APM Terminals Suape Begins Construction of High-Investment Terminal with Selected Contractors

APM Terminals Suape has moved on to the next step of its expansion program, selecting Consag, HTB, and Piatec to develop Latin America’s first fully electric terminal.

Consag, a company renowned for its work on sustainability-focused projects, will manage the construction of the container yard. Meanwhile, a consortium of HTB and Piatec will construct the quay, the CFS warehouse, and the maintenance workshop buildings and renovate APM Terminals’ administrative headquarters.

The first pile was driven into the quay in November 2024, marking the official launch of the works. The HTB/Piatec consortium will design and build the new docking quay and install rails for STS cranes, marine fenders, high-strength paving, and shore power provisions. The mooring berth will also be dredged.

“This is a key milestone for APM Terminals Suape and for Brazil’s port sector,” said Daniel Rose, CEO of APM Terminals Suape and Pecém. “We selected these contractors after a rigorous evaluation of their technical and commercial proposals. APM Terminals Suape will be one of the most modern terminals in Brazil, and we expect operations to begin in the second half of 2026, making it the country’s first fully electrified container terminal.”

“This is a challenging project, with high engineering demands and a tight schedule,” commented Michael Dandanell, Project Director at APM Terminals Suape. “Our team is fully committed to delivering a top-tier terminal that meets the highest quality and safety standards. We are carefully coordinating every phase to ensure seamless integration and compliance with both Brazilian and international technical standards. The construction of this 100% electric terminal is a milestone for the sector, and our goal is to ensure that all structures, from the yard to the quay, align with our vision of environmental responsibility and modernity.”

The following chart compares container exports and imports at the Port of Suape between January 2021 and November 2024. The data was taken from DataLiner.

Container imports and exports at the Port of Suape | Jan 2021 – Nov 2024 | TEUs

Source: DataLiner (click here to request a demo)

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