The private pier of Cattalini Terminais Martimos now features an interior berth with a draft of 12 meters, up from 11.50 meters. The rise was formally announced last week. The safety of ship maneuvers was validated by the Paranaguá Pilotage and the maritime and port authorities. With the modification, each vessel can now carry 2,000 tons more of liquid bulk. The company’s CEO, José Paulo Fernandes, claims that upgrades to maritime, land infrastructure, and investments in dredging “assure safety, agility in operations, and a reduction in freight costs.” The external berth was expanded to 12.8 meters, while the internal berth was raised to the current 12 meters. Ships with lengths of 229 and 190 meters can both fit inside the structure.
Source: Portos e Navios (*Translated by Ia Niani)