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Ship That Supports 71 Thousand Tons of Cargo and the Largest Ro-Ro (Roll-On/Roll-Off) Type Docks at Brazil and South America’s Largest Container Terminal, Paranaguá

Written by Roberta Souza
Published on 26/03/2023 at 10:20
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The Italian Ship “Grande Abidjan” Is From The Grimaldi Group, Giant In The Maritime Industry

Maritime Industry: The Italian ship “Grande Abidjan,” from the Grimaldi Group, docked at the Paranaguá Container Terminal (TCP) this Thursday (23). With a capacity to carry 71,000 tons of cargo, it is the largest ro-ro (roll-on/roll-off) ship ever to dock in the history of the Port of Paranaguá. The previous one, “Grande Buenos Aires,” also from Grimaldi, has a capacity of 56,000 tons.

The Grimaldi Group is an Italian private shipping company that operates a large fleet of ro-ro, ro-ro/multi-purpose, con-ro multi-purpose, PCTC, ro-pax, and cruise ferries. The multinational in the maritime industry provides integrated maritime logistics services to major vehicle manufacturers, transporting cars, various types of rolling stock, containers, unitized cargo, and passengers via maritime routes.

Safety And Expertise Of The Port Of Paranaguá For Cargo Transport

According to the shipping manager, Carolina Brown, “one of the major challenges of logistics today is the transportation of project cargo, as these are complex operations that require safe handling and significant expertise. The Paranaguá Container Terminal (TCP) has a diversified portfolio of services, specialized teams, operational resources, and dedicated equipment that allow us to handle this type of cargo.”

The Port of Paranaguá is essential for the country’s maritime industry, as it offers the largest number of maritime routes in Brazil, regularly operating with all carriers present on the Brazilian coast. With an operational team having over 20 years of experience, TCP has participated in expansion projects for major companies such as Klabin, Fibria, Ambev, Heineken, and others.

Investments In Team, Structure, And Technology Allowed The Port Of Paranaguá To Break Records

According to Carolina Brown, investments in team, structure, and technology have enabled significant progress in the transport of cargo ships. “We expanded the teams, which already in 2022 allowed us to break several records,” she states. One of these records was in productivity: in October of last year, TCP performed 202 movements per hour on the same ship.

The Paranaguá Container Terminal has the highest number of regular services in the region with global coverage (Asia, Europe, Americas, and Africa). In addition, it has a prime location in a protected bay, allowing for excellent navigation and stay conditions.

Roberta Souza

Author for the Click Petróleo e Gás portal since 2019, responsible for publishing over 8,000 articles that have garnered millions of views, combining technical expertise, clarity, and engagement to inform and connect readers. A Petroleum Engineer with a postgraduate degree in Industrial Unit Commissioning, I also bring practical experience and background in the agribusiness sector, which broadens my perspective and versatility in producing specialized content. I develop content topics, disseminate job opportunities, and create advertising materials tailored for the industry audience. For content suggestions, job vacancy promotion, or advertising proposals, please contact via email: santizatagpc@gmail.com. We do not accept resumes

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