The Port of Paranaguá has received larger ships thanks to investments that brought operational gains, increasing cargo capacity in various segments. In addition to enjoying better, safer conditions to navigate the access channel and berth at the port, the vessels can now depart with more cargo. These advancements were made possible with the port’s latest draft increase, the maximum depth at which a vessel can remain submerged. Ten of the 18 mooring berths in the Port of Paranagua went through draft increases in 2022. Berths 205/206 (intended for general cargo) increased from 10.90 to 12 meters. Berths 209 and 211 (intended for unloading imported solid bulk), which had a draft of 11.30 meters, now have a draft of 12.50. The three berths in the East Export Corridor – 212, 213, and 214 – went from 12.50 to 12.80 meters. And more recently, the berths dedicated to container operations – 216, 217, and 218 – varied from 12.30 to up to 13 meters in the draft, always following the safety standards determined by the port authority.
Source: Datamar News