Navegantes - Brazil

Portuarios de Navegantes (Portonave)

Portonave is recognized for being the most performing terminal in Brazil.

Navegantes - Brazil

A commitment to excellence

Located in the city of Navegantes, in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, Portonave started operating in October 2007, as Brazil’s first private port terminal. The site serves as a hub for the distribution of the production of the South, South East and Midwest regions of Brazil and other South American countries and receives cargo from all over the world.

Internationally recognized as the most performing terminal in Brazil for its quality services and high productivity, the company directly employs more than 1,100 employees and is committed to excellence and the promotion of sustainable development.

Currently, Portonave’s area totals 400,000 sqm, divided into three mooring berths, in a 900m linear quay, with a static storage capacity of 30,000 TEUs.

Navegantes - Brazil

Specialized in cold storage

One of Portonave’s important competitive differentials is Iceport, a 50,000 sqm fully automated cold storage chamber, with six transelevators, and a static storage capacity for 16,000 pallet positions. It is also equipped with an antechamber of 13 docks for receiving cargo. In addition to the chamber, it also offers transport and container depot storage services, fully managed by a team of skilled and motivated employees.

Navegantes - Brazil

Key Figures

  • Terminal Configuration

  • Quay Length

    900 m
  • Channel Depth

    14 m
  • Terminal Area

    41.2 ha
  • Maximum Capacity

    1.4M TEU
  • Maximum Ship Size

    14,000 TEU
  • Terminal Assets

  • Quay Cranes

    6
  • Yard Cranes

    5
  • Reefer Plugs

    2,130