Paranagua Container Terminal to increase operational draught to 13 m

TCP announced is set to increase the operational draught of its Paranaguá Container Terminal in Brazil from 12.3 m to 13 m.

The new measure, which has been approved by Portos do Paraná (Paranaguá and Antonia Ports Administration), the Brazilian Navy and Pilotage, will provide safer operating conditions for the terminal’s entry and exit.

Thomas Lima, commercial and institutional director of the Paranaguá Container Terminal, said: “Now we are working on a well-defined plan, together with the Port Authority of Paraná, port authority, and pilotage, to move forward as soon as possible with the approvals for the deepening of the access channel, fundamental for the berthing of larger ships.