JBS Terminais announced the expansion of its operations at the Port of Itajaí, in Santa Catarina, with the launch of two new regular deep-sea shipping lines starting in June. The initiative strengthens the position of the Santa Catarina terminal as an important logistics hub for Brazilian exports, especially in the refrigerated cargo segment.
The new routes will be the UCLA/Gulf to Saec String 1 and the Bossa Nova/Sirius 1. The first will connect Itajaí to the east coast of the United States, including strategic calls in the Caribbean and northern South America. The second will establish connections with Europe and Africa, via the ports of Algeciras, in Spain, and Tangier, in Morocco.
In addition to expanding its shipping network, the company announced investments of approximately R$ 9 million in the acquisition of 25 trucks dedicated exclusively to port operations. The vehicles will be used in the internal transport of containers between the yards and the dock, allowing the company to take full control of land movements within the terminal.
According to the company, delivery of the new fleet is scheduled for May, with gradual entry into operation throughout June. The investment aims to increase logistics efficiency, reduce operational times, and offer greater predictability to customers.
With the incorporation of the new lines, JBS Terminais will operate 12 regular services from Itajaí, connecting the Santa Catarina port to markets in Asia, Europe, the Americas, Middle East, and Africa. The facility is especially geared toward serving animal protein exports and other refrigerated cargo, a segment in which Santa Catarina holds a prominent national position.
The terminal operated by the company has an operational area of 180,000 square meters, 1,030 meters of dock, four berthing berths with a depth of up to 14 meters, as well as 1,705 reefer container plugs and eight reversible gates for truck access.
The expansion reinforces the growth of containerized cargo movement at the Port of Itajaí and increases the competitiveness of Brazilian exports, especially to strategic markets in North America, Europe, and Africa.
