Porto de Itajai

What Porto de Itajai does

Porto de Itajaí is a municipal port authority (Superintendência do Porto de Itajaí) operating Brazil's second-largest container port and the nation's largest exporter of frozen goods. Established as a municipal autarchy in 1995 under Lei Municipal No. 2.970 and operating since January 1998 under Convênio de Delegação No. 08 with the federal government, the authority administers the Organized Port of Itajaí on the Itajaí-Açu River in Santa Catarina. The port complex is a multi-terminal system comprising the public Porto de Itajaí plus seven concession-operated terminals: Portonave (container and Iceport cold storage), JBS Terminais (container, general, project, and Ro-Ro cargo), Braskarne, Barra do Rio, Trocadeiro, Poly Terminal, and Teporti.

The port's underlying technology is physical infrastructure rather than software: 6 Post-Panamax cranes, 18 rubber-tyred gantries, 6 reach stackers, 40 terminal tractors, 52 semi-trailers, 2 scanners, 5,760m external channel at 14.5m depth, 3,680m internal channel at 14m depth, and two evolution basins. Cold chain infrastructure — the strategic differentiator — totals 160,000 tons of frozen storage capacity across 170,000 pallet positions, 7,800 reefer plugs, plus the automated Iceport facility with 16,000 pallet positions. Container storage capacity is 135,000 TEUs across 2.78 million m², complemented by 212,800 m² of covered warehousing in 22 facilities. Digital systems support vessel scheduling (real-time portal showing docked/anchor/expected vessels), electronic billing, and an integrated one-stop service center (CIA) co-locating MAPA, ANTAQ, ANVISA, and Receita Federal.

The revenue model combines transaction-based port tariffs (vessel berthing, cargo handling, storage, infrastructure usage) published in public tariff schedules and updated periodically (latest revision dated 03/01/2026), with concession and lease fees from private terminal operators occupying the organized port zone. The port serves shipping lines, importers, exporters, and terminal operators across 21 Brazilian states and the Federal District, with its 600km service radius covering Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná, and São Paulo — regions accounting for 46% of Brazil's GDP. ISO 14001 and ISPS Code certifications evidence environmental and security compliance.

Name

Porto de Itajai

Legal name

Superintendência do Porto de Itajaí

Website

https://portoitajai.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Porto de Itajaí is a Brazilian municipal port authority managing Brazil's second-largest container port and largest frozen-goods exporter through a multi-terminal complex serving 21 states and regions generating 46% of national GDP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Itajaí

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Port Tariffs and Fees: Revenue generated through port tariffs charged for vessel berthing, cargo handling, use of port infrastructure, storage fees, and related port services. Tariff schedules are published and updated periodically.
2. Concession and Lease Fees: Revenue from terminal concessions and area leases to private operators including Portonave, JBS Terminais, and other port terminals within the organized port zone.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Porto de Itajaí is a public municipal port authority that operates the Organized Port of Itajaí in Santa Catarina, Brazil. It provides vessel berthing, containerized cargo handling, cold chain logistics, customs and inspection services, and port infrastructure access for shipping lines, cargo importers, exporters, and private terminal operators. As Brazil's second-largest container port and leading frozen goods exporter, it manages a multi-terminal complex totaling 135,000 TEUs container capacity, 160,000 tons of frozen cargo storage, and 7,800 reefer plugs.

Product overview

Porto de Itajaí is a public port authority operating the Organized Port of Itajaí in Santa Catarina, Brazil. The port complex operates as a multi-terminal system centered on the Porto Público (public port) with container operations managed by APM Terminals Itajaí, serving as Brazil's second-largest container port and leading exporter of frozen goods. Services include vessel scheduling, cargo handling, inspection scheduling, and online billing, all coordinated through a one-stop service center. The port maintains environmental management certification under ISO 14001 and operates cruise terminal facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Porto Público de Itajaí (Public Port Services) Public port authority services managing the organized port of Itajaí, offering cargo handling, vessel berthing, and port administration services for container, general cargo, and cruise operations. Targeted at shipping lines, importers, exporters, and terminal operators.
• Terminal de Contêineres (Container Terminal) Container terminal handling containerized cargo operations at the port complex, serving as the second-largest container port in Brazil. Includes 6 Post-Panamax Portainers, 18 RTG cranes, 6 Reach Stackers, and 135,000 TEU storage capacity. Targeted at shipping lines and cargo importers/exporters.
• Programação de Navios (Vessel Scheduling System) Real-time vessel scheduling and tracking system providing information on docked vessels, vessels at anchor offshore, and expected arrivals at the port complex. Targeted at shipping lines, port operators, and cargo clients.
• Tarifas Portuárias (Port Tariff Services) Published tariff schedule of port fees and charges for vessel berthing, cargo handling, storage, and infrastructure usage at the port complex. Targeted at shipping lines, cargo operators, and terminal operators.
• Agendamento de Vistoria (Inspection Scheduling) Inspection scheduling service for physical verification of goods by Receita Federal and other regulatory agencies. Targeted at customs brokers, importers, and exporters.
• Faturas On Line (Online Billing) Online invoice and billing service for port customers to download and manage their port-related invoices. Targeted at port customers including shipping lines, terminal operators, and cargo operators.
• Acesso Exclusivo Terminais (Terminal Exclusive Access) Operational registry system for terminal vessel movement and cargo operations tracking at the port complex. Targeted at terminal operators and port clients.
• Centro Integrado de Atendimento (CIA) Integrated one-stop service center housing offices of regulatory agencies including MAPA, ANTAQ, ANVISA, and Receita Federal for streamlined port procedures. Targeted at importers, exporters, customs brokers, and cargo operators.
• Terminal de Cruzeiros (Cruise Terminal) Cruise terminal (Píer Turístico Guilherme Asseburg) serving passenger vessels. Currently deactivated for cruise operations since 2020. Targeted at cruise operators and passengers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Second largest container port in Brazil with leading frozen goods export position
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PortonavecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortonave operates the container terminal and ICE PORT cold storage facility at the port complex. It is the primary container handling operator with advanced cargo handling equipment and automated cold storage capabilities (16,000 pallet positions, 50,000 m² area, 13 docks, 6 transelevators).
• JBS TerminaiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJBS Terminais operates a terminal handling container, general cargo, project cargo, and Roll-On/Roll-off operations as a transit concession within the organized port.
• BraskarnecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTerminal handling general cargo and frozen/refrigerated cargo with 34,000 m² bonded area, 1,500 TEU static capacity, and 350 reefer plugs.
• Terminal Barra do RiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTerminal handling general cargo and project cargo with 72,000 m² area, 220m berth, 35,000 m² bonded yard, and 3,600 TEU static capacity.
• Trocadeiro Portos e LogísticaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTerminal handling general cargo and liquid bulk with 150m berth, 10m depth, and warehouse facilities of 4,500 m² total.
• Poly TerminalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTerminal handling general cargo, project cargo, and liquid bulk with 86,000 m² bonded area, 20,000 m² warehouse, 2 gates with scales, and 2 tanks of 8,000 m³ each.
• Texporti - TeporticoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTerminal handling general cargo and project cargo with 53,720.66 m² bonded area, 6,000 m² warehouses, 2 gates with scales, and 300-truck patio capacity.
• Companhia das Docas do Estado da Bahia (CODEBA)minorOthersEffective January 3, 2026, CODEBA assumed titularity of customs certification for the Organized Port of Itajaí under Siscomex code 9101304.
• Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for environmental monitoring program (MAPI) and port school visit program (Projeto Escola no Porto) for community engagement and environmental research.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• APM Terminals: Global container terminal operator with presence at Itajaí and across Latin America. Comparable as a major terminal operator with deep expertise in container handling, automation, and cold chain logistics.
• Wilson Sons: Brazilian integrated maritime logistics provider operating towage, terminal, and shipping line services. Comparable as a major Brazilian port and maritime services player with overlapping customer base.

Direct peers

• Portonave: Container and cold storage terminal operator within the Itajaí complex and Porto de Itajaí's largest private concessionaire. Operates the Iceport automated cold storage facility and is the primary source of container throughput for the port authority.
• Porto de Itaguaí (Sepetiba Tecon): Major container port in Rio de Janeiro state operated under a leased terminal model. Comparable in scale and container focus, and represents competitive pressure on Brazilian container volumes.
• Porto do Suape: Public port complex in Pernambuco handling containers, liquid bulk, and general cargo. Comparable public-authority, multi-terminal model and competes for Brazilian shipping line route assignments.
• Porto de Rio Grande: Public port in Rio Grande do Sul serving the same southern Brazil hinterland. Competes with Itajaí for regional import/export volumes and operates with similar delegated public port authority governance.
• Porto de Paranaguá: Major southern Brazilian port also serving the agricultural and container export trade from Paraná and surrounding states. Directly competes with Itajaí for southern cargo and shares the multi-terminal, mixed-cargo operating model.
• Porto de Pecém (CIPP): Northeastern Brazilian public port with growing container and bulk operations. Competes for shipping line deployments and represents an alternative growth pole in Brazil's port system.
• Porto de Santos (Codesp/APS): Brazil's largest container port and Porto de Itajaí's primary domestic benchmark. Both are organized public ports with delegated port authority models, container and general cargo operations, and multi-terminal concession structures. Codesp was recently transitioned to Autoridade Portuária de Santos (APS).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PortoItajai
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/superintendencia-do-porto-de-itajai

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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