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Ultracargo and Dislub begin bunker operations at the Port of Suape, expanding market advantage for the maritime sector in Pernambuco, with 40 thousand m³ of storage.
The companies Ultracargo and Dislub, recognized for their performance in the logistics and energy sector, have started a new operation bunker at the Port of Suape. This strategic move aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the Pernambuco maritime terminal, a crucial point in national and international trade. The new bunker operation makes Suape even more attractive for trade routes, facilitating the flow of vessels and optimizing your stops.
With a storage capacity of 40 m³, Ultracargo and Dislub provide a robust solution for the maritime supply market. The advantages of having an efficient bunker operation in the port include the provision of marine fuel oil, essential for long-distance navigation. In addition, the new unit meets the fuel demand of vessels in a more agile and safe manner, reinforcing the Pernambuco's leading position in the maritime sector.
Bunker Operations at the Port of Suape
A new partnership has been signed to carry out bunker operations at the Port of Suape, located in Metropolitan Region of Recife (PE). This partnership, which is already in operation, involves the use of marine fuel oil in the maritime supply of vessels.
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The new service offers a remarkable market advantage for companies in the maritime sector. With this type of supply, the weight previously assigned to transporting fuel can now be used to carry more goods. This adjustment allows for a cost savings significant and an optimization in vessel travel.
This innovation in bunker service increases the competitiveness of the Pernambuco terminal and benefits the entire production chain, from shipping and logistics companies to the end consumer. The service has four tanks, each with a capacity of 10 m³, totaling 40 m³ of storage capacity, provided by Ultracargo.
Transport and Supply at the Port of Suape
The fuel is pumped directly from the Ultracargo terminal at the Port of Suape to a barge located at Liquid Bulk Pier (PGL) 1. After this initial phase, the vessel is ready to supply another vessel alongside.
The bunker operation was officially announced last Friday (30), during a ceremony at the Suape Administrative Center. Among those present were representatives of Ultracargo, such as Helano Pereira Gomes, executive vice president; Fernando Dihel, executive director of Business Development; and Marlos Tavares, Commercial Executive Director; in addition to representatives of Dislub, such as Humberto Carrilho, shareholder; Leonardo Cerquinho, director of Business Development; and Antonio Barbará, head of Marine Fuels. Also present at the event were Marcio Guiot, CEO of the port, and other authorities from the sector, in addition to stakeholders from the port market.
'The partnership signed with Dislub will certainly contribute to the strategic positioning of Suape in the national market.', highlighted Helano Pereira, executive vice-president of Ultracargo. He added that the new business is in line with the search for innovation and operational excellence, which are fundamental for the sustainable growth of the company, and with plans to diversify the range of services offered, reinforcing the Brazil's competitive potential.
Impact of the New Bunker Service
According to Leonardo Cerquinho, from Dislub, the new operation was created to meet a market need. 'Due to the location and cargo concentration profile of the Port of Suape, there is a natural demand for bunker. The new operation will meet this demand with quality and efficiency, strengthening our presence in the sector', he stated.
Marcio Guiot, head of Suape, sees the bunker operation as an additional attraction to consolidate the port as an important cargo distribution center in the Northeast and North of the country. 'We hope to attract new customers and companies, generating more jobs and further consolidating our port as a reference logistics hub in Brazil,' he pointed out.
Ultracargo and its Integrated Solutions
Ultracargo, a company of integrated logistics solutions, moves various types of fuels and chemical products. With a static capacity of over 1 million cubic meters, the company has liquid bulk terminals in several regions of Brazil, connected to multiple modes of transport, such as road, rail, waterway and pipeline.
Ultracargo's terminals are located in Rondonópolis (MT) and in the ports of Santos (SP), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Aratu (BA), Suape (PE), Itaqui (MA) and Vila do Conde (PA). The company also has a 50% stake in Opla, which operates an ethanol terminal in Paulínia (SP).
With almost 60 years of history, Ultracargo is part of Ultra, one of the largest business groups in Brazil, leading the liquid bulk storage sector in the country. For more information, visit the Ultracargo website.
Dislub's Role in the Fuel Sector
The Dislub Equador Group is the sixth largest fuel distributor in Brazil, with operations in the North, Northeast and Central-West regions. The group has around 450 fuel stations and also operates port terminals and land bases, which total approximately 150 thousand cubic meters.
A pioneer in liquid terminal infrastructure in the North and in the commercialization of fossil fuels with reduced carbon emissions, through DuraMais fuels, Dislub maintains an innovative profile, now with the new operation in the Port of Suape.
Sustainable Growth at the Port of Suape
Founded 45 years ago, the Suape Industrial Port Complex is one of the largest development hubs in the Northeast and in Brazil, attracting large enterprises to its production chains. Located 40 kilometers from Recife, it occupies an area of 17,3 thousand hectares, with 59% within the Ecological Preservation Zone (ZPEC).
Since its inauguration, Suape has attracted R$74,5 billion in private investment, housing more than 80 companies that generate more than 20 jobs. It is the sixth largest public berth in Brazil in terms of cargo operations, leading in the transportation of cabotage and liquid bulk, and is the main container handler in the region.
In addition, the port's vehicle hub is the largest in the North/Northeast, moving 80.647 cars in 2023. In the previous year, Suape moved a total of 23.982.296 million tons. Its strategic location and modern infrastructure allow for agile operations, operating uninterruptedly throughout the year, which reinforces its cargo concentrator profile and its competitive potential.
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