A new port in Santa Catarina, planned by Coamo, is expected to be inaugurated by 2030 in Itapo\u00e1, on the state\u2019s northern coast. The terminal is being developed to reduce logistical bottlenecks that have been affecting the cooperative\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n
According to Coamo, the initiative was driven by difficulties at the Port of Paranagu\u00e1 (PR), where ship queues and berthing delays affected contract fulfillment and production flow.<\/p>\n
According to CEO Airton Galinari, there were periods when the cooperative was unable to meet its commitments due to loading queues.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe had commitments we couldn\u2019t fulfill because of these problems. So, we looked for alternatives in southern ports that could host a dedicated terminal, since Paranagu\u00e1 is a shared port with other terminals,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
Structure designed to avoid queues<\/p>\n
The project includes three berths, allowing up to three vessels to operate simultaneously\u2014an essential factor in reducing queues and delays.<\/p>\n
The port will also feature four terminals: grains and meals, fertilizers, liquids, and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas).<\/p>\n
Part of the structure may be leased, increasing revenue generation and strengthening the project\u2019s viability. Projections indicate that by 2035, the port could generate around R$39 million in annual direct revenue, including local service and property taxes.<\/p>\n
Source: ND Mais<\/a><\/p>\n