The Port of Rotterdam Authority and TPK (Terminal Presidente Kennedy) Logistica signed a joint venture agreement in Vitória, Brazil, for the development of Porto Central, a new port in Brazil.
TPK Logistica is owned by a group of Brazilian companies with a great deal of experience in the mining, construction and offshore sectors.
The greenfield port will be built in the southernmost part of the state of Espirito Santo in the industrial heart of Brazil. It will be an industrial deep- sea port for the handling of oil, gas, dry bulk, containers and general cargo. The port will also serve as a support centre for the strongly growing offshore sector.
The port authority's main role will be providing its extensive expertise and knowledge in the field of port development. An investment decision will not be made until a later stage.
About 30 million tonnes of cargo is transported yearly between Brazil and the port of Rotterdam, with iron ore traditionally far and away the major cargo type. This makes the port of Rotterdam the most important European port for Brazil.
Other Brazilian cargo that comes to the Netherlands includes oil products, basic chemical products and fruit juices. Meat, fruit and car parts are good for containerised cargo. Brazil is one of the BRIC countries.
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