrieve the material when the ship reaches Europe the Panama-flagged bulker Phoenician M arrived in the Turkish port of Eregli transporting coal from South America The master of the vessel reportedly complained of lax security and requested more cameras and later told the Turkish authorities that there had been weak security while the vessel was loading in Colombia Turkish authorities searching the vessel found 137 kg of cocaine mixed in among the coal The master, first officer, and eight crewmembers were put on trial in Turkey on smuggling charges. The crewmembers were acquitted but the captain and officer received 30-year jail  sentences, now being appealed, with the Turkish authorities focusing on the command responsibilities.  Cocaine has been found hidden aboard vessels, attached to the exterior, or smuggled in containers. The European Union launched a concerted program this year to disrupt smuggling operations and reduce the flow of illegal drugs through its major seaports. © Copyright 2025 The Maritime Executive, LLC. All rights reserved. Seafarers reported discovery to police while at anchor off Itaqui A Polish Steamship crew have thwarted a drug-smuggling attempt on their bulker in Brazil. The G1 website reported that Brazilian police seized half a tonne of cocaine found by the seafarers on the 80,000-dwt Jawor (built 2010) while the vessel was at anchor off Itaqui in Maranhao state. Police said the drugs were discovered shortly before the Bahamas-flagged bulker moored in the port. Polish Steamship spokesman Krzysztof Gogol told the Polish Press Agency that crew members found several 40 kg packages of the drug, wrapped in black plastic. It is believed they were planted on the ship at night using a small boat. The haul was the largest ever found in the state. Crew members had been due to be interviewed by officers on Monday. None has been taken into custody. The vessel remained anchored in the port on Tuesday. The Jawor had arrived from Rotterdam on 2 October, AIS data showed. Polish news network TVP World said the seizure was made on Friday. The Jawor’s shipping agent called in police, who arrived by helicopter, after being notified by the ship’s master. The bulker was due to load grain bound for Cartagena in Spain. Polish Steamship said vessels are being used more often on the major drug-trafficking route from South America to Europe. The 20-strong crew were Polish, Ukrainian, Bulgarian and Romanian. 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distribution to colleagues or customers please call UK support at +44 (0)20 3377 3996 / APAC support at +65 6508 2430 Brazilian government statistics show that northern ports such as Barcarena Itaqui and Santarém have been rapidly expanding their share of grains transportation compared to traditional export routes such as Santos and Paranaguá to the south THE Panama Canal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Brazil’s port of Itaqui to promote trade between northern Brazil and the Far East with a special focus on the transport of Brazilian grains to Asia “This agreement is very important to enable the handling of grains to Asia through the canal,” said Ted Lago president of the Maranhão Port Administration Co the Brazilian state agency that administers the port of Itaqui “We look forward to a very productive relationship.” the two sides seek to co-operate in “the optimisation of the internal transportation that is used to move soyabeans and other cargoes from Brazil through the Panama Canal” reports said that the amount of soyabean and corn moving through Brazil’s new port terminals in the north of the country reached 51.2m tonnes in 2017 as traders increased shipments through terminals that are closer to export destinations Statistics from the Brazilian government agency Agência Nacional de Transportes Aquaviários (Antaq) showed that northern ports such as Barcarena Itaqui and Santarém were quickly expanding their share of grains transportation compared to traditional export routes such as Santos and Paranaguá to the south The new terminals in the north are closer to markets in Central America which reduces shipping costs and increases competitiveness of soyabeans and corn produced in northern and northeastern areas of Brazil such as Mato Grosso ranks third in importance among Brazil’s ports seeing 8m tonnes of soyabeans and corn in 2017 These three northern terminals transported 23% of the total of soyabean and corn that passed through Brazilian ports in 2010 a number that nearly doubled to 41% in 2017 the total volumes of the three ports’ grain throughput rose by 356% Brazil’s grain exports have found ready markets in the Far East especially during the trade war between the US and China it was reported that Brazil exported 50.9m tonnes of soyabeans to China from January to August or 78.8% of its total exports of the oilseed That output compared with 44.1m tonnes of soyabeans that Brazil exported to China in the same period in 2017 accounting for 77.5% of the country’s total soyabean exports according to the country’s ministry of agriculture The agreement between the Panama Canal and the Itaqi seeks to build on that growth in trade on the assumption that China will continue to import Brazil’s soyabeans How long that assumption will stay valid remains to be seen Emerging reports suggest that China this month intends to announce the first batch of US soyabean purchases in which most with the final decisions to be made by the country’s State Council Agricensus reported that Chinese state-owned buyers have bought up to 40 cargoes of US soyabeans demonstrating a thaw in trade relations between the US and China It said that there were 30 cargoes bought from the Pacific Northwest and a further 10 from the US Gulf Panama recently reported its 5,000th neopanamax vessel through the Canal as the 13,345 teu Cosco Faith transited southbound from the Atlantic to the Pacific on December 10 “The steady increase in neopanamax transits reflects our customers' confidence in the Panama Canal route,” said Canal Administrator Jorge Quijano “We reinforce our commitment to continually improve our service to better serve the industry.” China’s President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to Panama pledging his country’s support for the Central American nation Panama’s President Juan Carlos Varela said Mr Xi’s visit “consolidates our country as China's commercial arm and gateway to Latin America” Your username does not meet the requirements Sorry - public email accounts are not allowed An account with that username already exists Unfortunately we've not been able to process your registration Your question has been successfully sent to the email address below and we will get back as soon as possible This article has been sent to my@email.address 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region 102,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects news and interviews about your industry in English Tugboat WS Dorado at the Ponta da Madeira terminal in São Luís (MA) (Photo: Wilson Sons) Wilson Sons said it has started operations on WS Dorado at the Ponta da Madeira Itaqui and Alumar terminals facilities in São Luís it is the fifth powerful tug with more sustainable technology in a range of six 2513-class tugboats Built at the company’s shipyards in Guarujá (SP) the new tug will support berthing and unberthing operations in these terminals facilities WS Dorado joins the company's fleet of 11 tugboats in that region the terminal is one of the main exit gateways for iron ore produced in Brazil In addition to its importance for agribusiness the port stands out in the liquid bulk sector by handling 8.3 million tons in 2023 8 million of which are just oil and oil products it improves the fleet allocated to port facilities in São Luís do Maranhão with the increase in power and onboard technology in three other ports in Brazil: Salvador (BA) This is because each time Wilson Sons receives a new tug from its shipyard there is a significant impact on the Brazilian ports where it operates which shows the strategic importance of continuously strengthening its tug fleet when a new tug is allocated to one of the ports in which the company operates it does not only boost the efficiency of port operations but also ensures that the latest technologies and innovations are available to meet customer demands Newer tugs are generally more fuel-efficient have more advanced safety equipment and are more powerful which significantly improves the port's operational capacity is relocated to another port to add to the existing fleet This relocation process creates a cascade effect Ports receiving these relocated tugs experience an increase in maneuverability and service allowing a faster and safer flow of ships and cargo This is particularly important for smaller or less busy ports where the improvement of the fleet makes a substantial difference to operational efficiency “This strategy of allocating and relocating tugs optimizes our resources and ensures that all ports under our operation are able to run with maximum efficiency and safety,” says Márcio Castro executive director of the Towage division at Wilson Sons Márcio further adds: “If we consider the company’s project of building six new tugboats all Brazilian ports where we operate are positively impacted by it.” Wilson Sons’ new tugs are equipped with over 90 tons of bollard pull and are the first in Brazil following the IMO TIER III standard established by the International Maritime Organization which attests to the reduction of up to 70% of nitrogen oxide This standard is only required in emission-controlled areas such as in some regions of North America and Europe Their innovative hull design by Damen Shipyards (RSD 2513) leads to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and an estimated decrease of 14% in the consumption of fossil fuels supporting the improvement of air quality in the ports where they operate Twin fins improve seaworthiness and increase drag capacity in maneuvers which ensures smaller fuel consumption and The tugs are 25 meters long and 13 meters wide operate forward and aft with the same efficiency and can be used in port maneuvers and deep-sea towage “WS Dorado is particularly notable like others in the same class due to its impressive bollard pull of over 90 tons and energy efficiency the most powerful currently operating in Brazil are aligned with the high standards required in the operations of our clients' ships,” says Márcio Castro the company reached the milestone of 153 vessels built in its shipyards More than 80 tugs operate along the Brazilian coastline and are present in more than 40% of all berthing maneuvers in Brazil North and Northeast manager at Wilson Sons WS Orion and WS Dorado show the importance of the company's operations in the North/Northeast of Brazil “We have been operating in Ponta da Madeira for more than three decades by conducting safe With a towage fleet designed to keep up with the expansion of Arco Norte ports we are the company with the greatest availability of tugs and the greatest service coverage,” he says An international NGO that intends to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea said on Sunday it was in talks with Malta's… On April 30, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) together with several original co-sponsors reintroduced the SHIPS for America Act in the U.S Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings missed estimates for first-quarter revenue and profit on Wednesday and warned of weak consumer… Brazilian energy company Eneva has signed an exclusivity and co-operation agreement with Servtec Investimentos e Participações to develop an LNG terminal at or near the Port of Itaqui in São Luís The final investment decision on the terminal is subject to an evaluation of the project’s financial feasibility and obtaining the required licences and authorisations to implement the project Eneva has exclusive rights to the project until 30 December 2022 it will have the right of first refusal until 30 December 2023 to develop manage and operate the LNG terminal with Servtec through a joint venture in which Eneva would hold 51% of the total shares and Servtec would hold the remaining 49% Servtec is evaluating alternatives for developing an LNG terminal in other locations in the vicinity of Porto do Itaqui The agreement is part of a growing number of potential LNG projects in Brazil under construction or under evaluation by stakeholders in the oil and natural gas industry including producers Earlier this year, Brazil deregulated its natural gas market The Novo Mercado de Gás law which was signed into law in 2021 lays the foundations for a new gas market in Brazil that will see increased private access in a market dominated by state-owned Petrobras The regulatory regime aims to increase domestic gas supplies reduce prices and boost consumption of a surge in offshore gas production from subsalt fields must "secure transparency" for pricing information in the market A secondary market for transportation capacity must be created allowing for players to exchange transportation contracts among themselves Eneva is a private company and Brazil’s first ‘gas-to-wire’ operator currently in possession of 10 onshore gas fields in the Parnaiba and Amazonas basins five are in production with four under development Speaking at ADIPEC trade exhibition in Abu Dhabi last week Brazil’s minister for Mines and Energy Bento Costa Lima Alburquerque said the company hopes to double its natural gas production by 2030 French liner giant CMA CGM has laid the foundation for the takeover of Brazilian port terminal operator Santos Brasil Participacoes The Rodolphe Saadé-led carrier is buying a 48% stake for about $1.15bn with plans to launch an offer for Santos Brasil’s remaining shares after the initial transaction closes during the first quarter of 2025 “This significant investment reflects our commitment to strengthening our partnership with Brazil and supporting its growth in the coming years,” said CMA CGM chief executive Saadé Santos Brasil operates three container terminals The portfolio includes South America’s largest container terminal expandable to 3m and three berth slots capable of handlining 14,000 teu ships Marseille-based CMA CGM said it plans to boost investments in Santos Brasil terminals in the coming years with an aim to increase their combined capacity CMA CGM has been operating in Brazil for over 20 years The Group acquired local shipping line Mercosul which today operates 10 weekly mainline services at 14 ports in the country “This strategic move will enable CMA CGM to offer seamless connections between Europe Caribbean solidifying Brazil’s position as a key hub in the group’s worldwide operations and reinforcing synergies with Mercosul,” the company said IMO is bound by the membership of its Flag.. One of the world’s largest tugboat owners is supporting another major port complex in Brazil strengthening its growing position in Latin America Svitzer has started operating tugboats in the São Luís port complex in Maranhão bolstering its growing presence in one of the world’s biggest maritime trading nations Denmark-headquartered owner has begun operations with 2018-built Svitzer Joaquim R and 2017-built Svitzer Denise in the Port of Itaqui in what it says is a “significant milestone in its expansion across Brazil.” The São Luís port complex is one of the largest in Brazil An important logistical hub for the central-north and central trade corridors in the country it has advanced maritime and port infrastructure including grain and fuel storage deep berths for large ships and multimodal transport connections It has grown to become vital to regional and national economic development The start of operations in São Luís marks Svitzer’s ninth port entry in nine years in Brazil as the group also operates in Pecém and Fortaleza (Mucuripe) Svitzer has invested more than R$650M (US$107M) in the country in the past nine years in newbuild tugs as it develops its workforce through continuous training programmes across all its operating locations in Brazil “The Port of Itaqui serves as a critical hub for cargo Its importance as a central trade hub connecting with domestic and international markets is immense,” said Svitzer Americas managing director Arjen Van Dijk while at the same time supporting the continued development of Brazil’s national trade and logistics.” Svitzer Denise and Svitzer Joaquim R are azimuth stern drive (ASD) tugs with static bollard pulls of 72 tonnes and 76 tonnes and are tailored to meet the operational demands of the ports of Itaqui “Our entry into yet another port underscores our long-term commitment to the Brazilian market,” said Svitzer Brazil president Daniel Cohen “Itaqui is the largest public port in northern and north-eastern Brazil and ranks as the fourth-largest public port nationwide Svitzer Brazil currently operates a fleet of 22 tugboats with three additional ASD vessels under construction by Rio Maguari shipyard in Belém The South American Continent is an important centre of global maritime trade offering competitive container shipping rates Though none of the South American ports features among the top 10 ports of the world they are crucial for the infrastructural and industrial development of the 12 South American countries and the region as a whole The maritime routes to and from South America comprise around 15% of the world’s total trade and commercial services With the construction of the Panama Canal that links the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific the volume of maritime trade in the region has shot up by 50% grains and manufactured items are exported from the region’s ports to Europe South America has around 453 ports and the busiest ones are located in Brazil Advancements in shipping technologies and increasing globalisation have increased the relevance of commercial ports that contribute significantly to a nation’s economic growth let us have a look at the 6 major ports of South America Itaqui Port is located on San Luis Island in the Bay of Sao Marcos, comprising a 1616 m long dock with a water depth of 9 m It has a total of 8 operational berths and another is set to open by the end of this year Itaqui Complex is the largest and the busiest port of Brazil handling about 146 million tonnes of cargo every year and is an important transhipment centre of the South American region Major export goods comprise manganese ores The port’s storage facilities include a 7500 m2 warehouse for bulk cargo a 3000 m2 storage yard for packed goods and four dockyards spanning 42,000 m2 Itaqui Port has four silos for storing 12,000 tonnes of grain and three horizontal tanks for keeping 8000 tonnes of rice The liquid bulk terminal has 66 tanks for storing 320,000m3 of fuel and petroleum and 2 LPG tanks with a total capacity of 8,700m3 It has the latest port equipment such as three reach stackers for handling containers Itaqui has two private terminals namely the Ponta de Madeira located in the north and the Alumar terminal The former was specially built to handle iron ore extracted from the Carajas region and transported by railways to Itaqui port for export The port authorities are building a new general cargo terminal for handling pulp and paper that would become operational in 2024 The expansion project also involves the construction of additional storage space rail sliding and a parking area covering 53,550m2 Tubarao port is located at Tubarao Point on the northern side of Baia do Espirito Santo just 12 kilometres from the town of Victoria It is the second busiest port in Brazil and one of the largest facilities in South America Known for the export of Brazilian iron ore extracted from the mines of Minas Gerais it is also the world’s biggest producer of iron ore and pellets The iron ore berths can accommodate vessels with a maximum LOA of 350 m More than 600 cargo ships and around 70,000,000 tonnes of cargo are handled at this port every year It exports around 80 million tonnes of iron ore annually and is equipped with five tipper cars with a capacity of 7000 tonnes per hour and 6 terminal facilities with an annual cargo handling capacity of over 120 million tonnes It also has 4 shipyards offering ship repair and maintenance services for vessels weighing up to 50,000 DWT Tubarao has a huge container terminal spanning around 11 hectares incorporating five berthing facilities 6 warehouses and a 3456 sq m of stacking yard and petroleum products on its two piers capable of accommodating large oil carriers Prominent shipping companies such as Alianca also famous as the world’s fastest iron ore loading facility with an average loading capacity of 12,000 tonnes per hour Callau is situated on the central coast in the city of Lima and is a part of the Lima-Callau metropolitan region housing many industries and manufacturing plants such as famous local breweries The Port of Callau also functions as a naval base and is close to the Jorge Chavez International airport It is one of the busiest South American ports and handles more than 43 million tonnes of cargo every year Its 180 m wide and 16 m deep access channel can accommodate the biggest cargo ships carrying wheat Callau port spans 47.4 hectares and comprises 8 wharves and 18 berthing facilities that serve container carriers It incorporates a 26-hectare storage area out of which 24 hectares are dedicated to containers and a 5 acre covered warehouse space Three silos for keeping 26 metric tonnes of grains are located near the north container terminal, operated by APM Terminals. It can handle more than 1.5 million TEU annually The South terminal or the Muelle Sur is operated by the DP World Callao The container handling equipment at the port is provided by ENAPU and other private companies It has fully-functional equipment consisting of 14 reach stackers Apart from handling Peru’s 20% of ocean-borne trade Callau is also a famous cruise destination The cruise terminal is situated just 14 km west of Lima City and hosts major cruise liners like the Royal Caribbean and the Princess Cruises More than a million tourists visit the terminal facility annually The San Lorenzo and San Martin deepwater port is shared by the neighbouring cities of the same name It is the busiest port in Argentina and one of the largest ports in the South American continent handling 32 million tonnes of cargo every year and around 50% of Argentina’s maritime traffic Lying on the right banks of the Parana river near the mouth of the Plate River the port constitutes the northern area of the new Rosario town It requires regular dredging due to the constant deposition of silt and sediment near the navigation channel It can accommodate Panamax size ships with a maximum LOA of 270 m and a draught of 11 m and serves the hinterland while functioning as an important distribution centre for the region’s agricultural products mainly soybeans Other commodities handled at the port include refined vegetable oil It is equipped with the latest port operation system providing automatic loading and unloading operations at some of its specialised terminals It also has a 10-hectare storage area and more than 12 warehouses for keeping containers and general cargo Cartagena port is situated on the northern coastline of Cartagena Bay near the Caribbean coast in South America the port is home to several industries and processing plants such as sugar and tobacco processing tobacco and chemical products while imports comprise machinery Cartagena port handles 33 million tonnes of cargo and approximately 2.3 million TEU every year One of its terminals called the Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena was labelled as the Best Caribbean port and the most reliable port in 2013 by the Caribbean Shipping Association UNESCO declared the Port of Cartagena and some of the city’s monuments as a World Heritage Site Cartagena is also a famous tourist destination as it houses the biggest surviving fortifications in South America The port’s cruise ship terminal is equipped with two wharves and a picturesque waterfront that serves 500,000 tourists annually Cartagena port covers around 172 hectares comprising 8 berths with a total berthing line of over 500 m and depths of 12 m The main container terminal of the port is located in the Ceballos Mamonal Industrial Zone and handles containers The Manga Maritime Terminal has nine berths that can accommodate ships with a maximum draft of 13 m It is equipped with 4 ship-to-shore gantry cranes The Vopak Colombia terminal deals with petroleum products It has 26 storage tanks with a total storage capacity of 27,000m3 of liquid cargo San Antonio also ranks as the 13th busiest port in South America it is also a famous seafood trading centre The well-sheltered port handles all kinds of cargoes ranging from general cargo 12,100,000 tonnes of cargo and 770,000 TEU are handled annually Puerto San Antonio covers 495 hectares and is well linked with the capital city southern Chile and Argentina via roadways and railways Port San Antonio recorded the 8th largest throughput in Latin America and handled around 1.71 million TEU The port’s South Molo terminal handles containerised cargo on its 740 m of the continuous wharf with an alongside depth of 11.2 m It also has 32-hectare paved storage for keeping containers and bulk cargo and 12,000 m2 of warehouse space with 800 reefer plugs The North Terminal is dedicated to solid bulk It incorporates a 320 m dock with an average depth of 11 m capable of accommodating ships weighing up to 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Suggest a correction Shilavadra Bhattacharjee is a shipbroker with a background in commercial operations after having sailed onboard as a Third Officer His interests primarily lie in the energy sector Signup today and get maritime ebooks submitted to your inbox directly.  © 2010 - 2025 Marine Insight — All Rights Reserved We respect your privacy and take protecting it very seriously Maranhão is adding capacity for incoming fertilizer shipments and power outlets for refrigerated shipping containers This will enable increased throughput in trade with Arab countries The Port will be an exhibitor at the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries São Paulo – Modernization work at the Port of Itaqui in Maranhão Brazil will enable added trade with the Arab countries Investment is underway in fertilizer shipping and refrigerated containers and facilities are now available for livestock exports Maranhão Port Authority (Emap) chairman Ted Lago discussed the matter with ANBA Lago describes the port as unrivaled when it comes to competitiveness in trade with Africa due to its location as well as possibilities in terms of markets “Considering the region’s structure and profile we will be the most competitive port for Africa.” North Africa Africa is home to the Arab countries Egypt The seaport is set in a grain-producing area that caters to some 50 million consumers Expansion work at the Port of Itaqui’s fertilizer terminal will enable it to handle refrigerated shipping containers which Brazil supplies in large amounts to the Arab countries the Port is already prepared to ship out livestock another staple of Brazilian sales to the Arab world “By November we will conclude the most state-of-the-art fertilizer terminal in Latin America,” he told ANBA Most of the fertilizer shipping to Brazil currently comes in at the ports of Paranaguá Authorities in Maranhão are looking to change this picture The Port of Itaqui can currently accommodate 2 million tons’ worth of fertilizer The expansion will increase that to 3.5 million The Port’s location makes it a competitive supplier to crops in grain-producing states across the Midwest and North Lago argues that fertilizer arriving at the facility can be competitively supplied from North Goiás on up fertilizer will also get shuttled on trains to producing areas Lago believes that Brazil’s Northern Arc is where grain farming is booming right now Maranhão soy crops will exceed 1 million hectares for the first time in the 2020/2021 season a shift is going on towards intensive livestock farming in degraded areas The ensuing animal feed needs paves the way for high-yield grain in those lands the Port of Itaqui invested in a facility featuring 50 power outlets for refrigerated containers with the use of generators allowing it to accommodate as much as 150 containers The ongoing overhaul will bring that up to 450 outlets in 12 months’ time we’ll be one of the premier ports for refrigerated containers The goal is to make Itaqui into a hub for processed for-export meat produced in Maranhão as well as Tocantins “Much more than a grain exporting facility the Port takes in mostly fuel and fertilizer which is what farming revolves around in the surrounding area but maize also ships to Arab countries such as Egypt and Morocco Wood pulp also gets shipped to North America The grain shipping through Port of Itaqui – mostly soy and maize – is sourced from Brazil’s North and parts of the Midwest “We handle cargo from seven Brazilian states,” Lago says some 1 million tons of grain a month get shipped from Itaqui The Port is also Brazil’s third biggest for the shipping of fuel Its depth allows it to accommodate large-sized vessels Some of the fuel will get transshipped onto smaller vessels before heading out to other ports across Brazil because agribusiness is also very fuel-intensive The Port of Itaqui is a member of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC). It will be one of the exhibitors at the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries which the ABCC will host in virtual form from October 19 to 22 The seaport has been working closely with the ABCC for a few years now to get more incoming and outgoing goods in Arab-Brazilian trade Lago believes that the ABCC can help the port connect the dots in supply and demand and he argues that the organization’s networking ability is important in connecting with Arabs The port will showcase its facilities during the Forum “To underscore that region not only as an exporter but also other products that the Arabs can offer We have a market of 50 million people in the port’s perimeter.” the Port of Itaqui has engaged in efforts to build ties with the Arab countries by having delegates travel and by staying in touch with diplomats in Egypt Ted Lago explains that the presence of Arab immigrants is strongly felt in Maranhão A journalist with a degree from Unisinos and experience in economy and finance she has been responsible for international coverages and amassed eight journalism prizes Professionals will be hired all over the world to fly Boeing and Airbus aircraft A roadshow is set to take place in São Paulo in June The Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA) is the news website of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce Its goal is to promote communication between Brazilians and Arabs GREEN BAY - The Port of Green Bay has welcomed a new large visitor that's expected to become a more common sight on the Fox River.  The 469-foot MV Arubaborg arrived Tuesday morning at KK Integrated Logistics's riverside warehouse with a load of wood pulp and newspaper rolls from Itaqui "It's always exciting any time we get a boat with a foreign flag," Port Director Dean Haen said of the Dutch ship Haen said this is the first time in almost a decade that the port has seen the direct delivery of "forest product."  The ship is significantly larger than most vessels that use KK Integrated Logistics' dock south of the Walnut Street bridge The ship is delivering 9,000 tons of pulp and newspaper rolls KK Integrated Logistics President Cynthia Kuber said.  wood pulp and other related products were brought into northeastern Wisconsin by truck or railroad from the East Coast.  She said KK Integrated Logistics began working in 2015 to begin direct delivery by oceangoing ship The first trial runs of the direct delivery were done in 2016 and 2017 at the company's Menominee She said direct shipping dramatically cuts the time it takes for product to get to its destination While fluctuations in the pulp and paper industry markets can change the economics of shipping products to Green Bay she anticipates the Arubaborg and other ships like it to more frequently bring loads to the port.  The vessel is owned by the international shipping company Wagenborg Shipping Haen said other Wagenborg ships have passed through the Port of Green Bay but he believes this is the first time for the Arubaborg.  Green Bay resident Chuck Zentmeyer, a self-described "boat nerd" — or avid ship-watcher — went out to the water early Tuesday morning to watch the Auraborg dock and went back later in the day to snap some photos for his collection The number of onlookers I've seen is just crazy — 20 to 30 people just watching The Arubaborg is scheduled to leave Green Bay on Friday although Kuber said the unloading process is going rather quickly and the ship could leave on Thursday.  The economies of the South American countries are heavily dependent on global trade which is well facilitated through the numerous cargo ports of these countries With an increase in globalization and technological advancement import and export volumes have also increased proportionately the trade volume of South America has increased by over 50 percent vis-a-vis the global GDP Trade in terms of import and export has become extremely significant especially with the growing consumer power and industrialization The port of Itaqui is the largest and busiest port in Brazil The port handles an annual cargo volume of 146 million tons Various import and export commodities such as copper dry and liquid cargos and general cargo are discharged or loaded in the port The Brazilian port of Tubarao is the second busiest port in Brazil as well as the continent The port is situated near the city of Vitoria The port specializes in the export of iron ore extracted from the nearby mines in Minas Gerais Other supplies such as soybean and grain are also traded The port of Tubarao is the largest iron ore embarking port in the world handling 80 million tons per year The port of Santos has for long remained the busiest and the largest port in Brazil until recently when Itaqui took the top spot It is situated in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo It takes the top spot in terms of logistics capacity The main cargo in the port of Santos is fertilizers It is an important outlet for the export of Brazilian oil The port moves 119 million tons of cargo annually and about 1.6 million TEUs The seaport is located 15km west of the capital city of Lima It is part of the larger Lima metropolitan It is the busiest port in South America not located in Brazil The port facilitates 43 million tons of cargo per year The port of Cartegena is Colombia’s busiest port It is located on the northern shores of Colombia near the Caribbean as well as an important export terminal for coffee and platinum Handling more than one hundred vessels per day the port of Cartegena is the ninth busiest port on the continent More than 2.3 million TEUs are shipped annually accounting for 33 million tons of cargo volume The port of San Lorenzo-San Martin is Argentina’s busiest port and among the largest on the continent It comprises of several port facilities located on the western shores of the Parana River It is a major port for agricultural exports and comprises about 50% of Argentina’s maritime traffic The port handles up to 32 million tons of cargo volume per year The economy of the continent is driven by trade between neighboring countries and the rest of the world seaports have become vital terminals for the exchange of goods and services This creates employment and micro-economies in the regions where the ports are located photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com The consortium led by the pulp and paper industry was the sole bidder in the auction held this Friday at the São Paulo Stock Exchange Antaq said the facility spans 53,545 sqm and the lease is valid for 25 years The consortium must build wood pulp storage facilities Maximum capacity is estimated at 1.5 million tons of pulp per year with a projected BRL 214.8 million in investment Port of Itaqui CEO Ted Lago said a Suzano plant in southern Maranhão should make operations easier going from inside the Suzano plant to the edge of the berth The project will complete this process and afford increased profitability as a whole Suzano has long-standing experience in the wood pulp process,” he said the lots comprising two terminals in Paraná’s Port of Paranaguá Antaq director Mário Povia said this was an opportunity wasted by business owners since the contract shows great promise and is legally safe I do not see a plausible justification,” he said Welcome to portstrategy.com. 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Choose from one of our subscription packages for unlimited access Site powered by Webvision Cloud The strategic expansion establishes two pivotal hubs Itaqui and Sepetiba Out of Port Limits (OPL) confirming the success of the STS Bunkering operations in Brazil one of the world’s leaders in physical bunker supply the largest bunker producer in the country continue to join forces in a new strategic partnership to offer a new STS Bunkering operation at Sepetiba Out of Ports Limits (OPL) which began last September 2023 at Itaqui OPL has now expanded and relies on Nova Offshore to secure the highest international safety standards This location is a crucial alternative fueling station for the Santos and Rio de Janeiro ports and most East South Atlantic routes The Offshore Oil & Gas segment will also benefit from this new option with Sepetiba OPL positioned near key pre-salt basins such as Campos and Santos These offshore support vessels can now refuel via Bunker Only Calls thus reducing waiting times and operational costs “The launch of this new operation underscores the success of the STS Bunkering model in Brazil and highlights the immense potential of our market We have demonstrated that the demand is there and that it is possible to provide world-class assistance to our customers we are eager to continue our partnership with Acelen to support the growth of the Brazilian bunker industry,” says Flavio Ribeiro the expansion of this partnership demonstrates the operation’s success and reaffirms the company’s commitment to providing fuel on a continuous and expanding basis “Bunker oil is an important product in our portfolio which complies with all international and national regulations which limited the sulfur content in marine fuels to 0.5% m/m (mass by mass) We are the largest marine fuel oil (bunker oil) refinery in the country and will continue to contribute to developing new businesses therefore driving the state’s economy,” emphasises Acelen’s Vice President of Commercial The operation in Sepetiba strengthens the partnership between Bunker One and Acelen confirming the success of STS Bunkering and the market’s acceptance of this type of refuelling The expectation is to supply 20,000 tons of bunker per month in Sepetiba Following the recent announcement by the National Agency of Petroleum both companies are preparing to offer a biofuel blend soon Top News,Events CSN is excited to announce the launch of a new high-level event that will be happening yearly ‘The 1st CSN Greece Shipping Debate’ Top News,Cyprus C.M.C.L Cyprus Marine Club Limited (CMC) hosted Members Get Together with a presentation from Mr Top News,Greece In the face of unpredictable provisioning costs and longer lead times MCTC has reinforced its commitment to supporting vessel… World,Word newsletter The British International Freight Association has launched a cargo community advisory body which will undertake a lot of the activity previously… Design & Development by P.KAN.DESIGNER Design & Development by P.KAN.DESIGNER © 2025 Cyprus Shipping News. All rights reserved Waterway aims to take advantage of grain exporters major increases in shipment volumes. The Panama Canal is targeting the dry cargo trade between Brazil and China after agreeing a tie-up with Brazil’s Port of Itaqui. Located in the northeastern region of Brazil, Itaqui is the Brazilian port closest to the Panama Canal and is said to have the infrastructure and connectivity necessary to move these exports to markets in Asia. please refer to our privacy and cookie policies.