A delegation from the Ministry toured the terminal’s infrastructure, which is a benchmark for modernization, technological investments, and efficiency in the sector
TCP, the company that manages the Paranaguá Container Terminal, hosted the opening of the 7th edition of the Port Innovation Caravan last Tuesday morning (5). The event, organized by the Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor) in partnership with the National Waterway Transportation Agency (ANTAQ), brought together officials and experts to discuss the sector’s future. As the largest terminal in southern Brazil, TCP presented its existing solutions and future projects, while emphasizing its strategic role in Brazilian foreign trade.
“It is a privilege to host the 7th meeting of the Caravan promoted by MPor, now based in Paranaguá. TCP constantly invests in technology to offer world-class operations, and sharing these practices with so many key players in the sector strengthens the innovation ecosystem that Brazil needs in the port sector,” says Rafael Stein Santos, institutional superintendent at TCP.
The program began with an institutional presentation highlighting TCP’s leadership as the largest container terminal in southern Brazil. Advances such as the increase in operational draft depth, which reached 13.30 meters, and the storage capacity for refrigerated cargo, which features 5,268 plugs, were also discussed. The group learned about the investment plan of over half a billion reais executed over the past five years, aimed at increasing productivity and modernizing the equipment fleet.
“TCP is an example of innovation on multiple fronts and in various areas—not only technological and operational, but also social, environmental, and governance-related. For this reason, the Caravan’s visit to the Terminal was essential. This is a good example of benchmarking, showing how we should have, throughout the entire port system, an organizational structure and a level of investment similar to those implemented by TCP. The participants had the opportunity to understand what is possible, what yields results, and what adds value to the business,” states Tetsu Koike, Director of the Sectoral Policies, Planning, and Innovation Program.
During the technical visit, the Caravan toured the operational areas, observing the rail spur that provides direct access to the primary zone and the import warehouse, dedicated to customer operations and the Federal Revenue Service. Sustainability was addressed through decarbonization initiatives—aligned with the Port Authority’s strategic planning—including energy efficiency projects applied to crane and forklift operations.
“More than just moving cargo, our infrastructure generates value for the State of Paraná. Through the Innovation Caravan, TCP demonstrated how the modernization of the yard and the new integrated systems boost productivity in a sustainable manner, ensuring the necessary competitiveness for all exporters and importers who move cargo through Paranaguá,” emphasized Lígia Bahr, institutional and regulatory manager.
In addition to investments in equipment, TCP highlighted the use of logistics intelligence to optimize cargo loading and unloading flows, reinforcing its position as one of the most efficient hubs in the country. The Port Innovation Caravan continues to tour Brazil’s major logistics centers, promoting integration between government and the private sector to modernize the nation’s infrastructure.
