Last week, the port sector monitored two fire incidents at separate terminals in the country's South region. One was recorded at the terminal operated by JBS in Itajaí (SC), involving equipment of the MHC (Mobile Harbour Crane) type, used in cargo-handling operations.
The incident occurred at a time of expansion of activities and operational recovery of the port complex. According to information disclosed in a report by Bloomberg Línea, the company has been conducting an investment plan estimated at R$ 220 million, focused on infrastructure, technology and modernization of operating assets, including the acquisition of new mobile cranes.
The investments are part of the strategy to strengthen operations in Itajaí, which since the resumption of activities in October 2024 has shown consistent growth in cargo handling, with more than 143,000 TEUs handled in seven months and projected annual capacity of 558,000 TEUs.
In the case of the recent incident, the operational response involved the integrated action of the in-house fire brigade, Fire Department, fixed fire-fighting system and support from tugboats equipped with fire-fighting systems, which contributed to rapid containment of the flames and to the safety of the port area.
The coordinated action of the teams reinforces the importance of emergency protocols and the state of readiness maintained at the terminal.
The episode raises an alert and reinforces the continued relevance of investments in maintenance, operational safety and technological modernization, topics that remain at the center of Brazilian port sector expansion strategies.
The scenario underscores a moment of attention and expectation around logistics and port investments in the country, with a focus on efficiency, safety and expansion of operational capacity.
The sector continues to monitor the technical developments of the incident in Itajaí and the progress of port expansion projects nationwide.
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