Southern Brazil’s largest container terminal participates at booth E100
From April 14 to 16, TCP, the company that manages the Paranaguá Container Terminal, will participate in the 30th edition of Intermodal South America, the largest logistics, freight transport, and foreign trade event in the Americas. During the fair, the company will present to the market a new cycle of investments in infrastructure and operational efficiency, which includes the expansion of rail operations and a package of approximately R$ 160 million for the acquisition of machinery.
Intermodal South America brings together around 50,000 logistics and supply chain professionals, as well as more than 500 exhibiting companies. This year, TCP returns to booth E100, with 102 m², and will feature the participation of around 30 professionals from the commercial, shipping, logistics, operations, engineering, environmental, customer service, and institutional departments, among others.
Among the announced projects is the construction of a third rail line within the operational area, an initiative carried out in partnership with Brado Logística that is expected to increase rail handling capacity at the Terminal by approximately 20%. The investment plan also includes the acquisition of two new STS cranes, as well as terminal tractors and reach stackers, expanding the port’s operational capacity.
According to Giovanni Guidolim, TCP’s commercial, logistics, and customer service manager, the trade show will be an opportunity to discuss new logistics opportunities with clients and partners. “Intermodal is an important moment for us to engage with the market and present the advancements that have been strengthening TCP’s infrastructure and services. In addition to the railway expansion, we will share other operational improvements and logistics solutions that consolidate the Terminal as one of the main hubs for Brazilian foreign trade,” he states.
Among the main markets served by the railroad are pulp and paper exporters in the Ortigueira (PR) region and the poultry agro-industrial hubs in Cascavel and Cambé. The mode is also establishing itself as an alternative for importing containers destined for the interior of Paraná, expanding logistics integration between the port and the hinterland.
Another ongoing project is the expansion of infrastructure for refrigerated containers, scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. The increase in the number of reefer yard plugs will reinforce TCP’s position as the largest refrigerated container storage complex in South America, expanding its capacity to serve the export chains for proteins and frozen foods.
Infrastructure and Connectivity Strengthen the Terminal’s Competitiveness
With a track record dating back to 1998, TCP has handled over 20 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) throughout its 28-year history. In 2025, the Terminal recorded a record throughput of 1.663 million TEUs, consolidating its position for the second consecutive year as the largest port terminal in southern Brazil.
In addition to the reefer yard, the Terminal’s infrastructure includes its own bonded warehouse, a specialized area for dangerous goods, and a team dedicated to handling project cargo. The Terminal has also established itself as the country’s largest export corridor for meat and frozen goods, with over 3.5 million tons shipped in 2025 alone.
Another recent advancement was the expansion of the operational draft, which refers to the depth between the waterline and the deepest part of the ship. Since 2024, the draft at the Port of Paranaguá has been increased from 12.10 meters to 13.30 meters. With an additional 1.20 meters, it is estimated that container ships can carry over 900 additional full TEUs per voyage, reducing costs and increasing the Terminal’s competitiveness and operational capacity.
According to Carolina Merkle Brown, TCP’s commercial manager for shipowners and market intelligence, the combination of port infrastructure, maritime connectivity, and integrated logistics solutions strengthens the Terminal’s position in foreign trade. “Today we have one of the most comprehensive portfolios of maritime services among Brazilian ports, with 23 regular weekly services, including long-haul and coastal shipping. This connectivity ensures greater competitiveness, flexibility, predictability, and efficiency for shipowners, exporters, and importers who use the Paranaguá corridor to do business with the world,” she says.
Operational modernization and energy efficiency
Recent investments also include the expansion of the truck sorting area, which has been increased from two to four lanes, doubling the capacity for vehicle access to the terminal gate. TCP also has three high-capacity scanners for cargo inspection within the port area.
In the field of sustainability, the company was the first port terminal in Brazil to achieve ISO 50001 certification, focused on efficient energy management. TCP is also making progress on its plan to electrify yard operations. In January of this year, the Terminal launched a public tender to convert diesel-powered equipment to electric systems, an initiative that is part of the company’s emissions reduction strategy. Each piece of converted equipment can prevent the emission of approximately 257,000 kilograms of CO₂ per year.
The Terminal also holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, in addition to the ISPS Code and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status.
Event Details
Date: April 14–16, 2026.
Time: 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Location: Anhembi District, São Paulo.
TCP Booth: E100
