São Sebastião tops cargo growth among Brazil’s public ports

The Port of São Sebastião secured first place in the Cargo Throughput Growth – Percentage Variation category of the Portos + Brasil Award, organized by the Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor), on August 20. The 6th edition of the award evaluated 36 public ports nationwide.

In 2024, the São Paulo state terminal handled 1.5 million tonnes of cargo — a 48% increase compared to 2023. As of August 2025, the port has processed 692,000 tonnes. Key commodities handled at the terminal include sugar, soda ash, petroleum coke, malt, and barley. According to Ernesto Sampaio, president of CDSS (São Sebastião Dock Company), the result “reflects the dedication of our team and the quality of the infrastructure and services provided, which enable us to efficiently support both domestic and international trade.”

Managed by CDSS and overseen by São Paulo’s Secretariat for Environment, Infrastructure, and Logistics (SEMI), the port operates under a federal delegation. On the import side, notable products include soda ash, malt, barley, and steel products. Exports consist of sugar, petroleum coke, machinery, and equipment. The terminal also features one of Brazil’s deepest shipping channels, a strategic asset that enhances its expansion potential.

One of the port’s next major milestones is the leasing of the SSB01 area, scheduled for the end of 2025. The project encompasses 262,000 m² of operational space and includes the construction of a new pier with two berths. With an estimated investment of R$660 million and a 35-year contract, the concession is expected to quadruple the port’s handling capacity to 4.3 million tonnes per year — a 187% increase compared to 2024.

The award ceremony in Brasília was attended by representatives from public and private ports, as well as federal officials. No further details have been released regarding the selection process for the private partner that will take over the SSB01 lease.

Source: Poder 360

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