APS reports on management and projects R$844 million in investments at Port of Itajaí

The president of the Santos Port Authority (APS), Anderson Pomini, presented on Monday morning (October 6) at the Port of Itajaí (SC) headquarters a report on the first three quarters of APS’s management, which began on January 1, 2025, following the end of the port’s concession to the municipality.

According to Pomini, the Port of Itajaí is entering a new cycle of growth and competitiveness. “The port has regained its ability to attract cargo, and by July 2025 had already handled 2.3 million tonnes, with projections to surpass the volumes of the past three years in both tonnes and containers,” he said.

APS’s administration of the Santa Catarina port has been marked by the resumption of dredging operations, with the certification of operational draughts following the restoration of depths in the internal and external channels and the turning basin.

Infrastructure investments in Itajaí continue under a plan exceeding R$844 million. One major highlight is the long-awaited removal of the wreck of the Pallas ship — a project estimated at R$68 million and awaited for 100 years. APS expects to begin assessment dives next month and complete the hull removal by the first half of 2026. Discussions are underway with the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage (Iphan) for the archaeological recovery of the vessel.

Pomini also outlined other ongoing projects:

• Reconfiguration of the breakwaters: (North – Navegantes and South – Itajaí) to enhance safety and vessel maneuverability.
• VTMIS system: a vessel traffic monitoring technology with a R$65 million investment.
• Energy modernization: R$20 million to upgrade substations and lighting, enabling safer nighttime operations.
• Expansion of the customs area: 60,000 m² of additional space, new scanners (R$12 million), and gate modernization (R$3 million).
• Integrated road system: real-time truck monitoring to reduce congestion and urban impact.
• SmartPort implementation: R$30 million for intelligent cameras and integrated security monitoring.
• Cruise terminal project: a R$300 million investment with a master plan due in February 2026, aimed at establishing Itajaí as a maritime tourism hub.

Another highlight is the port’s financial performance — in the first half of the year, revenue already surpassed all of last year’s results. ISS tax collections alone generated R$2.4 million for the municipality.

Beyond operational and administrative performance, APS also emphasized investments in training, including vocational courses for 50 young people and adults through the Cenep Foundation, as well as cultural and sports sponsorships totaling approximately R$280,000 in 2025.

Source: APS

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