Paranagua Container Terminal oversees special operation with Brazilian Army’s new truck fleet

On Tuesday (08), the Container Terminal of Paranaguá (TCP) welcomed the arrival of 20 Army trucks. According to the Brazilian Army, these MaxxPro Recovery Vehicles are a first-of-their-kind in the country.

Manufactured by the American company Navistar Defense, these vehicles will rescue Guarani armored vehicles on the battlefield. The model can withstand shots from 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm weapons, as well as artillery, mines, and explosives. Additionally, it possesses an impressive towing capacity of up to 42 tons.

This acquisition forms a part of the Armoured Warfare Program, an integral component of the Land Force Strategic Portfolio. The procurement process for these vehicles commenced in 2018 and underwent several stages, aligning with the operational prerequisites of the Brazilian Army.

Colonel Éder Valério Pellegrini, representing the Command of the 5th Military Region, was involved in the talks to facilitate the arrival of these vehicles at TCP. This was done in collaboration with the Import and Export Division of Materials from the Army Logistic Support Base, alongside the logistical resources of the Command of the 5th Army Division.

Pellegrini emphasized that TCP’s technological prowess, availability, and service were instrumental factors in opting for their services. “I’d like to emphasize the proactivity shown in preparing for the arrival of the vehicles, with prompt assistance provided through all communication channels to clear up any doubts. Other appealing aspects included the terminal’s proximity to the destination city, Curitiba, as well as the terminal’s modern cargo handling equipment and a competent and experienced operational and administrative team. All of these factors instilled a sense of security and dependability throughout the process,” explained the colonel.

Fabio Mattos, the logistics operations manager, noted that the terminal operates with a modern infrastructure capable of handling “project cargo,” with measurements, dimensions, and weights that exceed the norms for conventional container shipping. Mattos added, “TCP makes significant investments in technology and boasts a specialized team that achieves outstanding performance daily. We currently manage mini loaders, excavators, trucks, harvesters, and tractors, facilitating the movement of an average of 600 machines per month here at TCP. By the close of 2023, we expect to surpass 7,000 machines in operation.”

The trucks arrived aboard the wheeled cargo vessel ARC RESOLVE, owned by Norwegian shipowner Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Upon docking at the port, the vehicles went down the ramp and were transported by TCP to a designated storage area.

Upon the release of the necessary documentation, the armored fleet will be transported to the capital of Paraná state, a responsibility overseen by the Logistics Section of the Command of the 5th Army Division. The 27th Logistic Battalion and the 5th Logistic Battalion will be the military units entrusted with conveying these twenty armored vehicles to the Regional Maintenance Park. This will serve as their interim destination until they are distributed across various Brazilian Army locations.

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