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Brazilian Army Uses Port of Paranaguá to Receive 20 Armored Vehicles from the USA

Written by Ruth Rodrigues
Published on 14/08/2023 at 11:49
Estratégia e qualificação do Porto de Paranaguá destacaram o local como ponto de recebimento ideal para as 20 viaturas que vieram dos EUA. O Exército Brasileiro destaca a qualidade operacional dos novos blindados para a frota nacional.
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The Strategy and Qualification of the Port of Paranaguá Highlighted the Location as an Ideal Receiving Point for the 20 Vehicles That Came from the USA. The Brazilian Army Emphasizes the Operational Quality of the New Armored Vehicles for the National Fleet.

In an impressive logistical movement, the Brazilian Army received a delivery of 20 special 6×6 armored rescue vehicles at the Port of Paranaguá. The strategic choice of the port, as well as its cutting-edge infrastructure, proved to be fundamental for the success of this operation. The company Marcon skillfully executed the operation at berth 215 of the port complex in Pará.

See: Brazilian Army Receives New Rescue Armored Vehicles

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Source: Militarizando Brasil

The Port of Paranaguá Was Chosen for the Delivery Operation of 20 Armored Vehicles

The Brazilian Army received, at the beginning of this week, a total of 20 armored 6×6 rescue vehicles that were built in Detroit, USA.

The unloading operation of the armored vehicles took place at the Port of Paranaguá, one of the most important port complexes in Brazil.

The strategic location of the Port of Paranaguá has become a fundamental piece in the efficient movement of special cargoes.

The operation, conducted by the experienced company Marcon, took place at berth 215 of the dock and involved highly qualified port workers.

The Port of Paranaguá’s capacity to handle delicate and complex cargoes like these armored vehicles was emphasized by the president of Portos do Paraná, Luiz Fernando Garcia.

The armored vehicles in question were transported by the cargo ship Arc Resolve, known for its efficiency in transporting vehicles and special cargoes.

These MaxxPro Recovery Vehicles are equipped with advanced technology, including a rear delta wing, a hydraulic arm with electronic access, and the ability to withstand fire from 5.56 and 7.62 millimeter caliber weapons.

According to Colonel Éder Valério Pellegrini of the Command of the 5th Military Region of the Brazilian Army, these new armored vehicles have the versatility to be used as a tow truck with up to 42 tons of load.

The armored vehicles are also highly efficient for rescue maneuvers and the recovery of damaged vehicles in combat.

These strategic incorporations increase the operational capacity of the Guarani Armored Vehicles, produced in Brazil, and strengthen the strategic program “Armored Forces” of the Brazilian Army.

New Armored Vehicles of the Brazilian Army Will Be Distributed at Points Across Brazil

The new vehicles that arrived in Brazil at the Port of Paranaguá will be distributed to logistical battalions throughout the country, according to the Brazilian Army.

The vehicles will also be allocated to military schools, enhancing the infrastructure of the armed forces.

The logistics of this process will be coordinated by the Logistics Section of the Command of the 5th Army Division, which will employ specialized units, such as the 27th Logistics Battalion and the 5th Logistics Battalion, to ensure safe transport to the Regional Maintenance Park of the 5th Military Region in Curitiba.

In the capital of Paraná, Curitiba, the vehicles will be officially received by the Brazilian Army, and a training course will be held for operators from across the country. This step is vital to ensure the effective and safe use of these additions to the military fleet.

The success of this vehicle receipt operation is nothing new for the Port of Paranaguá.

With experience in receiving military vehicles, including over 100 armored vehicles previously, the port is a cornerstone of this activity.

The proximity to Curitiba and the availability of the Port of Paranaguá continue to consolidate its position as a reliable and longstanding partner for these operations.

Now, the Brazilian Army will proceed with the allocation of the new armored vehicles to the national security fleet.

Ruth Rodrigues

Formada em Ciências Biológicas pela Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (UERN), atua como redatora e divulgadora científica.

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