Cattalini Terminais Marítimos

What Cattalini Terminais Marítimos does

Cattalini Terminais Marítimos, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Paranaguá, Brazil, operates as the largest private independent liquid bulk terminal in Brazil. The company's core infrastructure comprises 137 tanks distributed across 4 customs-bonded Tank Centers with a combined static storage capacity exceeding 618,000 m³, a private pier capable of simultaneous berthing of two vessels up to 70,000 DWT with a 13.10-meter draft, and a truck yard with capacity for over 450-500 vehicles. Cattalini provides integrated receipt, storage, and dispatch services for liquid bulk commodities including degummed soybean oil, methanol, diesel, caustic soda, and other chemicals, serving enterprise clients across agribusiness (Cargill, Copacol), fuel distribution (Ipiranga, Petrobras, Raízen), and chemicals (Methanex, Evonik) verticals.

The company operates under a managed-services revenue model, earning fees for liquid bulk handling, storage capacity utilization, pier operations, and truck yard services through long-term enterprise contracts negotiated directly with clients. Supporting technology infrastructure includes two integrated datacenters with over 100 kilometers of fiber optic cabling, a Realwear augmented reality system for remote operational visualization, a mobile application serving approximately 5,000 registered users (clients, drivers, and carriers), and a specialized foam provider vehicle (VPE) for emergency response at flammable liquid facilities. The company holds multiple certifications including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, CDI-T, Cesportos/ISPS Code, B Corp, and LGPD compliance.

Cattalini's go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales focused on direct B2B relationships at the Porto de Paranaguá, with operations extending across Brazil and serving international clients through import-export channels. In 2022, the company conducted R$ 82 million in business across 855 suppliers. With approximately 600 direct collaborators, Cattalini holds ABTP industry association leadership (sub-delegate role for CEO José Paulo Fernandes) and has been consistently ranked among the top 100 corporations in Paraná state. Strategic ambitions disclosed include national geographic expansion and continued digital infrastructure buildout to support broader service offerings.

Name

Cattalini Terminais Marítimos

Legal name

Cattalini Terminais Marítimos

Website

https://cattaliniterminais.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cattalini Terminais Marítimos is Brazil's largest private independent liquid bulk terminal, operating four customs-bonded Tank Centers with 618,000 m³ capacity and a private pier at Porto de Paranaguá serving enterprise clients across agribusiness, fuel, and chemicals sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Liquid Bulk Terminal Services

NAICS

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (42471), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Liquid Bulk Chemical & Petrochemical Terminals (Base Chemicals, Solvents) (TLAHABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Liquid Bulk Petroleum Terminals (Crude, Refined Products) (TLAHABAH), Bulk Terminal Services & Operations (Stevedoring, Sampling, Weighing, Blending) (TLAHABAO), Marine/Port-Connected Pipeline Terminals (Dock/Jetty Tank Farms) (TLAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Liquid bulk terminal
• Tank storage services
• Port terminal operations
• Bulk liquid handling
• Chemical storage terminal

Headquarters

HQ city

Paranaguá

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Liquid Bulk Terminal Services: Provides receipt, storage, and dispatch services for liquid bulk cargo including soybean oil, methanol, diesel, and caustic soda. Revenue generated through service fees for handling, storage capacity utilization, pier operations, and truck yard services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cattalini Terminais Marítimos operates liquid bulk terminals for the storage, handling, and distribution of chemical, petrochemical, and vegetable oil products. With 137 tanks and 618,000 m³ of storage capacity distributed across four centers, the company provides integrated port-based liquid bulk logistics services including pier operations and truck yard facilities for industrial and trading clients.

Product overview

Cattalini Terminais Marítimos operates as a private independent liquid bulk maritime terminal offering integrated logistics services. The core offering consists of pier operations for simultaneous vessel mooring, four customs-bonded tank storage centers with 618,000 m³ capacity, and a truck yard. Supporting modules include a client portal for operational access, a mobile application for real-time cargo and scheduling information serving 5,000+ registered users, and specialized equipment such as a foam provider vehicle for emergency response. The company handles diverse liquid commodities including degummed soybean oil, methanol, diesel, and caustic soda, serving clients in the food, chemical, and energy sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liquid Bulk Storage Storage of liquid bulk commodities (chemicals, petrochemicals, vegetable oils) in 137 tanks with 618,000 m³ aggregate capacity, offered to industrial and trading companies requiring port-based storage.
• Bulk Liquid Handling and Transfer Handling and transfer of liquid bulk products between vessels, storage tanks, and trucks at the terminal, offered to shippers and buyers of bulk liquids.
• Pier and Dock Operations Pier operations for berthing, loading, and discharging liquid bulk vessels, provided to shipping companies and cargo owners at the Paranaguá port.
• Truck Yard Operations Truck yard operations for road-based receipt and dispatch of liquid bulk cargo, supporting last-mile distribution logistics for industrial clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000 tonnes additional cargo capacity per vessel with draft increase to 13.10 meters
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SPVS (Sociedade de Pesquisa em Vida Selvagem e Educação Ambiental)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2023Partnership for environmental compensation through adoption of 8 hectares of Atlantic Forest areas in SPVS reserves. Cattalini funds conservation activities to offset operational emissions, contributing to carbon stock preservation. First port sector company to engage in this initiative, aligned with UN 2030 Agenda and ODS 6 and 14.
• Hospital Erasto GaertnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOncology hospital partnership through 'Óleos do Bem' program where used cooking oil recycling donations fund cancer treatment. Cattalini participates through employee donations and operational oil residue recycling, contributing to hospital sustainability.
• Hospital Pequeno PríncipecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with children's hospital, with over R$ 1.3 million donated over 5 years supporting pediatric healthcare services.
• SESC ParanámajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial programs including Mesa Brasil food donation, school kit drives, clothing campaigns, and community health initiatives. Cattalini serves as donation collection point and program sponsor.
• Barco SorrisomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare initiative bringing medical and dental services to riverside communities. Cattalini provides sponsorship and volunteer support for maritime health mission to communities like Amparo.
• Associação de Surf de Paranaguá (Aspar)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for 'Ondas da Transformação' project using surfing as tool for social development. Project serves 50 students aged 7-18 from public schools to reduce dropout rates and promote environmental awareness.
• Associação Brasileira de Terminais Portuários (ABTP)coreOthersIndustry association membership. CEO José Paulo Fernandes serves as sub-delegate of regional ABTP delegation in Paranaguá, working to unite terminal operators and represent sector interests.
• MethanexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's largest methanol producer uses Cattalini as extension of South American operations. Cattalini handles methanol imports for Brazilian market supply, with operations recognized for safety performance.
• Associação de Coletores e Recicladores Nova EsperançaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix-year partnership providing food baskets and PPE to recycling cooperative members. Cattalini sends all recyclable materials to association for proper disposal, supporting informal waste sector.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tequimar (Vopak Brasil): Vopak's Brazilian subsidiary operates multiple liquid bulk terminals including the Alemoa terminal in Santos, directly competing with Cattalini in liquid bulk storage of chemicals, fuels, and vegetable oils for industrial clients.
• Stolthaven Terminals: Stolthaven Santos is a competing private liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Santos serving similar chemical, vegetable-oil, and specialty-product customers with comparable tank storage and pier operations.
• Oiltanking: Global liquid bulk terminal operator with a presence in Brazil; offers large-scale tank storage for petroleum products, chemicals, and gases — directly comparable service mix to Cattalini's bonded storage and handling.
• Granel Química: Brazilian liquid bulk terminal and chemical-distribution operator handling similar industrial chemicals, solvents, and liquid cargoes, with overlapping customer segments in Brazilian agribusiness and chemicals.

Broad incumbents

• Vopak: World's largest independent tank storage operator with a global network of liquid bulk terminals. Through Tequimar and other holdings, Vopak is the most direct large-cap incumbent to Cattalini's Brazilian niche.
• DP World: Global port operator with terminals across Brazil including Santos; broader portfolio spanning containers and bulk, but overlaps with Cattalini in liquid bulk handling and customs-bonded port logistics.
• Adani Ports and SEZ: Large Indian-headquartered port operator with expanding global liquid and dry bulk terminal portfolio; a relevant scale benchmark for privately controlled multi-commodity terminal operators, though primarily Asia-focused.
• International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI): Global port operator with a Brazilian presence (e.g., ICTSI Brasoft); while primarily container-focused, it overlaps with Cattalini in port operating expertise, bonded logistics, and B2B industrial customers.
• Glencore: Global commodities trader with significant Brazilian origination activities and own/leased port logistics infrastructure; comparable customer base in agribusiness and energy commodity flows through Paranaguá and other Brazilian ports.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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