PORT OF PARANAGUÁ SETS NEW RECORD FOR CORN LOADING

The Port of Paranaguá set a new record by loading 77,000 tons of corn onto the MV Minoan Pioneer. This was enabled by increasing the operational draft from 13.1 m to 13.3 m, boosting per-ship capacity. The milestone highlights the port’s export surge, with 4.57 million tons of corn handled in 2025, a 351% increase over 2024, driven by a record harvest and international demand. Paranaguá’s growth stands out nationally as much of Brazil’s production has been used domestically, notably for ethanol. Future expansion will be accelerated by the Access Channel concession, a BRL 1.2 billion project to deepen the draft to 15.5 m. This will allow ships to carry up to 14,000 tons more, solidifying Paranaguá as a strategic agribusiness hub.
Source: BE News (*Translated by Ia Niani)