New maneuvering basin records 800 turns at the Itajaí and Navegantes Complex

This Sunday afternoon (February 20), the Itajaí and Navegantes Port Complex reached the 800-turn mark in its New Maneuvering Basin area. The 800th maneuver was recorded with the Liberian-flagged ship UASC AL KHOR, 299.99 meters long by 48.20 meters wide. The vessel berthed at the Portonave terminal (berth 03).

The project’s first phase to improve waterway access to the Itajaí and Navegantes Port Complex was finished in 2019, allowing ships up to 350 meters to arrive. The first test maneuver in the area of the new Maneuvering Basin, which took place on January 16, 2020, was seen as a watershed moment in Itajaí’s history. The ship VALOR, 300 meters long and 48.3 meters broad, executed the remarkable reverse maneuver,  which was performed for the first time in Brazil and Latin America and began at Portonave berth 02.

“Reaching the 800 maneuvers milestone in the new maneuvering basin is, without a doubt, a reason of satisfaction for the Port Authority of Itajaí. This accomplishment demonstrates the successful application of previous investments, allowing us to break the record for receiving the largest container ship, the APL Paris, on June 17, 2020. (347.04 x 45.27). This initiative validated the Port of Itajaí’s market presence, enhancing productivity and realizing the benefits of nearly a decade of planning with the participation of several public institutions and administrations. The Itajaí Port Complex is still one of the world’s top 120 ports, serving as a model for public and municipal port management and demonstrating the economic importance of Santa Catarina and Brazil,” points out Fábio da Veiga, Superintendent of the Port of Itajaí.

Coming from the Port of Santos (SP), the ship UASC AL KHOR departed this Monday afternoon, the 21st, bound for the port of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The vessel serves the EUROPA line and can handle up to 1,000 containers (TEUs).

The Maneuvering Basin will accommodate ships up to 400 meters long and 60 meters wide at its second development stage. The concept considers the new reality of international maritime trade, continually developing larger vessels. The second stage aims at modifying port capacity to boost competitiveness.

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