Ports of Santa Catarina lead growth with high demand for technological logistics centers

NDI Log projects growth of up to 40% in movement at ports in Santa Catarina, highlighting logistics centers and advanced port infrastructure.

The expectation of growth in the movement of goods in ports of Santa Catarina is high. With modern infrastructure and the presence of cutting-edge logistics centers, the company NDI Log projects a significant increase of up to 40% for the second half of the year, demonstrating the potential for development and efficiency of Santa Catarina terminals.

In addition to the expected increase, the Santa Catarina ports reinforce its strategic importance on the national and international scene. Continuous investments and improvements in logistics make ports of Santa Catarina a key piece for the flow of products. This growth projection accentuates the State's competitiveness and relevance in the port sector.

Growth of Handling in Ports of Santa Catarina

Credits Alexandre Hang/Growth Global. The growing movement in the Ports of Santa Catarina has generated a significant increase in demand for logistics centers highly technological in the state. NDI Log, a renowned logistics company from Santa Catarina, predicts growth of up to 40% in the second half of 2024, driven by the accelerated pace of cargo movement.

According to the Secretariat of Ports, Airports and Railways (SPAF), cargo movement in Santa Catarina ports grew 11,4% in 2023, compared to the previous year, while the national average was 6,86%. This growth above the national average highlights the importance of the ports of Santa Catarina in the Brazilian logistics scenario.

Beginning of 2024 and Future Projections

For the year 2024, the growth perspective continues. Portonave, one of the main ports in Santa Catarina, recorded a 41% increase in cargo movement between January and May, compared to the same period last year. The Port of São Francisco do Sul, in turn, had a growth of 16%, while the Port of Itapoá reported an increase of 12% in the first half of the year compared to the first six months of 2023.

This joint growth reinforces the high demand for logistics centers in the northern region of the state. Santa Catarina, with its strategic ports such as Navegantes-Itajaí (Portonave), São Francisco do Sul and Itapoá, is consolidated as an important port axis in the country.

Highlight of NDI Log in Logistics Operations

This increase in demand is directly linked to the privileged location and solutions offered by NDI Log, which favor the financial sustainability of importing companies. This perception puts the company in the spotlight, with expectations of growth of up to 40% in the second half of 2024. Fabrício Tomaz, logistics manager at NDI Log, highlights the importance of this evolution for the sector.

Fábio Silva, director of the company, emphasizes the substantial investments in modernization and expansion of port infrastructure of the state, which resulted in a significant increase in the efficiency and speed of operations. The adoption of advanced technologies for container management and port operations have been fundamental to these advances.

Strategic Location and Tax Incentives

The geographic location and tax incentives offered by Santa Catarina are other factors that promote logistics centers and ports in Santa Catarina. Strategically positioned between the largest producing and consuming centers in Brazil and close to Mercosur markets, Santa Catarina has an excellent road connection that facilitates logistics and reduces transport costs.

It operational efficiency becomes a crucial competitive differentiator for the ports of Santa Catarina. NDI Log, with its expertise, offers highly technological services to develop customers' logistics planning, reducing operational costs and ensuring the financial sustainability of importing companies.

Investments and Expansions at NDI Log

The increase in freight originating from Asia, exacerbated by conflicts in the Middle East, makes cost reduction solutions even more essential for importing companies. NDI Log offers intelligent and personalized services, capable of optimizing container size and, consequently, reducing import costs.

Silva highlights that the superior capacity of containers, provided by NDI Log solutions, directly reflects on the financial sustainability of companies. To keep up with growing demand, NDI Log plans to create a high security area for higher value-added products and expand e-commerce and product assembly services.

Corporate Improvements and Commitment to Excellence

In addition to investments in security and storage capacity, NDI Log is also implementing infrastructure improvements, such as a helipad and a community center for employees. These initiatives not only raise operational standards, but also reinforce the company's competitive position in the logistics market, highlighting its commitment to excellence and adaptation to emerging customer needs.

About NDI Log

NDI Log, located in Barra Velha, Santa Catarina, has a Distribution center of 11.500 m². The company is strategically positioned in one of the main import and export corridors in Brazil, close to the ports of Itapoá (98km), Itajaí (45km) and Navegantes (40km), as well as on the banks of BR 101.

NDI Log combines this privileged location with vast expertise to offer high-quality logistics solutions. Among the services offered by the company, we highlight strategic inventory management, detailed description of inventory content to avoid waste, use of advanced technologies to identify, separate and prepare orders, and various value-added services, such as labeling, repalletization and conference.

Source: Growth Global Press