Port of Itaqui celebrates 1000th ship mark in a single year

The Port of Itaqui observed a major achievement this week by welcoming its one-thousandth ship in 2023, an unprecedented feat. The vessel behind this milestone is the Genco Bourgogne, which docked at Berth 101 at 3:30 am last Tuesday, the 13th. Transporting 19,800 tonnes of fertilizer and flying the Marshall Islands flag, the ship proves the port’s logistical prowess under the Maranhão Port Administration Company (EMAP).

“This is a significant win for both the Port of Itaqui and Maranhão. It shows the hard work we’re putting in to make the port more competitive and efficient. Each milestone like this reinforces that we are truly among the top logistics solutions in the country,” emphasized Gilberto Lins, the port’s president.

As one of Brazil’s key ports in the Northern Arc, the Port of Itaqui saw a throughput of over 33 million tonnes of cargo last year. This year is even more promising, on track to surpass 36 million tonnes. It stands out in the country for its liquid and solid bulk operations.

Historical Landmark

The one-thousandth operation this year at the Port of Itaqui is a historic achievement for EMAP. The company has been striving to enhance the port’s competitiveness and efficiency, and this success is a testament to those endeavors. It mirrors the port’s logistical efficiency, boasting an average berthing time of four and a half days, considered highly competitive nationally.

The Port of Itaqui also features an effective operational control system that enables integrated and secure process management. This system significantly reduces ship waiting times and enhances overall port productivity.

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