Brazil’s next major grain export terminal set for 2027 start pending permits

The new port of Itapoá, on the northern coast of Santa Catarina, is in the licensing and project phase. The terminal will receive an investment of R$3 billion from Coamo, one of the largest cooperatives in the country.

The forecast is that the new terminal will handle 11 million tonnes per year and will help in the flow of grain production, such as soybeans, corn, and wheat. The site will include terminals for LPG, dry bulk, liquid fuel, and fertilizers.

Construction of the new port is an old project that has been studied for years in the region. Airton Galinari, CEO of the cooperative, revealed that the business environment in Santa Catarina was fundamental in choosing the location, as well as the works to deepen Babitonga Bay.

What is needed for the project to move forward?
According to the State Government, the plan to move the project forward is divided into four phases: licensing, projects, execution, and operation. The licensing stage gathers all the legal and environmental approvals required before construction begins.

Among the documents are the preliminary environmental license, the installation environmental license, the building permit, and others. According to Coamo, the licensing phase is underway, and the next step is the public hearing.

The “projects” phase corresponds to the terminal’s technical development period. Both licensing and project preparation are expected to be completed by 2026.

Finally, the execution phase is the period during which the port terminal is actually constructed. It is expected to begin in 2027, with operations starting in 2030 if everything proceeds according to schedule.

Source: ND Mais

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