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Logistics Complex in Espírito Santo Promises to Transform the Regional Economy with Integration of Transportation Modalities, Boosting Exports and Mass Job Creation in a Project with Execution Horizon Until 2035.
Espírito Santo will launch a logistics complex to integrate ports, highways, railroads, and airports and boost the industry with support from the Export Processing Zone (ZPE) of Aracruz.
Named Parklog ES, the project foresees R$ 11 billion in public and private investments, the capacity to handle 25 million tons per year, and the creation of 50,000 direct jobs.
The launch ceremony will be held on Monday at 10 am at the Anchieta Palace in Vitória, attended by state government representatives, mayors of the ten municipalities in the area of influence, and representatives from the productive sector.
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Launch and Regional Scope
The initiative involves Aracruz, Colatina, Fundão, Ibiraçu, Jaguaré, João Neiva, Linhares, Marilândia, Serra, and Sooretama, forming a logistics corridor along the northern coast and adjacent areas.
In this configuration, Parklog ES positions itself as a focal point for the outflow of industrial and agro-export production, connecting port infrastructure to land modalities and customs terminals.
What is Parklog ES
According to the government, Parklog is a public-private partnership that organizes a set of assets — among ports, roads, railroads, and supporting structures — to provide competitiveness to foreign trade.
The technical work included an asset and services diagnosis, mapping of opportunities, definition of governance models, and planning of joint actions for 2025 to 2035.
For Vice Governor Ricardo Ferraço, it is the “largest infrastructure project in Espírito Santo’s history after the Tubarão Industrial Port Complex“, capable of putting the state “on equal footing with the best competitiveness and infrastructure standards for attracting investments.
Investments and Jobs
The official estimate projects at least 50,000 direct jobs during the implementation and operation phase.
Considering indirect jobs, the expectation is to double this number over ten years.
In terms of value, the government reports that public investments exceed R$ 1 billion, while private initiatives amount to over R$ 10 billion, of which about R$ 4 billion has already been executed in recent years.
According to Development Secretary Rogério Salume, “its impact is already happening with major investments being made and new ones projected in the region.
He adds that “we will soon have a new dry port in Fundão, industries coming to Aracruz, and other important investments“, along with works on roads, railroads, ports, and access points.
Ports, Airports, and Supporting Infrastructure
Parklog ES brings together three strategic terminals: Portocel, Imetame, and Vports, structured for expansion and multimodal integration.
Meanwhile, customs efficiency is expected to be enhanced by dry ports in Colatina and Fundão, with the potential to shorten deadlines and reduce operational costs.
Surrounding the complex, the airports of Linhares and Aracruz add an aerial layer to the logistics network, boosting connectivity for higher value or urgent cargo.
Railroads and New Connections
The railway network is seen as a pillar of the system.
The Vitória to Minas Railroad (EFVM), considered one of the most efficient in the country, ensures direct connection with Minas Gerais, reaching the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte.
Additionally, the connection of the EF-118 is advancing, which will integrate the Aracruz–Vitória–Cariacica–Anchieta axis towards Rio de Janeiro, opening a high-performance alternative for interstate flows.
Costs, Speed, and Competitiveness
The project foresees the construction and operation of connections between Parklog and grain-producing areas, an initial step to reach the cerrado via northwest Minas Gerais.
In this design, the rail corridor connecting Minas Gerais and the Midwest to EFVM and the Capixaba ports regains competitiveness with a variant that increases operational speed from the current 12 to 16 km/h to over 45 km/h.
The change reduces fuel consumption by over 30%, with a direct reflection on reducing emissions and the cost per ton transported.
With the projected infrastructure, the capacity of the route, currently underutilized due to cost constraints, jumps from 10 million tons to over 25 million tons per year.
ZPE of Aracruz and Export Industry
Next to the complex, in Aracruz, is the first private ZPE in Brazil, designed for export-focused operations.
The model is presented as dynamic and competitive, already attracting companies planning to produce for the external market with incentives specific to this special customs regime.
The expectation is that proximity to ports and railroads will reduce cycle times and increase logistical predictability, decisive factors for global supply chains.
Energy Environment and Regional Incentives
The region has a consolidated gas and oil chain and high potential for renewable energies, providing immediate energy availability and alignment with a consistent energy transition.
Espírito Santo is the third-largest oil producer in the country, a position that sustains the energy base for new ventures.
Meanwhile, the inclusion of northern Espírito Santo in the Sudene area adds funding instruments capable of accelerating the deployment of a competitive industrial park.
Governance and Horizon Until 2035
The governance of Parklog ES has been structured to integrate public and private investments and coordinate interventions by phases.
The government attributes to this arrangement the necessary condition to consolidate an intermodal network of access, modernize port accesses, expand railway yards, and adapt connection roads.
In indirect speech, authorities assess that articulating these vectors under a single long-term plan reduces overlaps and anticipates economies of scale, especially in corridors with high cargo potential.
To what extent will the combination of ZPE, railroads, and ports be able to transform Espírito Santo’s competitiveness and attract new industries beyond the already consolidated sectors?
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