en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Port of São Sebastião, located on the northern coast of São Paulo, received approval on the 24th of this month from the Port Authority (Autoridade Portuária) and the Maritime Authority (Autoridade Marítima) to increase its maximum operational draft from 8.7 meters to 9.1 meters. The port can operate under the new limit in any tidal condition, while during high tide, the draft can reach 9.5 meters, maintaining a minimum under-keel clearance of 0.70 meters.

This adjustment allows vessels to transport larger volumes of cargo per voyage. Operationally, this helps reduce unit logistics costs and improves productivity for industries sensitive to operational changes. Ernesto Sampaio, President of the São Sebastião Dock Company (Companhia Docas de São Sebastião), stated that the increased draft means more cargo per voyage, enhanced logistics efficiency, and greater competitiveness, marking a significant step in attracting new cargo.

The port features a deep-water channel protected by coastal morphology, which reduces the need for maintenance dredging and helps lower operational expenses. In the competition for logistics efficiency, structural advantages, regularity, safety, and adequate draft capacity are key conditions for using larger cargo vessels. This expansion of operational capacity strengthens the port's growth strategy, aiming to attract more cargo and enhance competitiveness.

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