Gerdau Port Terminal Shines in Award for Growth in General Cargo Handling

Gerdau's port terminal in Vitória is awarded by the Ministry of Ports and Airports in the Growth of General Cargo Handling category in the 5th edition of PORTOS + BRASIL.

Gerdau's port terminal in Vitória was highlighted by the Ministry of Ports and Airports in the Growth of General Cargo Handling category. In the 5th edition of PORTOS + BRASIL, the recognition was a significant milestone for the company, consolidating its relevance in the sector.

In addition to being a great achievement for Gerdau, other participants in the port complex also received praise for their performance. Especially at the Steel Products Terminal, activities showed exemplary progress. The ceremony in Brasília reaffirmed the importance of the Vitória Terminal as a strategic point on the national scene.

Awards at the Praia Mole Port Complex

The event under consideration was held in Brasília (DF), highlighting the Port Terminal located in the Praia Mole Port Complex, located in Vitória (ES). This terminal was recognized in the Growth of General Cargo Handling category and was also highlighted in the 5th edition of the PORTOS + BRASIL award.

'We are grateful for this recognition, which highlights Gerdau's commitment to modernizing the Brazilian port sector, providing increasingly innovative and digital services, thus contributing to the logistics efficiency in Brazil', stated Marco Antonio Pimenta dos Santos, Multimodality leader at Gerdau.

Differentiators of the Steel Products Terminal

This terminal, globally recognized for the export of steel products, is strategically located in the Southeast of Brazil. This position offers a competitive benchmark essential for Gerdau in export process of steel products to different geographic regions, in addition to playing a crucial commercial role in the movement of general cargo.

Marco Antonio Pimenta dos Santos highlighted that this award is a reflection of Gerdau's continuous investment in technologies that modernize the Vitória Terminal, making it more efficient and making a significant contribution to the PORTOS + BRASIL Program.

Impacts on Brazil’s Logistics Efficiency

'The growing demand for digital and innovative services in the port sector opens up new opportunities to improve the country's logistics efficiency', adds Santos. The Vitória Port Terminal is an essential component within the Praia Mole Port Complex, which has become a hub of excellence in cargo movement, including the Steel Products Terminal, which remains central to Gerdau's export strategy.

The success of the Vitória Port Terminal and its varied commercial operations strengthens not only Gerdau's position, but also the overall effectiveness of the Brazilian port sector. Seen as a competitive and vital reference for the export chain, this terminal continues to be an influential commercial agent in Brazil's logistics arena.

Source: © tatiane.nelli@fsb.com.br