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The Port of Pecem, in the state of Ceara, moved 444,999 TEU between January and August 2025, a result of 37% over the same period of the previous year, according to data from the complex. Growth was driven by the consolidation of four regular containers routes: two to Europe, one for the United States and since this year a new route to Asia. Only this route already accounts for 15% of the busy total, reinforcing the position of Pecem as a strategic logistics hub.
The Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, stressed that the performance reflects the logistics potential of the Northeast and the importance of investments in infrastructure for the country. The result of Porto do Pecem shows the strength of Ceara and the Northeast in foreign trade and reinforces the importance of investments in port infrastructure. With the expansion works and the arrival of new enterprises, we will expand Brazils competitiveness, generate jobs and further open the country to the international market, he said.
The President of the Pecem Complex, Maximiliano Quintino, highlighted the positive results recorded this year. By 2025, we have already reached 444,999 TEUs, a growth of 37% over the previous year. The new route to Asia, which began this year, already represents 15% of container movement and has been fundamental for this result. With the implementation of cradle 11, the expansion of pier 2 and the construction of the utility corridor, we will have even more capacity to meet the complex production chain and strategic ventures, as Green hydrogen hub, transnordestine, supergasbras and dyslub, he said.
Over the past three years, he has moved 53 million tons: 16.9 million by 2022, 17.1 million in 2023 and 19 million in 2024. From January to June this year, there were 9.5 million tons, growth of 6.7% over the same period last year. Currently, Porto concentrates 79.8% of Cearas port movement, while the port of Fortaleza accounts for 20.1%.
Cabotage is the most commonly used navigation type, representing 63% of the total moved between 2022 and 2025, compared to 37% of the long course. Among the main goods moved in Porto, containers occupy the first position (4.0 million tons), followed by iron ore (2.5 million tons) and iron and steel (1.7 million tons).
Parallel to operational performance, Pecem executes its master plan and expansions, with structuring works expected to start in 2025. The first will be the implementation of the 350-meter-long multiple utility terminal (TMUT) terminal, 1.3 million m3 and 450 meters. Following is the expansion of Pier 2, which will adjust the cribs for movement of liquid bulk such as petroleum, LPG and hydrogen -shaped ammonia derivatives. The schedule also includes the construction of utility corridors, infrastructure ranges that will integrate ammonia ducts, pipelines, water mains, effluent emissaries and transmission lines, ensuring logistical support to the industrial area of the complex.
These interventions will directly benefit strategic ventures in installation or expected for Pecem, such as the Green Hydrogen Hub, which will have a dedicated 500 kV substation and 1,700 hectares area on the SPA, as well as the Dyslub Terminal, Transnordestine and the Supergasbras LPG Terminal.
According to the Pecem Complex, there is no forecast of new maritime services or international routes in 2025, and the official movement goals for 2026 have not been released so far.
Special Advisory of Social Communication Ministry of Ports and Airports
