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Port of Imbituba added to regular Brazil-Russia shipping service

Jun, 12, 2026 Posted by Gabriel Malheiros

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The Port of Imbituba, in Santa Catarina, has been added to a new regular shipping route between Brazil and Russia, with sailings every two weeks. The service is operated by Russia’s FESCO Transportation Group and expands logistics options for Brazilian foreign trade, particularly for containerized cargo.

The new route connects Brazilian ports with Russian terminals through strategic calls, allowing the movement of industrial goods, food products, chemical inputs and other cargo traded between the two countries.

Despite its recent connection with Russia, container throughput data obtained by Datamar shows that the Port of Imbituba remains heavily concentrated on logistics links with other countries in the Americas, especially Colombia and the United States. The chart below shows the 10 countries that sent or received the most containers through the Port of Imbituba in the first four months of 2026, according to Datamar:

Top Trading Partners | Imbituba | Jan-Apr 2026 | TEUs

Source: DataLiner (click here to request a demo)

According to the port authority, Imbituba’s inclusion in the service strengthens the Santa Catarina terminal’s position as an alternative for international logistics operations. The announcement comes as port activity expands: Imbituba handled more than 2.65 million tonnes of cargo from January to April 2026, up 12.7% from the same period last year.

The new maritime connection also comes alongside investments in infrastructure and operating capacity at the port complex. Imbituba has been receiving funds for modernization works, including improvements to the breakwater and projects designed to increase logistics efficiency and make the terminal more competitive.

For the port authority, the new service creates an opportunity to diversify markets, expand options for exporters and importers and strengthen Imbituba’s role in global trade chains.

Source: Transporte Moderno

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