Barra do Rio Terminal Portuário

What Barra do Rio Terminal Portuário does

Barra do Rio Terminal Portuário S/A is a private multipurpose port terminal operator founded in January 2016 and headquartered in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The company operates as a TUP Alfandegado (Customs Bonded Private Use Terminal), providing import, export, cabotagem (coastal shipping), and bonded warehousing services for containers, general cargo, project cargo, and solid bulk. It serves import/export companies, shipping lines, and logistics operators requiring integrated customs handling, storage, and regulatory compliance support across multiple Brazilian agencies (Receita Federal, ANVISA, MAPA, Exército Brasileiro, IBAMA).

The terminal's underlying physical infrastructure consists of a 70,000 m² total footprint including 18,000 m² of covered warehouses with 2,500 pallet positions, a 30,000 m² open yard (retro-area), a 220-meter pier capable of receiving vessels up to 170m LOA with 8m draft, and specialized equipment: a 140-ton mobile harbor crane, three 45-ton reach stackers, a cargo scanner, multiple forklifts ranging from 2.5 to 15 tons, two 80,000 kg truck scales, and an owned fleet of 250 containers. Digital infrastructure is limited to a customer scheduling portal (agendamento.barradorio.com.br) for booking cargo operations. The terminal holds segregated areas for IMO-classified dangerous goods and Brazilian Army-controlled products.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis across four streams: port operations (vessel loading/unloading, LCL/FCL handling, desunitization/unitization), storage and warehousing (covered and open yard, including duty-deferred Entreposto Aduaneiro), customs and regulatory services (DTC/DTA removal, weighing, sampling, labeling, palletization), and offshore operations support. Pricing is published in a public rate table, with direct B2B enterprise sales as the primary go-to-market motion via phone, WhatsApp Business, and the customer portal. The company employs 51-100 people and maintains regulatory partnerships with seven Brazilian government agencies covering customs, health, agriculture, defense, environment, and police oversight.

Name

Barra do Rio Terminal Portuário

Legal name

Barra do Rio Terminal Portuário S/A

Website

https://barradorio.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Barra do Rio Terminal Portuário is a private Customs Bonded Private Use Terminal (TUP Alfandegado) in Itajaí, Brazil, providing port operations, warehousing, customs clearance, and cargo handling services for import/export companies, shipping lines, and logistics operators across containers, general cargo, project cargo, and solid bulk.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Terminal Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAHAAAI

Container Terminal Operating Services & Management (Terminal Operator / Concessionaire)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Container Ports & Terminals (Container Handling)

SECONDARYTLAHALAB

Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Port Equipment & Terminal Operations Services (Stevedoring, Cargo Handling, Gear Rental)

SECONDARYTLAHADAI

Warehousing, CFS & Bonded Storage for General Cargo (Within Terminal)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/General Cargo / Multipurpose Terminals (Breakbulk, Project Cargo)

SECONDARYTLAHALAH

Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Port Equipment & Terminal Operations Services (Stevedoring, Cargo Handling, Gear Rental)

SECONDARYTLAHADAH

Dangerous Goods / IMO Breakbulk Handling & Storage

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/General Cargo / Multipurpose Terminals (Breakbulk, Project Cargo)

SECONDARYTLAHABAO

Bulk Terminal Services & Operations (Stevedoring, Sampling, Weighing, Blending)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Bulk Cargo Terminals (Dry & Liquid Bulk)

Keywords

• Port terminal operations
• Customs bonded warehousing
• Cargo handling services
• Container logistics services
• Multipurpose port services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barra

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Port Operations Services: Charges for vessel loading/unloading, cargo handling operations including LCL (Less than Container Load), FCL (Full Container Load), general cargo, project cargo, and solid bulk handling. Services include desunitization and unitization of containers, manual and mechanized loading.
2. Storage and Warehousing: Charges for cargo storage in covered warehouses (18,000 m² with 2,500 pallet positions) and open yard (30,000 m² retro-area). Includes Customs Warehouse (Entreposto Aduaneiro) services for duty-deferred storage.
3. Customs and Regulatory Services: Fees for removal from primary bonded area (DTC/DTA), handling in/out, weighing services, sample collection, labeling, palletization, and compliance with Brazilian government agencies (Receita Federal, ANVISA, MAPA, Brazilian Army, IBAMA).
4. Offshore Operations: Services for offshore operations, including provisions for vessel crews and specialized maritime logistics support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Barra do Rio Terminal Portuário S/A operates a Customs Bonded Private Use Terminal (TUP Alfandegado) in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The terminal handles containers (LCL and FCL), general cargo, project cargo, and solid bulk for import, export, and coastal shipping (cabotagem) operations. It also provides 18,000 m² of covered warehousing with 2,500 pallet positions, customs clearance, bonded warehousing (Entreposto Aduaneiro), and specialized handling for IMO dangerous goods and Brazilian Army-controlled products.

Product overview

Barra do Rio Terminal Portuário is a Customs Bonded Private Use Terminal (TUP Alfandegado) offering an integrated port operations platform. The company's core offerings include Port Operations (handling LCL, FCL, General Cargo, Project Cargo, Solid Bulk, and Containers), Storage and Warehousing (with 18,000 m² of covered warehouses and 2,500 pallet positions), and Customs Clearance Services (including DTC/DTA removal and Entreposto Aduaneiro). Supporting services include Cargo Handling (loading, weighing, palletization), Reefer Container Services, Offshore Operations, and Coastal Shipping. The company also provides a Customer Portal for scheduling. With 70,000 m² of total area, a 220-meter pier, and specialized equipment capable of handling loads up to 140 tons, the terminal serves the full operational supply chain for import, export, and domestic cargo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Port Operations
• Storage and Warehousing
• Customs Clearance Services
• Cargo Handling
• Offshore Operations
• Reefer Container Services
• Coastal Shipping (Cabotagem)

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Receita Federal (Brazilian Treasury Department)coreOthersRegulatory partnership for customs bonded terminal operations. The terminal operates under Receita Federal oversight for all customs clearance, bonded storage, and import/export documentation processing.
• ANVISA (Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency)coreOthersRegulatory partnership for health-related cargo inspections including food, pharmaceuticals, and medical products handled through the terminal.
• MAPA (Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply)coreOthersRegulatory partnership for agricultural cargo inspection, phytosanitary certification, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Exército Brasileiro (Brazilian Army)coreOthersRegulatory partnership for handling and segregating products controlled by the Brazilian Army, including military-use materials and controlled goods.
• IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources)coreOthersEnvironmental regulatory partnership for compliance with environmental standards, hazardous materials handling, and sustainability requirements.
• Polícia Federal (Brazilian Federal Police)coreOthersRegulatory partnership for customs enforcement, security inspections, and controlled cargo documentation processing.
• Polícia Civil (Brazilian Civil Police)minorOthersState-level regulatory partnership for documentation and compliance verification in Santa Catarina state.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Portonave - Terminal de Contêineres de Navegantes: Container terminal operator located in Navegantes, Santa Catarina, immediately adjacent to Itajaí. Directly comparable multipurpose/container handling activity in the same port complex and southern Brazilian hinterland.
• Brasil Terminal Portuário (BTP): Privately operated multipurpose container terminal in the Port of Santos. Comparable as a Brazilian TUP terminal operator serving import/export flows with bonded warehousing and customs integration.
• APM Terminals Itajaí: APM Terminals' container and general cargo terminal located in the Itajaí port complex, directly competing for the same import/export and reefer cargo customers as Barra do Rio.
• TCP - Terminal de Contêineres de Paranaguá: Container terminal in Paranaguá, Paraná, serving the southern Brazilian corridor. Operates as a TUP with multipurpose capability, comparable in regulatory structure and customer base to Barra do Rio.

Broad incumbents

• Santos Brasil: One of Brazil's largest independent terminal operators, with Tecon Santos, Tecon Imbituba, and integrated logistics. Overlaps with Barra do Rio in container handling, bonded warehousing, and cabotagem services, but at materially larger scale.
• Wilson Sons: Brazilian maritime and port services group operating towage, port terminals, shipping, and offshore logistics. Competes in Brazilian port services and offshore support, the latter of which overlaps with Barra do Rio's offshore operations offering.
• DP World Santos: Global port operator's Brazilian container terminal in Santos, providing container handling, customs, and logistics services. Competes in the same broad import/export market and offers bonded storage and value-added logistics.
• Porto do Açu (Prumo Logística): Large private industrial port complex in northern Rio de Janeiro state, handling oil & gas, bulk, and offshore support cargo. Comparable as a Brazilian private port operator with offshore and project cargo capabilities, though in a different geography.

Regional players

• Log-In Logística Intermodal: Brazilian coastal shipping and terminal operator with cabotagem services and inland terminals. Directly comparable in cabotagem activity and southern Brazil presence, and a potential customer or partner for Barra do Rio's terminal services.
• Hidrovias do Brasil: Brazilian waterway logistics operator focused on cabotagem and inland waterway transport of grains and containers. Comparable as a regional cabotagem/logistics peer serving the same northern-southern Brazil trade lanes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/barra-do-rio-terminal-portu%C3%A1rio-87a00910a/?originalSubdomain=br
• Instagraminstagram.com/barradorio_

Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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