The number of trucks accessing the Port of Santos could rise by up to 145%, from 12,000 to 29,400 per day, with the implementation of the third lane on the Imigrantes Highway and the opening of the Santos 10 Container Terminal (STS10). While the expansion promises increased logistics capacity, experts warn of potential traffic chaos without urban infrastructure upgrades. Projects such as new viaducts, tunnel construction between Santos and Guarujá, and redesigned access roads are underway or proposed, but require synchronized execution. Trucking unions emphasize the urgent need for parking yards and traffic coordination systems to prevent congestion, especially in the Baixada Santista region. Authorities agree that major investments must include complementary planning to ensure port efficiency and urban mobility.
Source: A Tribuna / Datamar News
THIRD LANE ON IMIGRANTES AND MEGATERMINAL AT PORT OF SANTOS COULD INCREASE TRUCK TRAFFIC BY UP TO 145%
Published On - 3 de July de 2025