The Largest Fertilizer Ship in the World Has Just Docked at the Port of Santos with Over 80 Thousand Tons of Ammonium Sulfate, One of the Most Important Inputs for the Brazilian Agriculture.
Wilson Sons Started Last Week the Agency Services with the Arrival of the MV Red Marlin Ship, the Largest Fertilizer Ship in the World, Which Entered the Port of Santos, the Main Port Complex in Latin America. The Ship, Which Departed from Huanghua, China, on July 12, and Arrived at the Coast of São Paulo on August 27, Is 229 Meters Long and 37 Meters Wide.
Ammonium Sulfate Is an Essential Input for Brazil
The Fertilizer Ship Arrived at the Port of Santos After a Journey of Over 40 Days, Carrying a Load of 82,500 Tons of Ammonium Sulfate. The Estimated Unloading Time for the Fertilizers at the Port of Santos Is Up to One Week.
After Unloading at the Port, the Ammonium Sulfate Cargo Will Be Transported by Train to the Midwest, as It Is a Very Important Input for National Agriculture.
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Port of Santos Comments on Ammonium Sulfate Ship
According to Philip Leslie, the Operations Manager at the Santos Agency, the Port of Santos Has Expertise and Is Capable of Accommodating the Largest Fertilizer Ship to Dock at the Largest Port Complex in Latin America.
Leslie Assures Full Support for the Success and Safety of Operations Before, During, and After the Arrival of the Ammonium Sulfate Ship, from Its Departure Point to the Exit from the Port of Santos.
According to the Manager, the Branch Operates Throughout the Chain, Including External and Internal Clients, Alongside the Charterer, the Ship Owner, the Shipping Company, Port Authorities, Handling Required Documentation, and Even Crew Changes and Ensuring Supplies Such as Water and Fuel.
Increased Demand in the Fertilizer Sector
The Shipping Agency Has Noticed an Increase in the Volume of Fertilizer Movements at Ports in 2022, Due to the Destabilization of the International Scenario and Logistical Issues Related to the Conflict Between Ukraine and Russia.
With the Expansion of Demand in the Fertilizer Sector, the Business Unit Strengthens Alongside Major Traders and Charterers Through Its 19 Own Branches, with Its Experienced Teams Well-Versed in the Sector and Its Specificities, Focused on the Rules of Each Port.

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