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27 May 2013
An extension to the Memorandum of Understanding among the Municipal Government of Presidente Kennedy, the State Government of Espírito Santo, and the companies involved with the project (TPK Logística S/A, and the Port of Rotterdam) has been signed to support the Project, especially including the infrastructures to connect the port to the main roads and railroad. This Memorandum reinforces the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2012.
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Results of the 2nd Baptize a Turtle Contest
16 December 2021
Porto Central is pleased to announce the results of the 2nd Baptize a Turtle Contest, created and promoted by Porto Central, with the technical support of Ecoes, Braço Social and Centro Tamar-ICMBio-MMA. The contest aimed to choose the name of baptism for three sea turtles found in the sands of the coastal beaches of Presidente Kennedy/ES during the 2021 season of […]
Renewable energy from offshore wind in the coastal region of Porto Central
02 December 2021
At the end of October 2021, Porto Central signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Votu Winds, a company that is developing a complex of offshore wind farms in the southern coastal region of the State of Espírito Santo, in the Municipalities of Itapemirim, Marataízes and Presidente Kennedy. The location of the Votu Winds project is […]
2nd Baptize a Turtle Contest
30 November 2021
This October, Porto Central started the second campaign of its Monitoring Program for Marine Chelonian, with the technical support of Ecoes, Braço Social and the Center Tamar-ICMBio-MMA, with the objective of monitoring the behavior of sea turtles that spawn on the coastal beaches of Presidente Kennedy/ES. Five satellite transmitters for each monitoring season will be installed on the […]
AmmPower signs MOU to provide green ammonia energy solutions to Porto Central
26 July 2021
AmmPower, based in Vancouver-Canada, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Porto Central, located in the State of Espírito Santo, near the state border with Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, for the development of a green ammonia production facility, storage and distribution. Porto Central is being developed as a new deep-water multipurpose industrial port […]
Petrobras signs Crude Oil and Oil Products Transshipment Agreement with Porto Central
13 July 2021
Petrobras and Porto Central signed on July 13th, 2021 an agreement for the performance of crude oil and oil products transshipment operations in the liquid bulk terminal at Porto Central, under development in the Municipality of Presidente Kennedy, in the south of the State of Espírito Santo. “Having the biggest player in the oil and […]
A Key Energy Hub in the Southeast of Brasil committed to a Sustainable Development
08 July 2021
A Key Energy Hub in the Southeast of Brasil committed to a Sustainable Development 8 July 2021 Porto Central is a unique and world-class industrial port complex, located in Southeast Region of Brazil, which will provide logistical excellence for the handling of different type of cargoes, such as crude oil & gas, grains, fertilizers, ores, […]
Interinstitutional Commission for Monitoring the Memorandum of Understanding of Porto Central was created
08 June 2021
State Ordinance nº 034-S published on May 17, 2021 formally established the Interinstitutional Commission for Monitoring the Memorandum of Agreement – CIMdA, as a deliberative body to decide on matters relating to or arising from the cooperative actions agreed in the Memorandum of Agreement celebrated between the State Espírito Santo, the Municipality of Presidente Kennedy […]
Porto Central participated in the 5th Meeting of the Integrated Logistics Chamber of the Brazilian Foreign Trade Association
14 May 2021
On May 14, 2021, Porto Central participated in the Meeting of the Integrated Logistics Chamber – CLI of the Brazilian Foreign Trade Association – AEB, which main theme was: “Cargo concentrating ports in the State of Espírito Santo: Proposals for the growth of exports and imports ”. The Brazilian Foreign Trade Association is a tradition […]
Porto Central makes presentation to the City Council of Presidente Kennedy
06 May 2021
This Thursday, May 6, 2021, Porto Central was present at the City Council of Presidente Kennedy to present to the members of the legislative branch, as well as to the general public, the current situation of Porto Central and its future perspectives. The director José Maria Vieira de Novaes gave a general presentation of the […]
Porto Central is qualified to operate with REIDI
22 March 2021
Porto Central was qualified by the Federal Revenue of Brazil through Executive Declaratory Act to operate under the Special Incentive Regime for Infrastructure Development (REIDI). REIDI is a tax incentive instituted by Law nº 11.488/2007 and regulated by Decree nº 6.144/2007 that suspends the levy of PIS and COFINS on goods or services destined to […]
Porto Central participated in a working meeting with the Vice Governor of the State of Espírito Santo
27 January 2021
On January 27, 2021, Porto Central participated in a working meeting with the State Government of Espírito Santo and the Municipality of Presidente Kennedy with the objective to present the socioeconomic programs of Porto Central and the Social Participation Forums, namely CAMPOC – Monitoring Committee of Socioeconomic Monitoring Program, CGDR – Monitoring Committee of Regional […]
Porto Central participated in a working meeting with the State Government of Espírito Santo and the Municipality of Presidente Kennedy
11 January 2021
The directors of Porto Central, José Maria Vieira de Novaes and José Salomão Fadlalah, participated in the first working meeting of the year between the State Government of Espírito Santo in the presence of Governor Renato Casagrande and the Municipality of Presidente Kennedy in the presence of the elected mayor Dorlei Fontão. The General Director […]
Porto Central announces the winners of the Batize A Turtle Contest
17 December 2020
Porto Central is pleased to announce the result of the “Batize a Tartaruga” Contest, created and promoted by Porto Central, with the technical support of Ecoes, Braço Social and Centro Tamar-ICMBio-MMA. The contest aimed to choose the name of baptism for three sea turtles caught in the sands of the beaches of the coast of […]
Baptize a Turtle Contest
10 December 2020
On November, Porto Central began its Monitoring Program for Marine Chelonian, with the technical support of Ecoes, Braço Social and the Center Tamar-ICMBio-MMA, with the objective of monitoring the behavior of sea turtles that spawn on the beaches of coastal region of Presidente Kennedy/ES. Five satellite transmitters for each monitoring season will be installed on […]
Espírito Santo Refinery Project in Porto Central
26 November 2020
During the event Espírito Santo Plan – Conscious Living, held today (26/11), in Vitória/ES, with the presence of the State Governor Renato Casagrande and other public and private authorities, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the companies EnP, Oil Group and Porto Central to develop the project RefinES (Espírito Santo Refinery). RefinES is being […]
Porto Central held the Seminar IV: The Importance of Qualified Labor
11 November 2020
On November 11, 2020, Porto Central and DVF Consultoria held the Virtual Seminar IV with the theme “The Importance of Qualified Labor”, which aimed to present to the managers of the participation forums of the Socioeconomic Programs of Porto Central the importance of professional qualification of the hired labor and the offers of courses and […]
Dialogue with the Fishing Community of Porto Central’s Area of Direct Influence
28 October 2020
On October 28, 2020, Porto Central held a virtual meeting with representatives of the Fishing Communities located in its Area of Direct Influence (AID) to align the expectations of the communities with the implementation of Porto Central port complex in the Municipality of Presidente Kennedy/ES. Colonies Z1, Z14 and Z8 and the entire fishing community […]
Logistics Platform Southern Capixaba was the center of the debate in virtual event
21 October 2020
Logistics Platform Southern Capixaba was the center of the debate in virtual event 21 October 2020 The Southern Espírito Santo Business Movement – MESSES, in partnership with the Government of the State of Espírito Santo, through the State Development Secretary, FINDES – Federation of Industries of Espírito Santo and Porto Central promoted on October 21, […]
Porto Central presents the project for the United Kingdom
20 October 2020
This Tuesday, October 20, 2020, Porto Central project was the main theme of the event “Port Development in Brazil – presenting Porto Central to the United Kingdom” organized by the Department of International Trade (DIT) in partnership with the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain. The purpose of the event was to present business […]
Porto Central participates in the event “Invest in Brazil Infrastructure” promoted by Apex-Brasil
20 October 2020
On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, the President of Porto Central, José Maria Novaes, was one of the panelists at the event “Invest in Brazil Infrastructure – Ports Edition” promoted by Apex-Brasil – Brazilian Export and Marketing Promotion Agency Investments. The event aimed to present an overview of the Brazilian port sector seeking to attract new […]
Porto Central participated in a meeting on Sustainable Regional Development
15 October 2020
On Thursday, October 15, 2020, Porto Central participated in the meeting by videoconference with the team of researchers from the DRS Project – Sustainable Regional Development – Arrangement 1 of the Central South and South Coast Microregions of Espírito Santo. The meeting is part of the technical cooperation activities between the Federal University of Espírito […]
Porto Central succesfully concluded the Seminar III: Associativism and Cooperativism
14 October 2020
Porto Central and DVF Consultoria held on Wednesday, October 14, the Virtual Seminar III with the theme “Associativism and Cooperativism”, which aimed to present to the managers of Porto Central Socioeconomic Programs committees the importance of associativism and cooperativism for their institutions. The topic addressed has a strong articulation with the Socioeconomic Programs of Porto […]
Porto Central held the first serie of the event called “Institutional Presentations”
30 September 2020
Porto Central, with support from DVF Consultoria, held the first event called “Institutional Presentations” on September 30th, 2020, at 5:00 pm via the Zoom Platform, in order to present the Federal Institute of Espírito Santo (IFES) , Federal Institute of Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ) and Federal Fluminense Institute (IFF). The objective of the event was […]
Dialogue with Quilombola Community of Boa Esperança and Cacimbinha
16 September 2020
On September 16th, 2020, Porto Central held a virtual meeting with representatives of the Quilombola Communities of Presidente Kennedy/ES, located in Boa Esperança and Cacimbinha, to align the expectations of the communities with the implementation of Porto Central port complex in the Municipality of Presidente Kennedy/ES. Ten members from the quilombola communities were present at […]
Porto Central held the Seminar II called “Impacts of Large Enterprises in the Regions: Case CSP (Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém – CE)”
09 September 2020
Porto Central, with the support from DVF Consultoria, held the second virtual seminar called “Seminar II – Impacts of Large Enterprises in the Regions: Case CSP (Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém – CE)”, on September 9th, 2020, at 5pm via the Zoom Platform, for guests and members of CAMPOC – Monitoring Committee for the Socioeconomic Monitoring […]
Porto Central presents the Current Situation and Perspectives of the Project in a Virtual Seminar for the Management Committees of the Socioeconomic Programs
26 August 2020
Porto Central, with the support from DVF Consultoria, held the first Virtual Seminar on August 19, 2020, at 5 pm on the Zoom Platform, with the theme “Porto Central: Current Situation and Perspectives”. The seminar aimed to present the current status of the project and the perspectives for the Southern region of Espírito Santo and […]
Porto Central presents the project at an event on International Cooperation between China and Brazil
12 August 2020
The Consulate General of China in Rio de Janeiro has been promoting a series of webinar seminars on international cooperation against Covid-19 with themes aimed at exchanging experiences in the treatment of Covid-19, strengthening traditional medical research and promoting economic and trade between China and Brazil. On August 11th, the Ninth Session of the Webinar […]
Meetings of the Management Committees of Porto Central’s Socioeconomic Programs
05 August 2020
Meetings of the Management Committees of Porto Central’s Socioeconomic Programs 5 August 2020 After the Online Signing Ceremony of the Technical Cooperation Terms of the Socioeconomic Monitoring Program (PMSE), Regional Development Support Program (PADR) and Mobilization and Demobilization Program (PMD), the Management Committees were formed, with the participation of members and substitutes appointed to represent […]
Dredger from the Dutch Van Oord films Porto Central area as it passes by President Kennedy
25 July 2020
In the morning of this Saturday, July 25th, a dredge ship belonging to the Dutch company Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors, stopped in front of the area where Porto Central project will be installed while on its way to the Port of Santos, after concluding dredging activities at the Port of Ubu in Anchieta/ES. […]
Porto Central participated in an online meeting with Espírito Santo federal delegation, FINDES and the Minister of Infrastructure.
15 July 2020
Porto Central participated last Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in an event coordinated by Senator Rose de Freitas and the Federation of Industries of Espírito Santo (FINDES), with the Minister of Infrastructure Tarcísio Freitas to discuss the State’s infrastructure projects. From Espírito Santo, in addition to Senator Rose, the President of Findes, Léo de Castro and […]
Porto Central successfully concluded the Online Signing Ceremony of the Technical Cooperation Terms with public and private institutions
27 May 2020
On May 27, Porto Central held an Online Singing Ceremony of the Technical Cooperation Terms with several public and private institutions to create forums for social participation in the following Socioeconomic Programs of Porto Central: • Socioeconomic Monitoring Program (PMSE) • Regional Development Support Program (PADR) • Mobilization and Demobilization Program (PMD) These socioeconomic programs […]
Porto Central started the construction of a seedling nursey to preserve the species of local flora
24 April 2020
In order to comply with the environmental conditions established by IBAMA in its Environmental License, Porto Central began the construction of a sandbank vegetation seedling nursery to meet the Germplasm Rescue Subprogram. This is one of the four subprograms of the flora protection program that will be carried out during the installation of the port. […]
Porto Central issues request for proposal for tugboat services in the port
17 April 2020
Porto Central is still able to continue its preparations to start the construction of its deep-water port in the Municipality of Presidente Kennedy, located at the southern end of the State of Espírito Santo in Brazil. Porto Central launched on Thursday (16/04) a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) to obtain commercial proposals for contracting port tugboat […]
IBAMA issues ABIO to Porto Central
03 April 2020
Porto Central took an important step towards the preparation for the start of the port construction with the obtaining of the Authorization for Capture, Collection and Transport of Biological Material (ABIO) issued by IBAMA. The ABIO for the terrestrial fauna was issued on February 20th and the ABIO for the marine fauna was issued this […]
Porto Central maintains activities aimed at the start of the port construction, even from a distance
30 March 2020
Since the arrival of Covid-19 in Brazil, Porto Central has been carefully following the recommendations of public health agencies and the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure the health, safety and well-being of our employees, suppliers, customers, partners and the local community and, consequently, their families. Reinforcing this commitment and the collective efforts to prevent […]
Porto Central celebrates 5 years and begins a new stage of the project
17 December 2019
In 2019, Porto Central completed 5 years since its constitution. Porto Central was conceived to be a new private world-class industrial port complex with the goal of being a reference in logistics excellence, facilitating trade between Brazil and world markets in a reliable and attractive business environment. Over these years, we have overcome major challenges […]
Changed role of the Port of Rotterdam Authority in Porto Central
16 December 2019
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has been actively involved in the development of Porto Central since 2014. Over these years, the Port of Rotterdam together with its Brazilian partner, brought the project to the next stage that is the pre-construction phase of the port that brings also a new role of the Port of Rotterdam. […]
Porto Central and Van Oord sign Agreement for the implementation of the port
12 November 2019
On this Tuesday, November 12th 2019, Porto Central and Van Oord, one of the world leading companies in dredging and port construction, signed an Agreement for the implementation of Porto Central with the purpose of enabling the start of the port construction. The signing ceremony of the Protocol was held during the Development and Innovation […]
Porto Central successfully concluded its participation in the Presidencial Mission to China and Middle East
01 November 2019
Apex-Brasil (Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE), organized the Presidential Mission that was held during the visit of the President of Brazil to China, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia from October 24 to 30, 2019. The objective of the mission was to attract new […]
Espírito Santo State Government presented its unique potential together with Porto Central for the oil and gas industry
25 May 2019
On May 21, 2019 the State Government of Espírito Santo, through the State Development Secretary, promoted the Workshop: “Espírito Santo: a good place to live and invest in oil and gas”, focused to entrepreneurs and investors of the segment. The event was held at the Hotel Sofitel Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro from 3:00 p.m […]
Porto Central participated at OTC Houston 2019
09 May 2019
Porto Central, represented by its CEO José Maria Vieira de Novaes and Roland van Assche from the Port of Rotterdam, participated in the 50th celebration of OTC – Offshore Technology Conference held May 6-9, 2019 at NRG Park in Houston, Texas, USA. OTC Houston is one of the world’s largest gatherings of the oil and […]
Porto Central and Port of Pecém signed Protocol of Intentions for mutual cooperation
06 February 2019
Porto Central and the Port of Pecém signed on February 6, 2019 a Protocol of Intentions that aims to generate new business opportunities, investments and operational synergies between the two ports. The signing ceremony of the Protocol of Intentions was held at 2:00 pm at the Plenary of the Federation of Industries of Espírito Santo […]
SE/CZPE comes to Espírito Santo to discuss Porto Central ZPE
25 October 2018
On October 15, 2018, the State Secretary of Development of Espírito Santo Mr. José Eduardo Faria de Azevedo and Porto Central received a visit from the Executive Secretary of the National Council of Export Processing Zones – SE/CZPE, Ms. Thaise Pereira Pessoa Dutra, and its technical team, to discuss the creation of the ZPE in […]
Porto Central was present at Rio Oil & Gas 2018
01 October 2018
Porto Central was present at 18th edition of Rio Oil & Gas 2018, the largest event of the oil & gas industry in Latin America. The fair took place from September 24 to 27 at the Riocentro Convention Center in Rio de Janeiro and brought together more than 40.000 visitors. Porto Central participated in the […]
Port of Rotterdam approved its 2nd participation in Brazil
10 September 2018
On August 31, 2018, the Shareholders of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, the Municipality of Rotterdam and the Dutch Government, approved its second participation in Brazil, in the Port of Pecém located in the State of Ceará, also known as CIPP S.A (Companhia de Desenvolvimento do Complexo Industrial e Portuário de Pecém). This milestone is […]
Porto Central was present at Cachoeiro Stone Fair 2018
10 September 2018
From 28 to 31 August 2018, the city of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, in the south of Espírito Santo State, hosted another edition of Cachoeiro Stone Fair, an important event in the marble and granite sector. The region around Cachoeiro de Itapemirim is considered to be the largest processing center of ornamental stones in Latin America […]
President Kennedy concluded the Strategic Planning 2018-2035 of the Municipality
12 July 2018
President Kennedy’s Strategic Planning 2018-2035 outlines goals and actions for the next 20 years of the municipality and it was concluded on March 7th, 2018. As part of the project, a full diagnosis was elaborated of President Kennedy, pointing out priority actions that the administration should adopt, suggesting initiatives in strategic sectors such as health, […]
Porto Central concluded the second stage of the nautical simulations of vessel maneuver
12 July 2018
Porto Central is a multipurpose deep-water port that will enable access to a wide range of vessels, from Panamax to Valemax and VLCC’s. To ensure the highest standards of safety and efficiency in the maneuvers of vessel entry and exit, Porto Central conducted two real time nautical simulations in the polytechnic school of the University […]
President Kennedy’s City Council approved the Municipal Master Plan
12 July 2018
On April 26, 2018, the City Council of President Kennedy approved the Municipal Master Plan – “PDM” of President Kennedy. The PDM is an important legal instrument of urban development planning. It has the objective to plan the physical, economic and social growth of the city, guaranteeing the population’s well-being and quality of life. With […]
Porto Central stands out in the 25th Edition of Intermodal South America 2018
16 March 2018
Intermodal South America is the most important event in Latin America for logistics, cargo transport and foreign trade. This year the 25th Edition of Intermodal South America was held on March 13, 14 and 15 at the São Paulo Expo in the City of São Paulo-Brazil. Porto Central was present as an exhibitor, sharing an […]
Porto Central General Cargo Terminal advances with the partnership with Hunan Tidfore
13 March 2018
Porto Central is a multipurpose port for the installation of various types of port terminals, including a large-scale terminal dedicated for the handling of general cargoes, such as ornamental stones, fertilizers, vehicles, dry bulk, among others. On August 2017, Porto Central signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the group TECAMULT – Terminal de Cargas Multimodal […]
PORTO CENTRAL RECEIVES GREEN LIGHT FROM IBAMA
02 March 2018
PORTO CENTRAL has received from IBAMA today the Installation License! The license paves the way for the construction of this unique world-class port in the State of Espírito Santo in Brazil. PORTO CENTRAL is a joint venture formed by the Port of Rotterdam and TPK Logística S.A and will be a deep-water industrial port complex […]
Public Meeting in Presidente Kennedy updates community on the progress of Porto Central
06 February 2018
According to the licensing process of Porto Central, on January 25, at 7pm, Porto Central and IBAMA promoted a Public Meeting in the Auditorium of the Municipal Secretary of Education – SEME III in Presidente Kennedy/ES, with the objective to present to the communities of the area of influence of the port, among them, Presidente […]
Porto Central received Chinese delegation in Vitória
07 November 2017
Porto Central received on October 19 a delegation from the Chinese province of Hunan, led by its Governor, Sr. Xie Chao Ying, and its Economic and IT division team. The meeting also had the presence of representatives from CRRC, China’s large state-owned company of infrastructure and railway construction, and Hunan Tidfore, a global company active […]
Porto Central attended OTC Brasil 2017
07 November 2017
Porto Central participated in October 24-26 at OTC Brasil in Rio de Janeiro, a traditional event of the oil and gas sector organized by IBP (Brazilian Petroleum Institute) and OTC (Offshore Technology Conference). The event hosted leading professionals, superintendents and executives from the world’s largest oil and gas companies that promoted the development of new […]
Optimism with ANP’s oil and gas auctions
31 October 2017
Brazil’s federal regulatory body for the oil and gas industry, ANP – National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels, resumed oil and gas offshore drilling rights auctions after several years without major auction. On September 27, ANP held a public session to present the bids for the 14th Round for oil and gas exploration […]
Porto Central signed a MoU for the development of the general cargo terminal in the port
23 August 2017
On August 22 2017, the city of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim/ES held the official opening ceremony of the 44th edition of Cachoeiro Stone Fair at Carlos Caiado Barbosa Exhibition Park. During the opening ceremony, Porto Central signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of a General Cargo Terminal in Porto Central together with the developer […]
Porto Central was present at the Fair MEC SHOW 2017
21 July 2017
Porto Central was present at one of the largest industrial events in the state, the Metalmechanics, Energy and Automation Fair – MEC SHOW, held on July 18 to 20 at the Carapina Exhibition Park in Serra/ES. The event brought together national and international suppliers and industries from the mining, pulp, steel, naval, oil and gas […]
Porto Central took office as member of the CIMdA in the event that released the Strategic Planning of Presidente Kennedy
07 July 2017
On the afternoon of July 6, 2017, the Government of Espírito Santo State and the Municipality of Presidente Kennedy promoted the event for the release of the Strategic Planning of Presidente Kennedy Municipality, for the signature of the FUNDESUL’s regulation and for the signing of the term of possession of CIMdA. The event was held […]
Porto Central presents the project status and PBA’s to the regional community
30 June 2017
Porto Central participated on June 28, 2017 of the Alignment Meeting on the activities for the installation of Porto Central held in the City Council of Presidente Kennedy. The meeting discussed about the status of Porto Central project and had presentations on the Professional Training Program and the Regional Development Support Program. The meeting was […]
Porto Central is prequalified to receive finance from FI-FGTS
09 June 2017
The FI-FGTS Investment Fund, managed by Caixa Econômica Federal, has the purpose to use its resources in investments in construction, renovation, expansion or implementation of infrastructure projects on highways, ports, waterways, railways, airports energy and sanitation. On January 31, 2017, Caixa Econômica Federal issued the Public Call Notice nº 01/2017 to select proposals for investment […]
Porto Central participated at Argus Latin America Energy Week
05 June 2017
Porto Central participated in the Argus Latin America Energy Week held in the week of May 22 to 26, 2017 at the Sheraton Hotel in Rio de Janeiro. The event included the Argus Rio Crude Conference, one of the largest events in Latin America on oil production and distribution, at which we participated for the […]
Porto Central successfully concluded its participation at Intermodal South America 2017
17 April 2017
Intermodal South America is one of the largest event in the Americas for logistics, transport and foreign trade. The fair has been held for more than 20 years and brings together the main players in the international and national market. This year Intermodal South America was held on April 4, 5 and 6 at the […]
Porto Central participated in important events in the Netherlands
29 March 2017
The Director of Porto Central attended on March 21 the Brazil Network Day in The Hague. The event, organized by the Brazilian Embassy and supported by the Municipality of The Hague, brought together more than 300 entrepreneurs with the purpose of promoting presentations and investment opportunities between Brazil and the Netherlands. In addition, on March […]
ANTAQ and Porto Central sign Agreement for construction and operation of Porto Central
21 March 2017
Porto Central and the Ministry of Transports, Ports and Civil Aviation / National Waterway Transport Agency signed the Agreement, which authorizes the start of the construction and operation of the industrial port complex in the Municipality of Presidente Kennedy/ES. The signing ceremony was held on March 21, 2017 in Brasília in the presence of Porto […]
ANTAQ approves the signature of the Agreement for the construction and operation of Porto Central
20 January 2017
On January 18, 2017, ANTAQ – the National Waterways Transportation Agency, responsible for regulating and authorizing the exploration of port activity in Brazil, published the Resolution nº 5.192 on January 17, 2017, which approves the signing of the Agreement between the Ministry of Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation and Porto Central, as all the legal […]
Porto Central attended Rio Oil & Gas Conference 2016
18 November 2016
Porto Central visited the Rio Oil & Gas Conference held in Rio de Janeiro-Brazil from 24 to 27 October 2016. This event is held every two years and gatheres all the major oil & gas players active in Brazil. This conference is one of the largest in its kind and received more than 34.200 visitors […]
Porto Central participated at the 9th PIANC-COPEDEC Conference
10 November 2016
Porto Central participated in the 9th International Conference on Coastal and Port Engineering in Developing Countries – PIANC COPEDEC held every four years in a developing country. During October 16 to 21, 2016, the National Agency of Waterway Transport – ANTAQ hosted the ninth edition in the City of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The conference […]
Porto Central and Van Oord sign innovative development & construction agreement
07 October 2016
Porto Central S.A., a Brazilian joint venture between the Port of Rotterdam and TPK Logística, and Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors, one of the leading international dredging companies, signed an agreement for the development and construction of Porto Central. Porto Central is a greenfield multipurpose port being developed in Espírito Santo, Brazil. Porto Central […]
Porto Central participated at the Cachoeiro Stone Fair and signed a Protocol of Intentions to develop a Free Trade Zone in Porto Central
26 August 2016
Porto Central participated at the 42ª International Marble and Granite Fair held in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim/ES between 23 to 26 august, 2016. The event also was attended by several renowned authorities, such as State Governor Paulo Hartung, State Secretary of Development, José Eduardo Azevedo, President of Findes, Marcos Guerra, Mayor of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Carlos […]
Porto Central participated at the 9th Fair MEC SHOW
01 August 2016
Porto Central participated in the 9th Fair of Metal Mechanics, Energy and Automation – MEC SHOW held on 26 to 29 July 2016 in Serra/ES. In the round of presentations of the Conference Espírito Santo Oil, Gas and Shipbuilding Industry the Conference brought debates about ongoing projects and projects under development in the State of […]
Porto Central participated at the International Seminar Brazil-Netherlands
01 July 2016
Porto Central participated at the International Seminar Brazil-Netherlands: Innovative Models in Logistic held on June 28, 2016 at the Chamber of Deputies in Brasília. The seminar was an initiative of the Parliament and the Dutch Embassy, with the institutional support from the National Congress, the Ministry of Transport and ANTAQ, in order to promote a […]
Porto Central participated at the Workshop of Maritime and Port Law in Vitória/ES
30 June 2016
Members of Porto Central participated at the Workshop of Maritime and Port Law held by the law firm Kincaid / Mendes Vianna on May 18, 2016 in Vitória/ES. Several renowned names in the maritime and port law were present in the event, including companies from the sector and authorities, such as the judge from the […]
Porto Central participated at the Multimodal Transport Seminar held by ANTT
24 June 2016
The National Agency of Land Transportation – ANTT held on June 15-16 in Brasília/DF the Seminar Multimodal Transport: Experiences and Challenges of Brasil and EU. The seminar is part of the project “Sector Dialogues – EU Brazil”, coordinated by the Ministry of Planning, which aims to promote the exchange of experiences and to stimulate the […]
Porto Central participated at Argus Rio Crude Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
18 May 2016
Porto Central participated for the 2nd time at Argus Rio Crude Conference, one of the most important conferences of the oil sector focusing on production and distribution in Latin America, which took place from May 9 to 11 in the Sofitel Hotel in Rio de Janeiro. The Conference brought together several players, private and public, […]
Porto Central participated at Argus LNG Conference
15 March 2016
After the success of Argus Rio Oil Conference in 2015, which attracted more than 350 participants from 20 countries of the world, Argus Latin America held for the first time a Conference focused on the LNG sector from 09 to 11 March, 2016, at the Windsor Atlantica Hotel in Rio de Janeiro. The Conference brought […]
Porto Central participated in the Port Management Program of Port of Rotterdam in 2016
14 March 2016
A representative of Porto Central participated in the Port Management Program by Port of Rotterdam held from 07 to 11 March, in the city of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. The course was attended by professionals working in ports and related industries from Sohar Port and Freezone in Oman, Ports in Indonesia, Turkey and Brazil, as […]
Porto Central becomes a member of the Brazilian Association of Thermoelectric Generators (ABRAGET)
29 February 2016
Porto Central becomes a member of the Brazilian Association of Thermoelectric Generators (ABRAGET) 29 February 2016 In February, 2016, Porto Central became a member of the Brazilian Association of Thermoelectric Generators (ABRAGET). ABRAGET is an association created in 2001 with the purpose to study, discuss and seek institutional solutions for all issues that make thermoelectric […]
Project Southeast Competitive points Porto Central as one of the priority projects for Brazil
09 November 2015
On October 26, 2015, the National Confederation of Industries (CNI) presented the conclusions of the study called “Project Southeast Competitive” that aimed to outline a diagnosis of the national logistics system in order to make the southeast states more competitive in the national and international market. The study analyzed 337 projects of expansion and modernization […]
Dutch ambassador and consuls visit Porto Central in Vitória/ES
21 October 2015
Representatives of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Brazil, led by the Dutch ambassador, Mr. Han Peters, visited on the morning of October 15, 2015 Porto Central’s office in Vitória/ES. On the same day, the Dutch delegation coordinated the Seminar: “Netherlands – Espírito Santo: development of partnerships”, held in the auditorium of the Federation of […]
Porto Central signs Protocol of Intention for the development of an Energy Cluster
21 October 2015
During an event on October 15, 2015, held in the auditorium of the Federation of Industries of Espirito Santo (FINDES) in Vitória/ES, a Protocol of Intentions was signed between the Espírito Santo State Government, the Port of Rotterdam, FINDES and Porto Central, in order to enable the development of an energy cluster adjacent to the […]
Porto Central signs the Protocol of Intentions to enable the installation of an ornamental rock warehousing and export terminal
25 August 2015
On August 25, 2015, Porto Central signed together with the State of Espiríto Santo, Municipality of Presidente Kennedy, Municipality of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim Municipalilty and the Ornamental Rocks, Lime and Limestone Industry Trade Union (SINDIROCHAS) a Protocol of Intentions to enable the installation of an ornamental rock warehousing and export terminal. The State of Espírito […]
Federal Government of Brazil announces the construction of the Railway between Vitória and Rio
01 July 2015
The Federal Government of Brazil announced on June 9, 2015 the railway project EF-118, linking Vitória to Rio de Janeiro and reaching to Porto Central. This railway project is of great importance to Porto Central, as it increases the cargo potentials for bulk cargoes such as iron ore, soybeans, corn and fertilizers. The railway project […]
Porto Central participation at Intermodal 2015
12 May 2015
Porto Central was present as an exhibitor for the first time at the prestigious logistics fair INTERMODAL SOUTH AMERICA 2015 held at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo from April, 7th to the 9th. Porto Central shared a booth with its sister ports, the Port of Rotterdam and the SOHAR Port and Freezone. All […]
The Governor of Espírito Santo State receives the executives of Porto Central and Port of Rotterdam in the Governor´s office “Palácio Anchieta”
02 February 2015
This monday morning, Paulo Hartung, the Governor of Espírito Santo State, received Roger Clasquin, Director of the Port of Rotterdam, and José Maria Vieira Novaes, CEO of Porto Central, in the Governor´s office “Palácio Anchieta”, in order to talk about the Porto Central Project. Also were present in the meeting the Espírito Santo Development Secretary, […]
Porto Central receives Preliminary Environmental License from IBAMA
05 December 2014
Porto Central is pleased to announce that the project to develop a world-class deep-water port in Brazil has been approved by IBAMA, the Brazilian Federal Environmental Agency. The Preliminary License for the project was issued on the 5th of December 2014. The Preliminary License approves the environmental feasibility of the project and defines the conditions […]
Porto Central joins Espírito Santo em Ação.
01 December 2014
Porto Central became a member of Espírito Santo em Ação (ES em Ação), “ES em Ação” is a non-governmental organization, that promotes a sustainable development and strengthening of the Espírito Santo economy. Founded in 2003, the ES em Ação has more than 500 members, including Vale, Arcelor Mittal, Cotia, Fibria, Odebrecht, Samarco, Garoto, amongst others. […]
Porto Central joins the Holland Brazil Chamber of Commerce (HBCC)
01 December 2014
Porto Central became a member of the Holland Brazil Chamber of Commerce (HBCC). The HBCC is a non-profit association with the purpose to promote trade and good will, and to foster business, financial and professional interests between the Netherlands and Brazil. The Chamber offers its members a Dutch industry valuable support through its sphere of […]
Porto Central team members participated in Port Management Program
15 October 2014
Porto Central team members participated in the Port Management Program, which it is organized annually by the Port of Rotterdam. The Port Management Program provides professionals with a higher qualification in ports and logistics. The program was held during October and November 2014 and consisted of presentations from a multidisciplinary point of view combined with […]
Porto Central at Rio Oil & Gas 2014
19 September 2014
Porto Central was present at the Rio Oil & Gas 2014, the event for the global oil & gas related industry that happens every 2 years in the City of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event is one of the largest in the world and all 5 pavilions were fully occupied with some 1.300 exhibitors. […]
Estudos técnicos em desenvolvimento
27 June 2014
A mobilização para os estudos técnicos estão progredindo. A empresa Fugro in Situ Geotecnia Ltda iniciou os trabalhos de sondagem em terra e em mar para levantamento de dados na área do porto que servirão como base para a conclusão do projeto para a construção do complexo portuário Porto Central. E os primeiros resultados já […]
Porto Central Joint-Venture Ceremony
29 April 2014
On April 29, 2014, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and TPK Logística S/A signed a joint venture agreement in Vitória, Espírito Santo State, Brazil, for the development of Porto Central, a major greenfield port on the Brazilian coast. The Joint-Venture signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Renato Casagrande, Governor of Espirito Santo State, Mr. Roger […]
Porto Central Master Plan presented for Rotterdam Team
02 April 2014
During the beginning of March 2014, a meeting was held in Rotterdam where the Porto Central team and the consulting company Royal HaskoningDHV presented the results of the first phase of the planning and engineering work of the Porto Central Master Plan. Royal HaskoningDHV, a world renown international engineering and project management company with over […]
Porto Central project and its importance to logistics of Brazil
27 March 2014
During the month of January 2014, Porto Central CEO José Maria de Novaes, together with Port of Rotterdam Representatives Mr. Marc Evertse and Mr. Peter Lugthart, were joined by Espírito Santo Senator Ricardo Ferraço in several visits to Federal Entities in Brasília to show the Porto Central Project and its importance to the logistics of […]
Technical studies under development
02 March 2014
Technical studies and investigations under development The mobilizations for technical studies and investigations are progressing. Fugro In Situ Geotechnical Ltda started work on the land and sea survey in order to collect data in the port area that will serve as the basis of design for the Porto Central construction project. The first results are […]
Port Management Course – Rotterdam
14 February 2014
Porto Central team members participated in the Port Management Course held by the Port of Rotterdam Authority from October 28th to November 8th, 2013. The annual program gives insight into all aspects of World Class Port Management and it has been developed by the Port of Rotterdam in particular for strategic international ports and/or international […]
New CEO Port Of Rotterdam Meets the Espírito Santo Governor and the Porto Central Team
22 December 2013
Mr. Allard Castelein was recently appointed the new CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority. As one of his acts in preparation for his new job, Mr. Castelein visited the City of Vitória, the Capital of Espírito Santo State, on November, 2013. During his visit Mr. Castelein met with the Governor of Espírito Santo, Mr. […]
Igreja Nossa Senhora das Neves Church
05 December 2013
The land where the port will be constructed is mostly uninhabited. But a historic church is located in the west side of the area. Once a year, the Nossa Senhora das Neves Church hosts a traditional feast, attracting about 50 thousand visitors from many places of Brasil. This tradition is very important to the local population, and […]
Public Hearing
13 November 2013
In November, 2013, IBAMA, the Brazilian Federal Government Environmental Protection Agency, which is analyzing Porto Central’s project and request for the Environmental License, held its Public Hearing with the local population. Over 500 residents from the Town of Presidente Kennedy, as well as from the surrounding towns, such as Marataizes, Sao Francisco de Itapoana – […]
Engineering
06 July 2013
The bidding for the basic engineering services has been concluded. Royal HaskoningDHV has been appointed to act as Porto Central’s Consultant and will assist in the final overall master planning, the infrastructure design and preparation of construction works for the first phase of the new port. Royal HaskoningDHV’s team also includes experts from ATP Engenharia […]
Porto Central expands your team in Vitoria
30 June 2013
The Porto Central team was expanded with additional professionals hired by the Port of Rotterdam, in partnership with the TPK Logística S/A, with the purpose to contribute technical expertise in the development of Porto Central project. In order to develop the construction of Porto Central, TPK Logística S/A and Port of Rotterdam signed a technical […]
New Regulatory Framework Port
10 June 2013
In June of 2013, the New Ports Law (Law 12.815/13) was enacted. The new rules expanded the horizons of private initiative, allowing the private port terminal operators the prerogative to operate third party cargoes. This initiative motivates investments in the port industry, especially in containerized cargo. With the application of the new law, Porto Central […]
Visit To Stakeholders
01 June 2013
Porto Central personnel made several meetings with the Project’s stakeholders, informing about the Project and the expected impacts, including local and state government officials, and with the local communities, as seen on the following photo. Porto Central is aware of the social responsibilities of a modern company and wants to be a contributor to the […]
Government Relations
27 May 2013
An extension to the Memorandum of Understanding among the Municipal Government of Presidente Kennedy, the State Government of Espírito Santo, and the companies involved with the project (TPK Logística S/A, and the Port of Rotterdam) has been signed to support the Project, especially including the infrastructures to connect the port to the main roads and […]
Railroad
27 May 2013
Meetings were held with federal and state government entities regarding the construction of the new railroad EF-354 which will connect the inland States Minas Gerais, Goiás and Mato Grosso, to the Brazilian East Coast. The construction of the new railroad will allow Porto Central be the new gateway for Brazilian exports through efficient logistics with […]
Business on board of the Oosterschelde!
25 March 2013
On March 22, the “Porto Central Business Network” event took place in Rio de Janeiro aboard the original Dutch sailing vessel, Oosterschelde. A good combination between Brazilian and international companies, the Government of the State of Espírito Santo, the Dutch Ambassador in Brazil and the Dutch Consul in Rio de Janeiro, banks and funds, as […]