New port in Santa Catarina expected by 2030 aims to ease bottlenecks at another terminal

A new port in Santa Catarina, planned by Coamo, is expected to be inaugurated by 2030 in Itapoá, on the state’s northern coast. The terminal is being developed to reduce logistical bottlenecks that have been affecting the cooperative’s operations.

According to Coamo, the initiative was driven by difficulties at the Port of Paranaguá (PR), where ship queues and berthing delays affected contract fulfillment and production flow.

According to CEO Airton Galinari, there were periods when the cooperative was unable to meet its commitments due to loading queues.

“We had commitments we couldn’t fulfill because of these problems. So, we looked for alternatives in southern ports that could host a dedicated terminal, since Paranaguá is a shared port with other terminals,” he explained.

Structure designed to avoid queues

The project includes three berths, allowing up to three vessels to operate simultaneously—an essential factor in reducing queues and delays.

The port will also feature four terminals: grains and meals, fertilizers, liquids, and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas).

Part of the structure may be leased, increasing revenue generation and strengthening the project’s viability. Projections indicate that by 2035, the port could generate around R$39 million in annual direct revenue, including local service and property taxes.

Source: ND Mais

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