en.Wedoany.com Reported - Wilson Sons announced on the 18th its plan to invest over R$1.1 billion by 2030 to expand the Rio Grande Container Terminal. The move aims to enhance the terminal's operational capacity to meet the growing logistics demands of the state of Rio Grande do Sul and the Southern Cone countries.
The company stated that these investments are crucial to avoid logistics bottlenecks and to maintain operational efficiency as larger-tonnage vessels arrive. The expansion is moving forward in response to increased production by exporters and the growing volume of container transshipment from countries such as Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Key works include extending the terminal's quay line from the current 900 meters to 1,200 meters. Upon completion, the terminal will be able to simultaneously handle up to three large vessels, particularly New Panamax ships, which are 366 meters long and increasingly common on international routes. The goal is to establish the port as a logistics hub for Southern Cone cargo, serving large vessels operating along the Brazilian coast.
Paulo Bertinetti, CEO of the Rio Grande Container Terminal, stated: "This expansion directly responds to the need to secure the outflow of products from Rio Grande do Sul exporters and Southern Cone countries, while also serving importers who depend on port efficiency to maintain the state's domestic and international competitiveness. Postponing investment would lead to major operational constraints such as vessel queues, skipped port calls, and cargo diversion to other ports, directly impacting logistics costs within the state."
The project also includes expanding the backland yard, paving over 180,000 square meters, and procuring new equipment, including three ship-to-shore cranes, 14 yard cranes, and 26 terminal tractors. All equipment will be electric-powered, featuring embedded automation, remote operation, and telemetry monitoring systems.
The investment is expected to create approximately 220 direct jobs, generate around 500 temporary positions during construction, and foster over 5,000 indirect jobs throughout the logistics chain. Bertinetti concluded: "An investment of this scale will bring new opportunities across different project phases and operations, helping to strengthen the local economy."
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