Port of Paranaguá Drives Billion-Reais Investments in New Terminal Auction

The Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor), in partnership with the National Agency for Waterway Transportation (Antaq), will launch the first rounds of port terminal auctions on April 30 at the B3 Stock Exchange in São Paulo (SP).

Three areas are up for bid at the Port of Paranaguá (PR) terminals PAR14, PAR15, and PAR25, all dedicated to handling solid vegetable bulk. Investments in these areas reinforce the port’s strategic role, as it is currently the second-largest port authority in Brazil and one of the country’s main corridors for agricultural commodity exports.

The new investments are expected to double the Port of Paranaguá’s capacity to handle agricultural output. Notably, over 66 million tons were moved through the port in 2024.

Recognized as one of Brazil’s leading export corridors, the Port of Paranaguá is the country’s second-largest port authority. With modern infrastructure, the complex connects 10 terminals to three berths specialized in solid bulk exports, establishing itself as a national benchmark in port logistics. It also handles 33% of all fertilizer imports into Brazil, the fourth-largest fertilizer consumer market in the world.

“The block being auctioned is fully dedicated to agribusiness, making it extremely attractive to investors and essential for Brazil,” emphasized the National Secretary of Ports, Alex Sandro de Ávila. Currently, the Port of Paranaguá leads Brazilian exports of animal protein, accounting for 30% of all shipments, and hosts 20 projects focused on environmental sustainability.

According to the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, the upcoming investments will be crucial for Brazil’s logistics and economic development: “By 2026, we will carry out over 42 port terminal auctions, with estimated investments totaling R$ 22.85 billion. These projects will modernize our infrastructure, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth nationwide.”

Investments – Terminal PAR14, with an area of 82,436 m², will be granted under a 35-year concession and will require a minimum investment of R$ 1.006 billion (R$ 529 million in development + R$ 477 million as an upfront payment). Planned upgrades include the construction of new berths at “Pier T,” featuring modern dust suppression systems, bucket elevators, transfer towers, and flow scales. Integration with the Moegão rail unloading system will be mandatory in the initial phase, with two conveyor lines capable of moving up to 2,000 tons per hour.

PAR15, covering 43,279 m², will also have a 35-year concession and is expected to attract R$604 million (R$293 million in investments + R$311 million in upfront payment). By the fifth year of the contract, the operator will be responsible for installing four truck scales and two tippers and integrating operations with “Pier T,” ensuring a minimum annual throughput of 2.2 million tons.

Terminal PAR25 marks a significant step in modernizing port logistics. With projected investments of R$565 million (R$233.5 million in development + R$331 million as an upfront payment), the project aims to regularize operational areas and expand grain handling infrastructure, boosting the Port of Paranaguá’s global competitiveness.

Moegão – A major highlight of this new phase is the “Moegão,” an exclusive rail unloading system for grains and bran. Scheduled for completion by December, the project aims to increase rail transport’s share from 15% to 50%.

According to Gabriel Vieira, Director of Port Operations at Portos do Paraná, the new unloading system will streamline rail logistics at the Port of Paranaguá. “In practice, daily unloading capacity will increase from 550 to 900 railcars—a 63% increase,” he said. With the implementation of the Moegão, grains will be unloaded directly and transported via conveyor belts to the 11 interconnected terminals of the East Export Corridor, ensuring greater process efficiency. According to Vieira, the operation will also be more sustainable and cost-effective, reducing the number of trucks on the roads, lowering pollutant emissions, and boosting job creation and income in the region.

Check below the top exported and imported products through the Port of Paranaguá in 2025. The data is from DataLiner:

Top Products Exports and Imports by Paranaguá Port | 2025 | Tons

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