Port of Imbituba has expanded its storage capacity with the opening of a new 6,400 m² warehouse in Area 6-1, close to Pier 3. The structure is dedicated to the handling of iron ore and accommodates approximately 80,000 tons. The investment by the port operator SulNorte Logística seeks to meet the export demand for hematite and magnetite, mineral bulk that has already been shipped through the Port of Imbituba since November 2020. “In addition to the improvements and maintenance in the general infrastructure of the port, this new warehouse qualifies the port area to meet the needs of the market and adds greater operational efficiency”, says Fábio Riera, CEO of SCPAR Porto de Imbituba. In 2020, iron ore secured second place in the ranking of cargo handled at the port, representing 13.6% of the total volume handled. The SulNorte project foresees the construction of two more warehouses this year. Together, these future 4800m² modules will hold over 110,000 tons of static ore storage. “We expect to move approximately one million tons this year, which means a great impact on local job creation”, highlights Juliano Franco, SulNorte’s administrative manager.
Source: Datamar News