Jacky Song takes over as new CEO of TCP

Appointed in August 2025 as the new CEO of TCP, the company that manages the Paranaguá Container Terminal, Jacky Song brings more than 20 years of experience in the port sector. Born in 1980, Song holds a degree in International Accounting from Tianjin University of Foreign Studies and began his career in 2003 at the main terminal of China Merchants Port Holdings (CMPort), specifically at the Shekou Container Terminal (SCT) in Shenzhen, China.

To broaden his international experience, he took on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Port of Djibouti S.A. (PSDA) in 2014, where he led major projects including terminal construction, equipment acquisition, and the development of a multipurpose terminal. In 2018, he relocated to the Tincan Island Container Terminal (TICT) in Nigeria as Deputy Executive Director, where he oversaw expansion and concession negotiations for the terminal.

In 2022, Song returned to CMPort as Deputy General Manager of the Commercial Department and served as a board director for both TICT and Kumport. In Shenzhen, he led key projects including the implementation of the CTOS (Container Terminal Operation System) and the ERTG project at SCT.

In June 2024, Song was appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at TCP, the same year the company recorded 24% growth and reached an all-time high of 1.558 million TEUs handled. According to Song, this result underscores TCP’s strong competitive position and its responsiveness to the Brazilian port market.

“Leveraging our extensive maritime network and intermodal transport resources, we will establish a highly efficient logistics corridor reaching Brazil’s hinterland and all of South America, offering high-quality global supply chain services to local end clients and shipping lines. Our goal is to make TCP Brazil’s most trusted partner,” the CEO emphasized.

Currently, TCP boasts the largest fleet of equipment among port terminals on the Brazilian coast, with 69 terminal tractors (TTs) and 40 rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGs). The terminal also features the largest reefer container storage yard in South America, with 5,268 plugs, and serves as the country’s leading hub for shipping lines, offering 23 maritime services.

Below is a historical overview of long-haul container movement at the Port of Paranaguá. The chart was prepared using DataLiner data:

Long-Haul Container Throughput at the Port of Paranaguá | Jan 2022 to June 2025 | TEU

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Looking ahead in his role at TCP, Song highlights CMPort’s global leadership in the development of green ports, with carbon-neutral projects and the adoption of key technologies, including solar energy storage, automated equipment, and low-carbon energy alternatives.

As TCP is a key strategic asset for CMPort in South America, Song explains that the terminal aims not only for robust operational performance but also for a harmonious relationship with the environment, collaborative employee engagement, and trustworthy relationships with global clients based on mutual benefit.

“We will face global climate challenges together with the Brazilian government and local companies to achieve sustainable development. Through strong operational foundations and innovative cooperation models, the company aspires to become a stable and long-term partner in the Brazilian market, supporting the region’s sustainable economic growth,” Song stated.

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