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Tecon Santa Clara: Sustainability Highlighted with 55% Reduction in CO2 Emissions, Decarbonization Strategy, and Efficient Logistics.
Tecon Santa Clara has distinguished itself by achieving a significant 55% reduction in CO2 emissions, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable practices in logistics. The decarbonization strategy adopted by Tecon Santa Clara is a testament to its dedication to the environment. By implementing innovative logistics solutions, the company not only reduces its carbon footprint but also enhances the efficiency of its operations.
At the heart of its operations, Tecon Santa Clara functions as an important container terminal in Rio Grande do Sul, promoting greener alternatives for cargo transportation. The use of inland navigation has allowed for the reduction of over 32,000 tons of carbon, highlighting the terminal’s efforts to achieve high sustainability standards. The continuous commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility sets Tecon Santa Clara apart as a leader in the logistics terminal sector.
Sustainable Efforts of Tecon Santa Clara
Committed to sustainability in its operations, Wilson Sons, a benchmark company in port and maritime logistics in Brazil, has achieved a groundbreaking feat in the logistics terminal sector through Tecon Santa Clara, located in Rio Grande do Sul. With an innovative approach, the company developed a greenhouse gas calculation methodology aligned with the Brazilian Greenhouse Gas Program. This methodology was submitted for validation by SGS, the world leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification, consolidating its importance in the port and maritime logistics sector.
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Reduction of Emissions at Tecon Santa Clara
With this method, Wilson Sons assessed the greenhouse gas emissions from cargo passing through the inland terminal in Triunfo, revealing an impressive 55% reduction in emissions compared to road transport. This result underscores the company’s ongoing dedication to adopting ESG practices, significantly contributing to port logistics and maritime transportation in an integrated and sustainable manner.
The comparative study between the inland and road modalities, on the route from Tecon Santa Clara to Tecon Rio Grande, found that in the truck transport of containers, CO2 equivalent emissions can reach 0.196 tons per TEU, representing more than double the amount observed in inland transport. The calculation considered a barge with 90% occupancy, reflecting the average of the terminal.
Commitment to Decarbonization
Since 2009, Wilson Sons has focused on ten objectives of the UN Global Compact, committing to decarbonization initiatives in the port and maritime logistics sector. The results of this study are considered a milestone in cargo transportation in Brazil, highlighting Tecon Santa Clara among the efforts for emission reduction and the promotion of multimodality, supporting clients in achieving their sustainability goals with cleaner logistics operations.
Cleiton Lages, Environmental Manager at Tecon Rio Grande, states that since the beginning of operations, over 32,000 tons of carbon have been avoided thanks to inland navigation. This modality proves to be a crucial partner for companies in their decarbonization strategies, demonstrating the vital role of Tecon Santa Clara in this context.
Advantages of Inland Waterway Transportation
Inland waterway transportation has stood out for offering greater operational cost efficiency, in addition to being notably cleaner and safer. Projects of this nature not only ensure competitiveness from a logistical standpoint but also reduce risks of accidents and damage to clients’ cargo while lowering harmful gas emissions to the environment. Tecon Santa Clara leads in this aspect.
Recognized as the first logistics operator in Brazil to undergo comparative auditing, Tecon Santa Clara affirms itself as a benchmark in the quest for decarbonization, an essential challenge for logistics and other economic sectors. SGS’s collaboration provides more security and credibility for the sustainability initiatives of these companies.
Container Handling and Recognition
Resins, wood, frozen food products, rubber, and household utensils make up 80% of the cargo moved by Tecon Santa Clara in containers. These products, destined for import, export, and cabotage, originate from/destination cities such as Farroupilha, Carlos Barbosa, among others. After eight years of operation, the terminal was highlighted by the Ministry of Infrastructure, receiving awards for efficiency in container handling in private terminals.
Starting with a barge from Navegação Guarita in October 2016, the partnership between Wilson Sons and Braskem revitalized Pier IV of the terminal, promoting inland transportation between Triunfo and the Port of Rio Grande. In 2018, capacity was expanded with an additional barge, totaling four trips per week. Recently, the operational capacity of Tecon Santa Clara increased by 33%, with the entry of the Guaíba barge of 160 TEUs, replacing the previous one of 120 TEUs.
About Wilson Sons
With a long history of 187 years, Wilson Sons is one of the largest port and maritime logistics operators in Brazil. The company operates nationwide, offering comprehensive solutions for over 5,000 clients, including shipowners, importers, exporters, offshore and renewable energy industries, and the agribusiness sector. For more information, visit the Wilson Sons website.
Source: WILSON SONS Press
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