Ships authorized to navigate Itajai port channel in reverse

The Port Authority of Itajaí received an official authorization from the Brazilian Navy to begin special maneuvers in the Port of Itajaí new turning basin, where vessels with 306 length overall (LOA) and 48.5 meters beam (width) will be able to operate.

According to the authorization granted by the Port Authority of Itajaí, operations will have to take place during daylight hours, with vessels of 306×48.5 meters, and will allow ships to either enter or leave the river channel in reverse, and then turn in the turning basin.

The first such maneuver is scheduled to take place at the end of next week, probably on the 17th January, provided that climactic conditions (wind, current, waves) are favorable for the maneuver to take place under optimal and safe conditions.

According to the agency, initially the smaller ships that have already been calling at Itajai will use the new turning basin and enter / leave in reverse. Eventually these will be replaced by larger ships.

Historic growth in the last three years

The Port of Itajaí as a whole ended 2019 with significant growth in general cargo handling, berths and container throughput.

Throughout 2019, ​the public port (public pier) and APM Terminals, handled 5,421,464 tons, an increase of 23% compared to 2018, when 4,401,363 tons were handled. A total of 489,698 TEUs were handled, a 23% increase compared to 2018, when 397,774 TEUs were handled. The number of calls grew 19% to 484 calls versus 407 in the previous year.

Over the last three years, (December 2016 to December 2019), the Port of Itajaí grew impressively raising its TEU throughput by 150%, from 196,226 TEU to 489,698 TEU. During the same period the amount of cargo in tons moved grew from 2,054,467 to 5,421,464 tons, a 164% increase. Lastly the number of vessel calls rose 108% from 233 calls to 484 calls.

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