The port complex of Itajaí and Navegantes reached the milestone of 600 rotations in the new evolution basin area. The 600th maneuver was registered with the Portuguese vessel MSC Michela, 299.90 meters long and 48.20 meters wide. In 2019, the first phase of the project to expand the waterway access to the Itajaí and Navegantes Port Complex took place, enabling the arrival of ships of up to 350 meters. Before the completion of the first stage of the evolution basin, it was necessary to have a free cradle on both sides of the complex so that the rotation could be carried out, making it difficult to speed up the procedures. “It was a great satisfaction for the port authority of Itajaí to complete this very significant number of 600 maneuvers. This growth broke the Brazilian record for receiving the largest container ship on June 17 of last year, the APL Paris (347.04 x 45.27). This project also ensured that our port remains useful for the market, increasing productivity and achieving results after nearly a decade of planning”, said Fábio da Veiga, superintendent of the Port of Itajaí.
Source: Portos e Navios (*Translated by Ia Niani)