Port of Salvador Expansion to Double Container Terminal Capacity

The Port of Salvador continues to modernize and expand its infrastructure, with investments aimed at increasing operational capacity and strengthening logistics in the Brazilian state of Bahia. Managed by the federal port authority CODEBA, the port has recorded growth in cargo throughput and financial results that reinforce its strategic importance to the state’s economy.

Among the projects underway is the expansion of the Port of Salvador Container Terminal (Tecon Salvador), operated by Wilson Sons. The project has secured R$848 million in financing approved by the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), using resources from the Merchant Marine Fund.

The investment covers the expansion of the container storage yard, the acquisition of new port equipment, and improvements to infrastructure and technology. Once construction is completed, the terminal’s annual capacity is expected to increase from the current 553,000 TEUs to more than 1 million TEUs, while operational productivity is projected to rise from 70 to more than 100 containers handled per hour.

In addition to the container terminal expansion, the Port of Salvador is receiving R$14.7 million in investments to rehabilitate and structurally reinforce its public quay, with the aim of improving operating conditions and increasing efficiency in port activities.

Competitiveness and Job Creation

Between January and September 2026, the Port of Salvador handled 5.6 million metric tons of cargo, an increase of 12.68% compared with the same period a year earlier. In September alone, gross revenue reached R$9.2 million, contributing to the performance of the ports managed by CODEBA.

The project is expected to generate approximately 1,400 direct and indirect jobs, contributing to the economic development of communities surrounding Todos-os-Santos Bay. The Port of Salvador plays a strategic role in cargo handling and connecting Bahia with domestic and international markets.

Source: CODEBA