Michael Zhang is appointed vice CEO of TCP

In December 2025, TCP, the company that operates the Paranaguá Container Terminal, appointed Michael Zhang as its new vice CEO. Zhang brings extensive experience in port operations, logistics, and business development.

TCP is currently the third-largest port terminal in Brazil and the largest in the Southern region in terms of throughput. Between January and November 2025, TCP handled 1,518,385 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). The 1.5 million TEU milestone was surpassed in the early hours of November 28, 20 days earlier than in 2024.

Zhang’s appointment to the Paranaguá Container Terminal is part of a strategic initiative to strengthen TCP’s leadership in the region and accelerate the company’s long-term growth objectives, aligning the new vice CEO’s international experience with its vision for innovation and competitiveness.

The new vice CEO said TCP’s main objectives for the coming years include expanding operational capacity to meet growing foreign trade demand, driving digital transformation to improve efficiency and customer experience, strengthening sustainability initiatives to align the company with global environmental standards, and maintaining the terminal’s competitiveness in a rapidly evolving port and logistics sector.

“In the short term, TCP’s customers can expect improved service quality, greater responsiveness, and an unwavering commitment to operational excellence. Looking ahead, TCP will continue to expand capacity, integrate cutting-edge technologies, and deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that reinforce Brazil’s strategic role in global trade. Our vision is to transform TCP into a benchmark for efficiency and innovation in Latin America, driving our customers’ growth and contributing to the competitiveness of the Brazilian economy,” Zhang said.

Zhang holds a master’s degree in business administration and project management, reflecting a solid academic foundation in both management and technical disciplines, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Transport and Logistics at Southeast University in China.

Over the course of his career, Zhang has served as international investment manager at the Investment Promotion Department of Dalian Port Group Co.; general director of the International Market and Business Department at Djibouti International Industrial Park Operations Co.; development manager in the Development and Construction Division of Liaoning Port Group; and deputy general director, legal affairs director, and compliance director at Shenzhen Merchants Qianhai Bay Real Estate Co.

“I have developed strong leadership skills, the ability to manage complex projects, and experience in aligning teams around common goals. These capabilities are essential to drive TCP’s growth, ensure operational excellence, and foster innovation in a highly competitive market,” the vice CEO said.

According to Zhang, TCP has strengthened its role as a key hub for Brazilian foreign trade and, with continued investments in infrastructure and services aligned with global standards, the terminal is expected to help reduce logistics costs, increase supply chain reliability, and support the country’s economic growth.

Zhang also emphasized the company’s commitment to prioritizing clear and transparent communication with employees, empowerment, and targeted investment in professional development, ensuring that all members of the TCP team have the tools and confidence needed to excel. Today, TCP is the largest private employer on the coast of Paraná, with a workforce of more than 1,700 employees. “We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, positioning TCP as an employer of choice, a talent hub, and a leader in the sector,” he concluded.

Source: TCP