Porto Central Advances Construction with Quarry Preparation for South Breakwater

Construction of Porto Central—the largest private deepwater port currently under development in Brazil—continues to progress in Presidente Kennedy (Espírito Santo), with the preparation of the quarry now underway. This quarry will supply the rock for the construction of the south breakwater, a crucial structure that ensures protection for future port operations.

Alongside land clearing for Phase 1, the planned environmental measures have been implemented. These include the maintenance and expansion of the native seedling nursery, the planting of native species in forest compensation areas, and the rescue and management of local wildlife. These activities, carried out by specialized technical teams and monitored by the environmental agency, are ongoing across other phases of the project.

Organic material from vegetation removal was ground on-site and mixed with the upper soil layer (topsoil). This biomass and topsoil are now being transported to environmental compensation areas, where they are used for soil restoration and revegetation. Over 15,000 native seedlings have already been planted, with a target of 100,000 by the end of Phase 1.

The quarry, located 27 kilometers from the port area, is in its final stages of preparation to begin rock extraction and transport for the south breakwater. This activity follows a logistical plan with socio-environmental controls in place.

Upcoming phases of the project include earthworks, construction site installation, assembly of the concrete elements manufacturing facility, and dredging of the port’s access channel.

The whole industrial port complex will cover an area of 2,000 hectares, with depths of up to 25 meters and 54 berths. It is designed to accommodate a wide range of cargo types, including liquid and solid bulk, fertilizers, minerals, grains, containers, general cargo, natural gas, offshore support, and shipyards.

The port will be developed in phases based on market demand. Phase 1 includes the construction of a deepwater liquid bulk terminal dedicated to ship-to-ship (STS) oil transshipment, with operations scheduled to begin in 2027.

Source: Portal Portuário

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