Port of Santa Catarina completes 15 years of history

The Port of Navegantes, Portonave, celebrates 15 years of history on October 21st. Generating transformation, opportunities and growth in the region and the country, it directly employs more than 1 thousand professionals. And over these years, at least 1 million people were reached in social initiatives, more than 10 million TEUs moved and 8,2 ship calls received.

The company began operations in 2007, as the first private container port terminal in the country, located on the left bank of the mouth of the Itajaí-Açu River. Currently, it is the 2nd largest in container movement in the country and leader in the South region, according to Datamar. Since 2016, it has represented more than 50% of the market share in Santa Catarina and, currently, 13% in Brazil.

In September this year, it broke the all-time record for container movement in a single month, with 110,7 thousand TEUs handled. Access to the Gate also had a record number of trucks entering and leaving, with 2,6 in a single day. However, more than standing out in movement and productivity in operations, the company has always been committed to social action, environmental management and integrity.

This year, another 15 million were transferred by the port to the municipality through the Service Tax (ISS).

Social commitment

Over the past few years, 70 social projects have been supported related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), all operating in Navegantes, with some being perpetuated throughout Brazil and the world.

The initiatives are focused on education, sport, sustainability, environment and culture, among them are the Porto para Elas, Programa Embarque na Tecnologia, Projeto Nadar, Projeto Dançar e Brilhar and Somos do Mar.

Achievements and recognitions

Portonave is a national reference in customer service. In March, it was certified by the Ibero-Brazilian Institute of Customer Relations (IBRC) as the “Port with customers with the best experience and journey in Brazil”.

It also stands out for achieving ISO certifications, the most recent being ISO 37001, referring to the Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption System, placing Portonave in a select group of 32 global companies in the IAF-31 segment (Transportation, Storage and Communication) with the recognition. In addition to having certifications 9001 – Quality Management, 14001 – Environmental Management System, and 45001 - Occupational Health and Safety Management System.

Another significant achievement was the Authorized Economic Operator (OAS) certification in 2016, being the first port terminal in the country to meet the requirements of the World Customs Organization Committee (WCO) global program and obtain the title.

Equipment and better productivity

The company has modern and cutting-edge port equipment, which guarantees productivity, port efficiency and high quality services for its customers. It is currently the leader in average operational productivity in the country.

In total, the Operation has 5 Empty Container Forklifts, 5 Reach Stackers, 2 HCVM-T Scanners, 6 Post Panamax Port Containers, 40 Terminal Tractors and 18 Electrified Tractors.

The most recent acquisitions were two drones for port security and an Eco Reach Stacker from Kalmar, which reduces carbon emissions, which is expected to start operating by November.

Infrastructure

The Port has a 900-meter linear pier, which receives ships with a capacity of up to 350 meters in length and 48 meters in width (mouth) through the Evolution Basin, a yard with an area of ​​400 thousand m², and more than 2.430 reefer outlets.

And also, since 2009, Iceport, a fully automated cold store, has been offering logistics solutions for imports and exports with a static capacity of 16 thousand pallet positions.