The Largest Container Ships in Latin America Will Be Able to Dock at Suape Port in Pernambuco

With 366 Meters in Length and 52 Meters in Width, the Size of New Panamax Class Ships Is Equivalent to Ten Times That of Christ the Redeemer

The Port Authority of Pernambuco (CPPE) authorized the Port of Suape to receive New Panamax class container ships, the largest size available in Latin America, measuring 366 meters in length. To give you an idea, the size of New Panamax class ships is equivalent to ten times that of Christ the Redeemer.

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New Panamax vessels can carry approximately 14,000 TEUs, which is the equivalent measure of a 20-foot container. This type of vessel only services world-class ports, and the ships are authorized to transit the Panama Canal.

Port of Suape Joins a Select List of World-Class Ports Authorized to Receive Large Vessels

With the approval from the Port Authority, the Port of Suape now belongs to a select list of world-class ports, and larger vessels will be able to dock at the Port, consequently increasing traffic, also serving importers and exporters in the Northeast region.

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According to Geraldo Julio, Secretary of Economic Development of Pernambuco, the Port is one of the main logistics routes for the region, and this measure will allow more globally sourced products to reach Pernambuco. “This new condition strengthens Suape’s strategic mission to be a logistics hub for the region, as well as to promote our port’s role as a transshipment point. Additionally, by opening the opportunity to serve the State with more globally scaled products, we gain another highly valuable asset to attract new investments to Pernambuco,” said the Secretary.

Since July of last year, the Port has already been receiving large vessels, when a Sammax-class container ship, measuring 330 meters in length and capable of carrying 12,000 TEUs, docked at pier 2 of the complex.

Among the requirements for vessels to conduct entry and docking maneuvers or departure and undocking maneuvers is the presence of at least two pilots on board, and the procedures must take place only in natural light. Additionally, a minimum of four tugboats must be utilized.

Leader in Container Handling in the North/Northeast

The port is the leader in container handling in the North/Northeast and set a record last year, with 483,919 TEUs and a 1.6% increase compared to 2019. According to the Director of Port Management of the Complex, Paulo Coimbra, the authorization for ships of this size will include the Port in new logistics routes.

“Obtaining this authorization brings the benefit of attracting long-haul lines, including Suape in their programming. With this advantage, along with the geographical and logistical positioning, the port consolidates as a hub port for products such as liquid bulk, vehicles, and general and project cargo that will be attracted. We’ve reached the maximum point, looking at the maritime commercial universe,” declared Coimbra.

According to the director, a study will still be conducted on the loads that New Panamax vessels carry in Brazil. “We don’t have numbers yet; we will analyze the 366 ships operating in Brazil, the ports they are servicing, the loads they are carrying, and the occupancy level of the ships themselves. We have already seen growth this year, based on the forecasts we made with the major terminals and operators,” Paulo emphasized.