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Discover How the R$ 90 Million Investment by Ambev and Savixx Will Boost Rio de Janeiro as a Brewing Hub.
In a move that strengthens the port infrastructure and the brewing sector in the country, Ambev and Savixx invest R$ 90 million in new facilities at the Port of Rio.
The announcement represents a strategic bet to enhance the company’s logistical efficiency, ensuring the supply of its main factories in the Southeast region.
The new operation, which aims to optimize the supply chain of the beverage giant, is expected to handle 200 thousand tons of malt per year, with shipments coming from malt houses in Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná, and also from partners in South America.
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The decision to concentrate malt operations at the Port of Rio de Janeiro is a milestone for the company and reinforces the importance of the region as a strategic hub for the sector.
The large-scale project reflects Ambev’s vision of maintaining its competitiveness in a constantly evolving market, where agility and quality of raw materials are undeniable differentials.
The new structure is a decisive step to ensure sustainable growth and excellence of the final products.
Details of the New Structure and the Importance of Premium Malt
The new structure was built on an area of 20 thousand square meters and was designed to ensure agility and safety in the reception, storage, and distribution of malt.
This area is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for unloading, internal transport, and storage silos, ensuring that the input is handled with the utmost care to preserve its quality.
The malt arriving at the Port of Rio will be primarily used for the production of Ambev’s premium beers, such as Corona, Spaten, Original, and Stella Artois.
The quality of the malt is a critical factor for the excellence of these brands, and optimizing logistics ensures that the ingredient arrives at the factories with maximum freshness and purity.
This process improvement is vital to maintain the characteristic flavor and consumption experience that premium beer customers value so much.
The new logistics operation at the port not only accelerates the flow but also minimizes transportation costs and environmental impact, as maritime transport tends to be more efficient for large volumes than road transport.
This efficiency allows Ambev to focus even more on product quality, driving the growth of its high-value-added brands.
The Supply Chain: From the South of the Country to Latin America
The choice of the Port of Rio as a new malt hub allows Ambev to strategically diversify its supply chain.
The ingredient, essential in beer production, will reach the state through both domestic and international shipments.
In Brazil, the input will come from the malt houses in Rio Grande do Sul and Paraná, states recognized for the quality of their agricultural production.
International shipments will come from Uruguay and Argentina, countries where Ambev also has operations and malt cultivation.
According to the company, this will be the first time that a port in Rio de Janeiro receives malt from these two South American countries, an achievement that symbolizes the new phase of the company’s logistics strategy.
The malt arriving at the Port will be used to supply Ambev’s factories located in the Campo Grande neighborhood, in the west zone of the capital, and in the municipalities of Petrópolis, Piraí, and Cachoeiras de Macacu, all in the State of Rio de Janeiro, creating a new and important logistical and economic corridor in the region.
Rio de Janeiro as a Brewing Hub and the Economic Scenario of the Sector
The announcement of this new structure takes on special significance as it occurs during Beer Month, a symbolic date for the sector.
Ambev’s Vice President of Corporate Relations and Impact, Carla Crippa, emphasized the importance of the investment for the region. “Rio de Janeiro consolidates itself as a hub of the brewing sector, serving as a reference for other regions,” Carla said in a press statement, highlighting the strategic role the state has played for the company.
The investment reflects the dynamism of a sector that, in 2024, represented 3.6% of the national GDP (Gross Domestic Product), with a revenue of R$ 455 billion.
To put it in perspective, this economic share is greater than that of many other sectors of the Brazilian industry, highlighting its relevance.
The beer market in Brazil continues to rise, with a particular focus on the growth of premium labels and alcohol-free beers in the country, segments in which Ambev has heavily invested with brands like Corona and Spaten.
The new logistics structure in Rio de Janeiro is a decisive step for Ambev to continue leading this trend and meet the growing demand for high-quality products throughout the Southeast region.
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