Northern Fluminense to Export 3,000 Tons of Soybeans to Russia via Porto do Açu in SJB

Campos dos Goytacazes will export 1,800 tons of soybeans through Porto do Açu in São João da Barra. This volume joins 1,100 tons of the agricultural products shipped through Macaé, totaling 3,000 tons of cargo throughput in Northern Fluminense. The entire volume remains stored at Açu until it reaches the required quantity for loading onto a vessel bound for Russia, scheduled for mid-April. With additional soybeans arriving from northwest Minas Gerais, this will be the sixth shipment of the product exported to Russia through Açu. Together, the six operations will total 177,000 tons of soybeans exported.

“Porto do Açu put Rio de Janeiro on the map of Brazilian agribusiness in 2020 with fertilizer exports. Our portfolio already includes soybeans, corn, and coffee cargo throughput. Last year, 300 tons of soybeans from Northern Fluminense were exported through Açu. This shipment will be ten times larger, reinforcing our role as a key enabler for regional production outflow. We are very optimistic about future operations,” said Gustavo Amaral, General Manager of the Porto do Açu Multicargo Terminal.

According to Embrapa data, Northern Fluminense has approximately 300,000 hectares of arable land that is highly suitable for soybean cultivation. It is also the only region in the country with productive areas located just 60 to 150 km from an export port. For Ronaldo Bartolomeu, President of the Rural Producers’ Union of Campos, soybeans represent a great opportunity for regional agribusiness.

“We are next to Porto do Açu, which gives us an advantage over major producing regions. Regarding productivity, we are on par with other areas in the country. We have invested in state-of-the-art equipment, soil preparation, planting and harvesting planning, and cost optimization. Additionally, we benefit from lower freight costs, allowing us to export anywhere in the world. Today, we are just a drop in the ocean, but agribusiness presents us with countless opportunities, with Açu right next door,” said Bartolomeu.

So far, all soybean cargo throughput at Porto do Açu has been carried out in partnership with Aliança Agrícola, a global agro-industrial company. Felipe Falleiros, Aliança’s Commercial and Logistics Director, believes Northern Fluminense has the potential to become Brazil’s next agricultural frontier.

“Aliança Agrícola believes in this regional potential and wants to work alongside local farmers, helping turn Northern Fluminense soybeans into a key player in Brazilian agribusiness. Direct access to Porto do Açu lowers costs, increases producer competitiveness, and attracts investments. Our commitment is to ensure a reliable route, infrastructure, and predictability so that the region’s agricultural potential becomes a reality,” emphasized Falleiros.

In 2024 alone, Porto do Açu handled 231,000 tons of agribusiness cargo, a 25% increase compared to the previous year. This number is expected to grow with the Multicargo Terminal (T-Mult) expansion. By 2025, the operational quay area of T-Mult will reach 500 meters, with a 13.1-meter draft and a second berth capable of handling two ships simultaneously. With the expansion of the storage area, the terminal’s handling capacity will reach 5 million tons per year.

With its growing cargo throughput, T-Mult is establishing itself as a strategic player in the logistics of multiple supply chains. It handles a portfolio of 22 products and serves 59 clients.

Source: Parahybano

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