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MSC Orion inaugurates direct route between Bahia and Asia, expanding commercial connections and strengthening Tecon Salvador, marking a new chapter in maritime trade.
The Brazilian maritime sector witnessed a significant milestone with the arrival of Supership MSC Orion to Tecon Salvador. Measuring 366 meters in length and with a draft of 16 meters, the MSC Orion, which has the capacity to transport 15 thousand containers, inaugurated a new regular route connecting Bahia directly to Asia. This operation, carried out by Wilson Sons, represents an important advance in Brazilian foreign trade, strengthening the connection between the North and Northeast of the country with the Far East.
First navigation and operation of the MSC supership
MSC Orion is the first ship of this class sailing through the waters of Baía de Todos-os-Santos.
The initial operation required the movement of 700 containers, marking the beginning of a service that promises weekly departures.
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MSC, the company that owns the ship, highlighted that this initiative demonstrates its commitment to increasing transport capacity and the growth of Brazilian foreign trade.
The new service offers a direct route to Asia, which not only facilitates relations with China, but also expands connections with other markets in the Far East.
This new maritime route is especially advantageous for the North and Northeast regions of Brazil, allowing a more efficient connection with these areas.
Furthermore, states in the Midwest and Southeast will find alternatives to the logistical bottlenecks that exist in the current supply chain.
Benefits of the supership and the new route for exports and imports
Among the main segments of export That will benefit from this new direct line are Bahian cotton, meat, fruits, cellulose, chemicals and petrochemicals.
In terms of imports, the new route will allow products such as renewable energy, chemicals and petrochemicals, automobiles, fertilizers and electronics to become more competitive in the Brazilian market.
Tecon in Salvador, with its new capacity to receive super ships, emerges as a strong competitor for the traditional ports of Santos, Rio de Janeiro and Paranaguá.
This expansion places Salvador in a prominent position in the national port scenario, increasing the efficiency and competitiveness of Brazilian foreign trade.
MSC recognition and investments
MSC expressed pride in offering the national market a service that directly connects Asia to the Brazilian Northeast.
The company highlighted that the launch of this broken reinforces its commitment to promoting the growth of Brazil's foreign trade and values the potential of the Northeast Region.
In 2018, the Port of Salvador received authorization from the Bahia Port Authority to operate ships of up to 366 meters.
This anticipation of global changes demonstrated a strategic vision to improve the operational efficiency of Brazilian terminals and meet the growing demand for greater transport capacities.
According to Demir Lourenço, executive director of Tecon Salvador, the terminal was recently ranked as the 6th best in the world in the category of up to 500 thousand TEUs, based on a survey by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
This recognition reflects efficiency in service and positions Salvador as an important hub for various industrial segments and producers.
Since investments began in 2000, Wilson Sons has invested more than R$1 billion in the terminal.
These investments included doubling the pier, increasing the draft depth to 16 meters, expanding the storage area, adopting new technologies and purchasing modern machinery.
The focus was also on training operational teams to ensure the maintenance of routes and attract new ones, such as the recently established connection with Asia.
The importance of the new ship for Brazilian trade
The arrival of the MSC Orion Supership and the inauguration of the new broken Bahia-Asia are significant steps for Brazilian foreign trade.
Tecon in Salvador, now able to receive large vessels, demonstrates its ability to adapt to global demands and offers new opportunities for exporters and importers.
With continuous investments and a vision focused on the future, Salvador is positioned as a key player in international maritime trade.
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