Wilson Sons owns the world’s 6th best container terminal of less than 500,000 TEUs — Salvador Container Terminal — says World Bank

A leader in port and maritime logistics in Brazil, Wilson Sons owns the world’s 6th best container terminal of less than 500,000 TEUs — Salvador Container Terminal — with the throughput of 500,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) handled per year. This terminal is located in the Port of Salvador, in the capital of Bahia. The Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CPPI) is based on a ranking released by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, which evaluated operational efficiency based on vessel time in ports.

The performance of Salvador Container Terminal reflects Wilson Sons’ recent investments in expansion, with a focus on innovation, sustainability and staff training, which have made the terminal a relevant option for shipping companies that connect Brazil with global trade. In 2021, Wilson Sons increased the availability of berths at Salvador Container Terminal by doubling its main berth, which now has 800 meters and is capable of docking two New Panamax super container ships (366 m) at the same time, in addition to smaller ships for project operations at its connecting dock. It currently serves more than 470 ships per year and over 750 trucks/day and has a modern management system allowing for optimized cargo management at the terminal and on the ship, with greater safety and efficiency.

The terminal is also a pioneer in the use of electrical equipment. Last year, the company invested in another 12 electric terminal tractors (TTs) that are used for internal transport between vessels and container storage areas. The TTs help to reduce up to 341 tons of CO2 that will not be annually released into the atmosphere.

“Wilson Sons seeks long-term sustainable development oriented towards creating value for our stakeholders. With this focus, we invested in cutting-edge and sustainable equipment and increased the operational efficiency of Salvador Container Terminal, where 366-m ships can now call, thus helping to increase the service capacity and competitiveness of Brazilian ports,” says Wilson Sons COO Arnaldo Calbucci.

To prepare the study, CPPI classified 405 global ports last year, evaluating more than 182,000 ship calls, 238.2 million operations and about 381 million TEUs. According to the World Bank and S&P, the goal is to identify “areas of improvement for the benefit of multiple stakeholders in the global trading system and supply chains, from ports to shipping companies, national governments and consumers.” The World Bank reports that more than 80% of the goods traded are transported by sea, therefore “the resilience, efficiency and overall performance of ports are crucial for global markets and economic development.”

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