The new port terminal in Santos will transport fertilizers, including Ammonium Nitrate. After the announcement of the new terminal, there were some controversies and concerns. The main issues are related to the transport of Ammonium Nitrate for fertilizers, a product similar to the one that caused the accident in Lebanon in August 2020. Bruno Stupello, director of development and regulation of the terminal, said that the transport of Ammonium Nitrate has already taken place on the left bank of the Port of Santos, with safety precautions, and no records of accidents so far. The investments of R$ 660 million will bring 5 million tons of fertilizer capacity and will help to better serve the national fertilizer segment. The Ministry of Infrastructure says that the change will bring more security and efficiency to the Port. This new terminal will allow the internal transport of cargo by rail, decreasing the number of trucks at the nearby of the port of Santos. Currently, the auction for the area is under public consultation and investments should start in 2023.
Source: Globalfert (*Translated by Ia Niani)