Port of São Sebastião Opens New Truck Scale That Cuts Weighing Time by Up to 90%

The Port of São Sebastião, in Brazil, has inaugurated a new truck scale capable of weighing vehicles of up to 120 metric tons. The equipment can reduce weighing times for large trucks by up to 90%, including B-double and multi-trailer combinations, which can now be weighed in a single operation without having to separate their trailers — a procedure that previously made the process more time-consuming.

Measuring 32 meters in length, the new scale replaces the previous 21-meter structure, which had a capacity of 80 metric tons. The upgrade allows larger vehicles to be weighed in a single operation, reducing waiting times for truck drivers and helping improve the flow of cargo into the terminal.

“Modernizing the weighing system is an important step toward improving logistics efficiency at the Port of São Sebastião. With the new scale, we can eliminate steps and speed up service for truck drivers while also optimizing the entire process for port operators, who will benefit from faster and safer screening. This improvement expands our operational capacity as cargo volumes at the terminal continue to grow,” said Ernesto Sampaio, president of Companhia Docas de São Sebastião.

The installation is part of a R$3.1 million investment package from the São Paulo state government, implemented through Companhia Docas de São Sebastião. In addition to purchasing and installing the new equipment, the funding covers upgrades to increase the operational capacity of the port’s other two truck scales.

Modernization of all three scales is scheduled for completion by December 20, 2026. Once the work is finished, the weighing system’s operational capacity is expected to increase by 50%, potentially reaching 3,400 weighing operations per day.

The initiative is part of broader efforts to modernize port infrastructure in São Paulo state, focusing on reducing logistics bottlenecks, increasing productivity, and improving service conditions for truck drivers and port operators.

Source: São Paulo State Government