Portonave completes more than 90% of the first phase of pier adaptation

Navegantes Terminal has completed half of the total project, which will allow the operation of vessels up to 400 meters long.

The first phase of berth renovation work at the private port terminal in Navegantes, Santa Catarina, operated by Portonave, is now 90% complete. Overall, the project is 51% complete. The company invested R$1 billion and aims to increase the terminal's competitiveness by receiving 400-meter vessels.

Work on the terminal's 900-meter quay was divided into two phases to minimize the impact on port operations. In a statement released by Portonave in July, the main quay structures were completed up to module 17, the second-to-last module to begin improvement work.

Construction on Module 18 is currently underway. Half of the slab has already been poured in this area. The pier's renovation work is being carried out in 18 modules, each 50 meters long.

Among other steps taken, the diaphragm wall was completed in the eastern extension area. This 60-meter-deep structure holds the soil and serves as the foundation for one of the rails that will support the efforts of Ship-to-Shore Cranes (STS), equipment used to move containers on ships. With this step completed, the teams are now moving forward with the construction of the beams that will support the structure.

Furthermore, progress has been made on the implementation of the drainage system and electrical installations in the dock's rear area. This infrastructure will power the STS cranes once the equipment is installed.

The electrical system will be a key differentiator for the installation of shore power, a system that supplies power to vessels. In total, there will be six power supply points, three on the east side and three on the west side.

After the completion of the first phase, scheduled for completion in the second half of 2025, the terminal will have the necessary infrastructure to receive 366-meter ships – currently, the port complex can receive ships up to 350 meters long, with a handling capacity of up to 11,000 TEU (unit equivalent to a 20-foot container).

With the completion of the two stages, scheduled for 2026, Portonave will be able to receive 400-meter vessels, positioning the terminal at the forefront of international demand for the growth of ships.