The terminal achieved significant milestones in its operations and introduced major innovations in its infrastructure.

2023 marks an important year in the history of Porto Itapoá

The year 2023 consolidated several achievements for Porto Itapoá, ranging from the expansion of its physical infrastructure to significant investments in technology and innovation, culminating in the milestone of handling 1 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) in a year.

In the first week of December, new equipment arrived at the terminal: a new 50-meter-high gantry crane and five new remotely controlled hybrid RTGs (Rubber-Tired Gantries) – another five of such equipment had arrived in May of the same year. Porto Itapoá became the first terminal in South America to operate this type of RTG. In total, over $40 million were invested in these equipment in 2023.

Additionally, the new warehouse of Porto Itapoá is about to be inaugurated and will feature various safety and environmental innovations. With 8,000 square meters of covered area, the structure will complement the newly constructed 150,000 square meters of yard space, expected to become operational soon. Consequently, the terminal will operate one of the largest container yards in the country, covering 455,000 square meters, providing the capacity to handle up to 2 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) per year.

1 million TEUs

Investments over these 12 years of operation have been frequent, always aligned with the market’s demand for efficient and secure port infrastructure. The culmination of these efforts occurred in 2023 when Porto Itapoá surpassed the milestone of handling 1 million TEUs in a year. The terminal is projected to finish the year with movement very close to 1.2 million TEUs, solidifying its position as the fourth-largest container port in Brazil. With this result, the year-over-year growth in terminal operations is expected to be around 20%.

In 2022, the terminal had already achieved its highest number at that time, handling approximately 900,000 TEUs, representing a 14% increase compared to the previous year. On that occasion, Porto Itapoá experienced the highest growth among the top five container terminals in Brazil.

According to Porto Itapoá’s President, Cássio Schreiner, the increase in market volume coupled with the introduction of new services contributed to the operational growth. He stated, “We have been growing year after year, consistently ranking among the largest container terminals in Brazil since the beginning of Porto Itapoá’s operations. Our planning is developed to achieve three objectives: generate social, environmental, and economic value. When we work from this perspective and focus on adding value to our customers and partners, recognition and results come much more rapidly.”