Portos do Paraná

What Portos do Paraná does

Portos do Paraná, operating legally as Administração dos Portos de Paranaguá e Antonina (APPA), is a state public enterprise owned by the Government of Paraná, Brazil, that administers the Paranaguá and Antonina port complex in southern Brazil. Founded in 1935, the authority operates under a landlord port management model that separates public infrastructure stewardship from private terminal operations, retaining control of maritime access, turning basins, berths, and rail/road connections while leasing 21 operational areas to 19 private tenant companies. The port complex moved approximately 73.5 million tons of cargo in 2025, primarily agricultural bulk commodities for export, making it one of Brazil's principal grain export corridors.

The authority's core technology portfolio centers on an integrated set of operational systems: APPA WEB (Port Operations System) for vessel scheduling and berth allocation; Carga Online for cargo tracking; INFOGER (Information Portal) for operational data and statistics; Porto Sem Papel (PSP) for paperless documentation; and SCOA for real-time cargo loading and unloading control. Real-time vessel line-up services disclose current operational status (e.g., 174 expected vessels, 17 docked). The authority also operates a Corredor de Exportação (Export Corridor) managing the flow of soybeans, corn, and fertilizers, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and PERS 2025 certifications, alongside ISPS Code compliance for port security.

Revenue is generated from three streams: port tariffs (infrastructure usage, berthing, mooring, and operations fees), area leases (arrendamentos) to private terminal operators, and revenue from public tenders and auctions for new operational areas. Pricing is publicly disclosed through the Tabela de Tarifas Portuárias with tiered transaction-based pricing by cargo type, vessel size, and service requirements. Approximately R$4 billion in private investment has been attracted to leased areas under current Director-President Luiz Fernando Garcia da Silva, who has led the organization since 2019. Major expansion includes the Moegão project, the largest port construction project currently underway in Brazil, which is expected to add 24 million tons of annual grain-handling capacity via direct railway-to-port transfer.

Name

Portos do Paraná

Legal name

Administração dos Portos de Paranaguá e Antonina

Website

https://portosdoparana.pr.gov.br

Company type

Public

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Portos do Paraná is a state-owned port authority administering the Paranaguá and Antonina ports in southern Brazil under a landlord model, managing public maritime infrastructure while leasing 21 operational areas to 19 private terminal operators serving agricultural commodity exporters and shipping lines, with 73.5 million tons of throughput in 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Authority and Maritime Terminal Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Container Terminal Operating Services & Management (Terminal Operator / Concessionaire) (TLAHAAAI), Port Call Clearance & Documentation (Arrival/Departure, Customs/Immigration/Health) (TLAHAJAA)

Keywords

• Port authority management
• Maritime terminal operations
• Port infrastructure leasing
• Cargo handling services
• Port tariff services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paranaguá

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Tariffs and Fees: Revenue generated from port tariffs including infrastructure usage fees, berthing fees, maritime access fees, operational fees, and other port service charges. The port manages conventional tariffs as well as tariffs for maritime infrastructure utilization, berthing, operations, and port facilities.
2. Area Leases (Arrendamentos): Revenue from leasing 21 operational port areas to 19 private tenant companies operating terminals and port facilities
3. Public Tenders and Auctions: Revenue from competitive bidding processes for operational areas, including lease arrangements and concessions for port operations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Portos do Paraná (Administração dos Portos de Paranaguá e Antonina – APPA) is a state public enterprise that operates as a landlord port authority managing the maritime and landside infrastructure of the Paranaguá and Antonina ports in southern Brazil. It administers 21 leased port areas with 19 private tenant operators, provides integrated digital port operations systems, and collects port tariffs on infrastructure usage, berthing, and operational services. It also drives infrastructure expansion projects such as the Moegão railway-to-port grain terminal.

Product overview

Portos do Paraná operates as a public port complex managing the Paranaguá and Antonina ports in southern Brazil, functioning under a landlord port model where the port authority maintains core maritime and landside infrastructure while private operators provide superstructure and equipment. The port handled approximately 73.5 million tonnes in 2025 and serves as a major grain export corridor. The technology portfolio centers on interconnected operational systems including APPA WEB (vessel scheduling and operations), Carga Online (cargo tracking), INFOGER (information portal), Porto Sem Papel (paperless documentation), and SCOA (cargo operations control). Real-time services provide vessel line-ups, discharge queries, and tariff information to port stakeholders. Environmental management is supported by ISO-certified integrated management systems. The port also offers area leasing services, export corridor management, and environmental programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Port Area Leasing (Arrendamentos Portuários) Long-term leasing of 21 port operational areas to private terminal operators for bulk cargo, container, and general cargo handling, allocated through public tenders (CLAP) and auctions. For private terminal operating companies.
• Port Tariffs and Fees (Tarifas Portuárias) Tariff-based port services including infrastructure usage fees, berthing fees, maritime access fees, operational fees, and other port service charges, billed on a transaction basis. For shipping lines, terminal operators, and port service providers.
• Export Corridor (Corredor de Exportação - COREX) Dedicated export corridor system for managing the flow of agricultural commodities (soybeans, corn, fertilizers) through the port complex, with dedicated line-up, inventory, and scheduling management. For agricultural commodity exporters and freight operators.
• Real-Time Vessel Line-Up System (Sistema de Tempo Real) Real-time vessel tracking and line-up information covering vessels at anchor (32), expected (174), programmed (2), and docked (17), along with cargo handling statistics and movement projections. For shipping lines, maritime agents, and freight operators.
• Terminal Discharge Query Service (Consulta de Descarga nos Terminais) Online service enabling truck drivers to check discharge queue and ticket status at private terminals, supporting efficient scheduling of cargo pickup operations. For road freight carriers and truck operators.
• Negative Debt Certificate (Certidão Negativa de Débitos) Digital self-service for obtaining negative debt certificates verifying compliance status with port financial obligations. For port users, terminal operators, and shipping agents.
• APPA WEB Port Operations System Web-based port operations management platform for vessel scheduling, berth allocation, cargo tracking, and operational coordination across the port complex. For port operators, shipping agents, and cargo handlers.
• Porto Sem Papel (PSP) Paperless Port System Electronic documentation and single-window processing platform that reduces administrative paperwork and streamlines port procedures. For shipping agents, terminal operators, customs brokers, and regulatory agencies.
• Carga Online Cargo Management Online cargo management platform enabling port users to track and manage cargo operations through the port's digital systems. For cargo owners, freight forwarders, and terminal operators.
• SCOA Cargo Operations Control System Control system for cargo loading and unloading operations, integrated with berth management and terminal operations for real-time operational monitoring. For terminal operators, cargo handlers, and port operators.
• INFOGER Information Portal Information portal providing operational data, statistics, and reports on port activities including vessel movements, cargo handling, and discharge operations at port terminals. For port users, regulators, and logistics operators.
• Moegão Railway-to-Port Grain Terminal Project Major port infrastructure project delivering direct railway-to-port grain transfer capacity, eliminating truck dependency for grain transportation and adding 24 million tons of annual grain and meal handling capacity. For agricultural commodity exporters and grain logistics operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73.5 million tons cargo movement capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• ANVISA - Agência Nacional de Vigilância SanitáriacoreOthersFederal regulatory agency partnership for health surveillance activities at the port, including inspection and compliance monitoring for public health requirements.
• VIGIAGRO - Sistema de Vigilância Agropecuária InternacionalcoreOthersInternational agricultural surveillance system partnership for inspection and certification of agricultural products passing through the port.
• Receita Federal do BrasilcoreOthersFederal revenue agency partnership for customs clearance, duty collection, and trade compliance at the ports.
• Marinha do Brasil - Autoridade MarítimacoreOthersBrazilian Navy partnership for maritime safety, navigation control, and port maritime authority functions.
• ANTAQ - Agência Nacional de Transportes AquaviárioscoreOthersNational waterway transportation agency partnership for regulatory oversight and port sector governance.
• Secretaria Nacional de Portos e Transportes Aquaviários (SNPTA)coreOthersFederal government delegation for port administration and national port policy implementation.
• Gobierno del Estado de Paraná - State GovernmentcoreOthersState government parent organization providing administrative oversight and policy direction for port operations.
• ABTRA - Associação Brasileira de Terminais e Recintos AlfandegadosstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociation of Brazilian terminals and customs facilities representing tenant operators and terminals at the port.
• ABTP - Associação Brasileira de Terminais PortuáriosstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian port terminals association representing terminal operators and advocating for port industry interests.
• OGMO - Órgão Gestor de Mão de ObrastrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabor management organization providing and managing port workers for cargo handling operations at the port.
• Sindicato dos Portuários do Porto de ParanaguástrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPort workers union representing port laborers and avuls workers at the port facilities.
• Praticagem - Paranaguá PilotscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPilotage service providing qualified maritime pilots for vessel navigation in port waters.
• Fundación ValenciaportstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish port management and logistics training institution providing professional development and port management education for port leadership, including master's programs for Directors.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/portosdoparana

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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