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January, 2010 – issue 6 |
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The Port Digest is a quarterly e-newsletter published by the Port of Itajaí Media and Press Advisory. It features in depth information and upcoming events on the Port of Itajaí, Rio Itajaí-Açú Dock Complex and some comprehensive coverage of the latest news affecting the Brazilian ports and the maritime industry. |
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January 8th, 2010 – Another batch of Sheet Piles.
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340 sheet piles, weighing 1,100 tons, carried on board BBC New York from Antwerp were discharged at the Port of Itajaí in January. These Piles will be used in the reconstruction of the berths damaged by November 2008 floods. For the Port of Itajaí Superintendent Antonio Ayres dos Santos, the arrival of sheet piles will accelerate the building process of berths 01 and 02 which should proceed steadily and swiftly, with no interruptions until conclusion. New berths should be ready within the deadline, set for May 2010 by the Special Secretariat of Ports. |
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The Port of Itajaí has upgraded its online services with an efficient online invoicing system. The new feature will enable carriers to enter freight bills directly via the online portal at www.portoitajai.com.br/faturas or by clicking the icon “faturas online” on the Port of Itajaí Homepage. The service is optional and those users who need to access billing information will first have to create an access account by entering 123456 and the CNPJ's number (the company's National Registry Number). To have an invoice generated, users will also need to E-mail a request to jorgeveiga@portoitajai.com.br who will promptly E-mail a confirmation to users after invoices have been processed and generated. “By using a simple, easy-to-navigate interface carriers will be able to readily access billing information online and print invoices very conveniently”, Ricardo Abdallah, the Port of Itajaí IT Helpdesk Manager said. |
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Most recently acquired by Teporti (Itajaí Terminal Co.), a new mobile harbor crane model MHC 200 (manufactured by Reggiane in Italy) is currently in operation. With maximum mobility, compact design, 100 tons of lifting capacity (mounted on rubber-tired chassis) Reggiane MHC 200 is able to handle up to 30 containers per hour. Teporti's CEO Júlio D'Ávila said the company has invested heavily in infrastructure and equipment technology and that the MHC 200 will greatly speed up handling operations, besides adding to service quality. “The MCH 200 is only the first of a series of high-tech container handling equipment Teporti will be purchasing this year”, Mr. D'Ávila added. Teporti is located on the right bank of Rio Itajaí-Açú River, has a 49 thousand square-meter cargo-handling area, storage capacity for 2,5 thousand containers, a parking area for 300 trucks, a 150 meter wharf ( to be extended to 300 meters) and is fully equipped to handle all import and export operations of vessels with a draught up to 6,4 meters. The container terminal has been carrying out a large expansion project that involves not only infrastructure and equipment upgrading but also dredging works to deepen the terminal draft to 9, 5 meters. |
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With a total of 593,270 TEUS of containers handled, Itajaí Port Complex ranked fourth amongst the top 10 Brazilian container ports between January and December of 2009. “Although we've fallen from second to the fourth-place ranking in number of containers handled, we still ranked very closely to our main competitors Rio Grande and Paranagua which handled 630,030 and 627,088 TEUS respectfully, over the same period. Nevertheless, already in the second quarter of 2009, the number of containers handled by the Port of Itajaí reached 290,042 against 285,029 and 277,030 TEUS handled by The Port of Rio Grande and Paranagua respectfully. Also, the Complex saw a remarkable increase in traffic flow over the period, mostly as a result of the gradual return of vessels, whose carriers had temporarily suspended their services to the Complex after the 2008 floods”, informed Robert Grantham, the Port of Itajaí Commercial Director. In 2009, the overall number of containers handled by the Complex showed a 14% backslide, yet 1% less than the 15% retraction previously forecast by the Special Secretariat of Ports for the average number of containers handled by each major Brazilian port. Imports through Itajaí Port Complex accounted for 2,57% of the total Brazilian import volume while exports represented 1,72%. While overall Brazilian export sales showed a 23,08% fall, Itajaí exports registered a 1,44% downturn. Total Brazilian exports showed a 26,22% retraction and Itajaí registered only a 3,02% backslide in 2009. The City of Itajaí imports and exports together account for 2, 11% of the country's total trade volume. |
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Commercial Director Media and Press Advisor Media and Press Advisory Translator Disclaimer : All information and views contained in the Port Digest Newsletter are strictly those of the Port of Itajaí Media and Press Advisory and is intended for information purposes only. All such information is provided in good faith and the Port of Itajaí excludes liability for any errors, omissions or misleading information (unless made recklessly or fraudulently) to the maximum extent permitted by law, together with all implied warranties in connection with such information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this newsletter. If you are not the intended recipient or if you believe you have received it in error, |
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