Itapoá Port breaks throughput record for the 2nd time in 2023

The Port of Itapoá, located on the Northern coast of Santa Catarina, reached a new milestone in May, handling a record-breaking 98,113 TEUs in a single month. This marks the second time the terminal has surpassed its historical record this year, with 92,662 TEUs handled in March.

In addition to the significant TEU numbers, the port saw an increase in truck movements, with 44,159 entries and exits recorded in May compared to 42,921 in March.

Notably, the handling of LCL cargo (Less Container Load) also experienced a surge, achieving the highest rate in the past four years. The terminal handled 28 LCL containers in May, involving 147 different transactions.

See below the most imported products unloaded at the port of Itapoá in the first four months of 2023, according to the DataLiner market intelligence service.

Top imports at the Itapoa Port | Jan 2023 – Apr 2023 | TEU

Source: DataLiner (click here to request a demo)

Investments 

The port has been making substantial investments to support its growth. Last year, it expanded its yard by over 50,000 m², providing a static capacity for up to 22,000 containers. Furthermore, an ongoing expansion project aims to add 150,000 m² of yard space, ultimately reaching 450,000 m². This ambitious expansion plan requires an investment of BRL 750 million.

Technological advancements have also been a priority for the Port of Itapoá. The terminal recently acquired ten new RTGs (rubber-tire gantry cranes), becoming the first in South America to operate this hybrid remote-controlled equipment. The investment in these new cranes exceeds R$ 120 million.

Additionally, the port acquired a new portainer crane and a scanner to enhance security inspections. Numerous other equipment purchases were made throughout 2022.

Cássio Schreiner, President of Porto Itapoá, acknowledges the port’s significant achievements but also emphasizes the ongoing challenges faced, such as improving the access channel to Babitonga Bay and duplicating the SC 416 and SC 417 highways.

Source: ND Mais

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