TCP’s new maintenance workshop receives R$9.8 million investment

On Wednesday (18), TCP inaugurated a new maintenance workshop. The project, which modernized an area of more than 1,400 square meters and received an investment of R$9.8 million, took nine months to complete and was planned to keep up with the Terminal’s continuous growth, as well as to meet growing operational demands and improve the site’s infrastructure.

Aaron Wong, TCP’s engineering superintendent, explains that the building had been in use for more than 20 years and needed a complete architectural and structural overhaul that would improve the safety and well-being of employees.

“The new maintenance building is modern and dynamic, capable of optimizing workflow and ensuring greater efficiency in preventive and corrective maintenance activities, which are fundamental to the continuity of the Terminal’s operations. Every detail, from the layout to the materials used, has been designed to offer the best performance to the more than 140 employees who are part of the maintenance team,” says Wong.

After the renovation, the space now has a new training room for 30 people and another for meetings, with a capacity for 18, both equipped with modern videoconferencing and sound systems. The administrative areas have been improved with new electrical installations, heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment and modernized offices on the ground and second floors. In addition, the toilets and changing rooms have been completely renovated and a dedicated water tank has been installed to support operations.

All these improvements are part of a major investment package totaling R$ 370 million aimed at expanding TCP’s capacity and operational efficiency. In the last year alone, 17 new terminal tractors (TT) and 11 rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTG) were acquired, expanding the Terminal’s fleet to 69 TTs and 40 RTGs. These acquisitions have increased the demand for maintenance, making it essential to update the facilities to meet the growth in the number of heavy machinery.

For this reason, the project included updating the maintenance trenches – with improved roofs and finishes – and the lifelines and technical ladders, which are essential for ensuring a safer working environment. Érico Luiz Manso, TCP’s maintenance manager, highlights the impact of these changes:

“With this project, we were able to significantly increase safety in the workplace through important upgrades to the building’s facilities. The trench system for TT repairs, for example, is an operational improvement that will simplify the maintenance process and bring more efficiency and ergonomics to the team.”

Source: TCP

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