Porto Sudeste, in Rio de Janeiro, Currently Only Handles Bulk Solids, Mainly Iron Ore, Whose Market Has Suffered Significant Losses
Due to the increase in oil production from the pre-salt layer, Porto Sudeste, on Madeira Island, in Rio de Janeiro, has submitted a request for authorization to Antaq to handle liquid bulk, via ship-to-ship (STS) operations. Oil and Gas Company Opens Offshore Positions to Meet 4-Year Contract, Immediate Hiring
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Currently, the port only handles bulk solids, mainly iron ore, whose market has suffered significant losses in recent years due to the global situation.
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In 2019, Porto Sudeste, in Rio de Janeiro, handled 16.4 million tons of iron ore, which represents 33% of the installed capacity of 50 million tons of bulk solids.
The request to Antaq to accommodate the new cargo profile aims to optimize the use of the facility, taking advantage of the idle berths for ship docking.
Approximately R$ 8 million will be invested in the new project, where a STS maintenance warehouse will be built, equipment purchased, and environmental, engineering, maneuverability studies conducted, along with compliance with regulations.
For the new undertaking, it will not be necessary to alter or expand the port’s facilities, which are equipped to dock Suezmax type vessels.
The handling of oil and derivatives via long-distance navigation was done through 23 waterway terminals from January to April.
by – brasilenergia

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