The Port
The Port
What is Porto Central?
Porto Central is a private industrial port complex that aims to serve terminals and industries from the most diverse business sectors. The Porto Central project was introduced in 2011 by TPK Logística S.A., whose acronym stands for “Terminal Presidente Kennedy”, controlled by the Polimix Organization, a company with origins in the region where the project was implemented.
It will be installed in the Municipality of Presidente Kennedy (ES), on 1,707.70 hectares, approximately 5 km from the border between the State of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro and 150 km south of the capital of Espírito Santo, Vitória. Within this area, 207.63 hectares are included for forest compensation and 26.88 hectares preserved for use in socio-cultural and environmental activities around the Nossa Senhora das Neves Church.
The port complex will serve the following main businesses: Oil and Natural Gas, Liquid Bulk, Energy, Offshore Support, Agribusiness, General Cargo, Containers, Minerals and Industrial. |
How big is Porto Central?
Porto Central will be installed in an onshore area of 1,707.70 hectares. In Phase 1, the occupied area will be 65.58 hectares. |
How will Porto Central work?
Porto Central will function as a port condominium, in which multiple users share the port’s infrastructure, facilities and services. Each company in the port condominium will be assigned to a specific area according to its needs, environmental aspects and impacts and operational capacity.
Porto Central S.A. is the managing company of the port condominium and is responsible for the construction, maintenance and administration of the port’s common port infrastructure (sea, land and utilities).
This collaborative model for the use and management of port facilities improves the efficiency and competitiveness of the port and its users, as well as promoting operational synergies and integration of port activities and industries. |
What types of ships will dock at the port?
Porto Central is a multipurpose deep-water port that will allow access for the most varied types of ships, including the largest in the world, from Panamax to Valemax and VLCCs.
– Panamax: refers to the maximum size of a ship that can pass through the Panama Canal locks.
– Valemax: these are some of the largest bulk carriers in the world, mainly used to transport iron ore.
– VLCC: is the acronym for “Very Large Crude Carrier”, referring to large oil tankers.
All nautical simulations were carried out with state-of-the-art simulators at TPN-USP, under the supervision of the Brazilian Navy and pilots from Espírito Santo. Tug operators and a maritime specialist from the Port of Rotterdam also participated in the simulations.
Will Porto Central be built in a public or private area?
The port will be built on private land. Part of the port area was expropriated by the State of Espírito Santo and made available to Porto Central through the issuance of debentures through Fundepar-ES. |
Does the port offer storage facilities?
Yes, the port provides space for the installation of all types of storage, especially those linked to the operating activities of the various terminals and industries in the port complex.
Are there repair and maintenance services for ships within the port?
Yes, the necessary infrastructure is provided within the port for ship repair and maintenance services, as well as for the construction, assembly and decommissioning of ships. This includes facilities such as shipyards, dry docks and other facilities to meet the maintenance and repair needs of the maritime fleet that will use the port.
What will be different about Porto Central compared to other ports?
Porto Central is a multi-purpose deepwater port. It is strategically located in the center of the Brazilian coast and differentiates itself from other ports in Brazil due to its ability to receive large ships and operate efficiently in a variety of segments, including solid and liquid bulk, containers, general cargo and industries.
Its central location offers significant logistical advantages, reducing land and sea transport distances to important domestic and international markets. Furthermore, the new port will likely feature modern infrastructure and cutting-edge technology, ensuring operational efficiency, shorter waiting times and greater cargo handling capacity. These characteristics make the new port an attractive option for companies looking for a competitive and efficient logistics solution in Brazil.
Why start building a port and not take advantage of the existing ones?
Starting the construction of a new port is necessary due to the limitations of the existing port infrastructure in Brazil. Many of today’s ports face challenges such as obsolete infrastructure, lack of depth to accommodate large ships, congestion due to queues of ships and operational inefficiencies. Furthermore, the expansion capacity of these ports is limited due to the lack of available space in adjacent areas.
Given the growing market demand and the need to maintain the country’s competitiveness in the global scenario, new ports are essential. Porto Central is planned to become a world-class, modern, deep-water, multi-purpose port, capable of meeting cargo transport needs effectively, providing greater capacity, flexibility and operational efficiency.
The construction of Porto Central is a strategic measure to meet growing demand, overcome the limitations of existing ports and ensure that Brazil maintains its position as an important player in international trade. |
What advantages will Porto Central offer investors?
The construction of Porto Central will offer significant advantages to investors, providing a substantial return on investment. With modern and efficient port infrastructure, investors can expect a more profitable and competitive operation, resulting in reduced logistics costs, greater profit margins and financial returns. Furthermore, the port’s strategic location offers unique logistical and commercial advantages.
Investors who choose to settle in Porto Central can benefit from easy access to important maritime trade routes, reducing transport costs and expanding their market reach to local and international destinations. Another advantage for investors is the ability to expand their business in a scalable way over time, as the port develops and grows. This creates additional investment and portfolio diversification opportunities.
Porto Central, as an industrial port complex, will provide a vibrant and sustainable economic ecosystem in the region. |
Why will Porto Central offer a more efficient route to Asia?
Its privileged position, in the center of the Brazilian coast, places Porto Central in close proximity to the main maritime trade corridors and international shipping routes, offering, in particular, an efficient route to the Asian market, reducing the total distance to be covered by the ships, reducing transport costs and travel time to destinations in Asia.
Furthermore, the location of Porto Central in the State of Espírito Santo, in the Southeast Region of Brazil, also offers easy access to other modes of land transport, such as highways, railways and pipelines, facilitating the efficient flow of goods to the port and to the interior of the country. |
What is the origin of the investment?
Private investment by Porto Central’s shareholders. |
What is the corporate origin of Porto Central?
The project is managed by the company “Porto Central Complexo Industrial Portuário S.A.”, a privately held company created in 2014, controlled by a single shareholder, the company TPK Logística S.A.
TPK Logística S.A. was created in 2011 by entrepreneurs from Espírito Santo with extensive experience in the areas of port operations, mining, civil construction, logistics, offshore industry and energy. The company’s main shareholder is the Polimix Organization, one of the largest concrete companies in Brazil, with more than 40 years of experience. Founded in 1976, the company is present in 185 units spread across 21 Brazilian states and 23 units in Latin America (Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Panama and Peru).
Which economic sectors will benefit from Porto Central?
A deep-water, multi-purpose port like Porto Central can benefit several economic sectors. Among them are: foreign trade, facilitating the transport of goods, increasing efficiency and reducing logistics costs for importers and exporters; industries, allowing access to imported raw materials and inputs efficiently, as well as the flow of finished products for export and national distribution through the different logistics modes that access the port; oil, natural gas and energy sector, given the port’s proximity to producing fields and energy generation potential; agricultural and mining sector, enabling the installation of large-scale terminals for the export of products produced in the port’s hinterland; tourism, which can boost the number of visitors arriving in the region; various sectors providing engineering services, communication, road and rail transport, logistical services, socio-environmental services, among countless others.
Are there conflicts between the project area and authorization processes for mineral research? Which?
The project area was subject to a provisional mining blockade by the ANM (National Mining Agency).
