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With new draft and strategic works, Port of Paranaguá breaks record by receiving the largest fertilizer ship in history in terms of volume, reinforcing its leadership in imports in the sector
The Tai Knighthood ship achieved an unprecedented feat in the Port of Paranaguá. With 78.325 tons of ammonium sulfate coming from China, it became the largest vessel in terms of volume of fertilizers ever received at the site. The previous record was held by the Red Marlin, which unloaded 77.911 tons in March of this year.
The docking of the Tai Knighthood took place last Friday (2) and reinforces the strategic position of the Port of Paranaguá on the national scene.
Today, it is responsible for more than a quarter of all fertilizer imports in Brazil. The CEO of Portos do Paraná, Luiz Fernando Garcia, highlighted that the trend is for growth: “As the draft increases, our numbers will become increasingly common.".
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New draft, more capacity
Draft is the measurement between the deepest part of the ship, called the keel, and the surface of the water. At the end of last year, several berths in the port underwent dredging that increased this depth by 30 centimeters. Now, with a draft of 13,1 meters, it is possible to accommodate larger vessels with more cargo.
The new depth was made official by Ordinance No. 306/2024, in accordance with the maritime traffic regulations of the ports of Paranaguá and Antonina.
Operations Director Gabriel Vieira commented on the importance of the change: “Foreign trade has advanced significantly in recent years, and with it has come the need for larger, more capable ships to reduce logistics costs. We are prepared for this change.".
The demolition work was decisive
The increase in draft was only possible due to the demolition work, completed in November. The intervention removed part of a rock formation called Pedra da Palangana, which was hindering the movement of large ships in the maneuvering area.
Approximately 20 thousand cubic meters of rock were removed, equivalent to 10% of the total estimated formation, under federal environmental license no. 1144/2016, issued by Ibama.
With information from Diário Induscom.
