The Brazilian Navy’s Captaincy of Ports authorized Portocel, Suzano, and Cenibra’s terminal in Aracruz to receive ships up to 230 meters in length and 85 thousand deadweight tons, 21% more than the capacity allowed until now. In addition, the width of the access channel was increased by 2 meters, making it 160 meters. Portocel was initially built to transport the pulp production of the former Aracruz and Cenibra. Nowadays, in addition to the original product, the terminal handles other cargoes, including steel, industrial parts, ornamental stones, and water-soluble cellulose. The terminal’s newest customer, LD Celulose, which is already shipping through Portocel. Approximately 500 thousand tonnes are set to be exported through Aracruz.
Sources: A Gazeta/Datamar News