Port of Imbituba announces BRL 11.2 million in investments

On April 4, the board of the Port of Imbituba signed authorizations for the selection process to choose which companies will execute three important enhancement works at the port complex: the demolition of seabed rock at Pier 1, the implementation of dolphins on Pier 2, and the purchase of two road scales. The works and acquisitions will require R$ 11.2 million to leverage the port’s operational capacity.

The executive board of SCPAR Porto de Imbituba signed the agreement in the presence of directors of the SCPAR holding company, employees, and the state secretary for Ports, Airports, and Railways, Beto Martins, along with the deputy director, Robison Coelho.

The implementation of a mooring dolphin in Pier 2, along with the removal of the seabed rock in Pier 1, will allow the stay of three ships simultaneously in the port,  going from the current 660 meters of the continuous area throughout the two berths to 710 meters. In addition, the acquisition of new road scales and automation of the entire existing system will streamline the load-weighing flow. Currently, the Port Authority owns four scales.

See below the volume of cargo handled as exports and imports at the Port of Imbituba from Jan 2019 to Feb 2023. The data is from DataLiner.

Port of Imbituba’s cargo handling | Jan 2019 – Feb 2023 | WTMT

Source: DataLiner (click here to request a demo)

Private investments

The day was also marked by the first use of a new mobile crane, which began operations in the Port of Imbituba. Granéis Imbituba (a joint venture between the tenants Fertisanta and Serra Morena), the port operator, has invested approximately R$ 30 million. The LHM 420 crane is Liebherr’s latest generation MHC (Mobile Harbor Crane). It has an 84-ton load capacity and a reach of 48 meters. It is highly versatile, as it can transport bulk and general cargo and can be repositioned in any mooring berth structure, promoting greater safety and operational agility.

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