Grains, Minerals, and Ships: The Plan That Made Itaqui One of Brazil's Most Strategic Ports

Grains, Minerals, and Ships: The Plan That Made Itaqui One of Brazil’s Most Strategic Ports

Written by Andriely Medeiros de Araújo

Published on 26/06/2025 at 18:17

O Porto do Itaqui, no Maranhão, ganha protagonismo no escoamento de grãos, combustíveis e minérios, conectando o Centro-Norte do Brasil ao mercado global.

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The Itaqui Port in Maranhão Gains Prominence in the Flow of Grains, Fuels, and Minerals, Connecting the Central-North Region of Brazil to the Global Market.

The Itaqui Port, one of Brazil’s main logistics hubs, reinforced its strategic importance in 2024 with the construction of a new berth. The project, carried out in São Luís, Maranhão, aims to increase export capacity by more than 8 million tons per year, responding to the growing demand from the agricultural production of the Central-West and North of the country.

The structure is part of the expansion plan for the port, which currently has nine berths with depths ranging from 12 to 19 meters. This allows the reception of large vessels, connecting Brazil to markets in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Itaqui Port: Efficient Connection Between Brazil and the World

Located in the Itaqui neighborhood of São Luís, the port has a strategic geographical position. Its name, of Tupi-Guarani origin, means “river of stones” — a reference to the local geography and the historical indigenous presence.

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The port’s advisor, Paulo Ricardo Martins Nunes, highlights that the Itaqui Port is now one of the main routes for exporting grains, fuels, and minerals.

It is part of the so-called Northern Arc, which includes ports such as Santana (AP), Vila do Conde (PA), Itacoatiara (AM), and Santarém (PA).

This logistics corridor has proven increasingly competitive, offering a shorter route for the flow of cargo destined for international markets.

The Central-North Corridor Boosts Brazilian Agribusiness

In addition to the Northern Arc, the Itaqui Port also makes up the Central-North Corridor, a route that interconnects states such as Mato Grosso, Tocantins, Maranhão, and Piauí to global trade.

This connection is crucial for agribusiness, especially in the export of grains like soybeans and corn.

The terminal has two high-capacity grain loading systems and infrastructure integrated with the rail and road networks.

This synergy ensures agility in transporting production to the port and its dispatch by ship.

Grain Terminals Strengthen the Port’s Power

Two terminals stand out in grain operations:

Tegram (Grain Terminal of Maranhão):
Storage of up to 500 thousand tons
High maritime shipping capacity
TPSL (São Luís Port Terminal):
Five silos and two warehouses
Static capacity of 255 thousand tons

These terminals make the Itaqui Port one of the largest grain export corridors in the country, consolidating its position as a vital link in Brazilian logistics.

With the movement of diverse cargo, the Itaqui Port drives the local and national economy. It generates direct and indirect jobs, boosts trade, and attracts new investments to Maranhão.

As the demand for exports grows, particularly in the agricultural sector, the port proves ready to meet the global market’s requirements efficiently, with technology and infrastructure.

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Grains, Minerals, and Ships: The Plan That Made Itaqui One of Brazil’s Most Strategic Ports

The Itaqui Port in Maranhão Gains Prominence in the Flow of Grains, Fuels, and Minerals, Connecting the Central-North Region of Brazil to the Global Market.

Itaqui Port: Efficient Connection Between Brazil and the World

Grain Terminals Strengthen the Port’s Power

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