The maritime transport company, Santos Brasil, makes expansions for general cargo operations in Imbituba. In order to meet the high demand in the South region, Santos Brasil obtained authorization for the installation of a 7,7 m² tarpaulin warehouse at Tecon 

The company Santos Brasil further expanded its capacity for general cargo operations at the Port of Imbituba, located in Santa Catarina, with the installation of a 7,5 m² tarpaulin warehouse at Tecon, increasing the total area that is covered from 8,55 thousand m², of the General Cargo Terminal (TCG), to 16,05 thousand m². All investments made are in the order of R$ 3 million. 

Furthermore, the warehouse Tecon Vila do Conde will also have some works for the expansion of its planned investments. Among these works is the elevation of the roof and shelves, making it possible to expand the storage capacity by more than 20% and to expand the area for refrigerated containers by 55%, totaling 450 outlets in all. 

In operation since the beginning of January, this new space currently houses 9 tons of big bags of fertilizers, and is also suitable for storing steel and cellulose products, providing protection against external agents such as humidity. and the rain. 

However, it is a contribution of approximately R$ 120 million in investments that were aimed at carrying out expansion works and also in the purchase of new equipment, with the objective of increasing more or less 40% of its terminal capacity. , from 217 TEUs/year to more than 300 TEUs/year in 2025. However, the R$ 120 million invested by Santos Brasil should not only be invested in works, but also in the acquisition of new equipment to the terminal. 

They are: 5 reach stackers, 1 MHC (Mobile Harbor Crane – port crane on wheels), 2 terminal tractors, 3 trucks, 3 semi-trailers, 3 forklifts and two road cranes. In order to move and store general cargo at Tecon Imbituba, this Company was authorized by the antaq (National Waterway Transport Agency). “The measure was adopted to understand the high demand for general cargo in the southern region of the country. With the growth, the Port of Imbituba became one of the options for these operations and we went in search of a solution with the efficiency and security that are hallmarks of Santos Brasil”, declares Roberto Teller, Director of Port Operations. 

In 2022 the Port of Imbituba reached a new level, achieving the best result of the year in its history, with the movement of 7,1 million tons. If related to the previous record, recorded in the year 2021, there was an increase of about 3,6% in the volume handled. 

With the easy access rail, road and maritime and the strategic location, Santos Brasil operates in Imbituba the TCG, which offers services with great differences and a team trained to store cargo of high complexity and very well added value, and Tecon, is already prepared to receive the largest ships in the world, without any navigation or even physical restrictions.