This week's Integration 5.0 Program presents an in-depth overview of the structural transformation of Paraná Ports, highlighting how the state has positioned itself as a national benchmark in long-term logistics planning.
One of the highlights of this edition is an interview with Luiz Fernando Garcia, director-president of the port authority, who details the sector's main challenges and strategic projects, reinforcing the need to anticipate demand and eliminate historical operational bottlenecks.
At the center of this transformation is the Moegão, considered one of Brazil's largest port infrastructure works under execution. The project was developed to solve critical operational limitations, especially in rail reception of cargo in the export corridor.
With the centralization of operations, the system eliminates rail maneuvers that previously impacted logistics efficiency and urban flow. The new structure will allow operational capacity to expand from approximately 500 to as many as 900 wagons per day, creating a significant jump in productivity.
Beyond operational gains, the project strengthens sustainability by encouraging rail transport, reducing emissions and improving integration with the city.
The work is part of a package exceeding R$ 5 billion in direct investments in port infrastructure. In parallel, private terminals are also advancing in modernization processes, with billion-dollar investments aimed at expanding capacity and improving efficiency.
Another strategic axis highlighted in the program is the concession of the waterway access channel, which will allow expanding operational draft from 13.3 to 15.5 meters. This change enables the operation of larger vessels, with a significant increase in cargo capacity per voyage.
The logistics transformation also extends to the road mode. The state of Paraná has already conceded over 3,300 kilometers of highways, with an expected R$ 90 billion in investments, promoting greater fluidity in cargo flow to the ports.
The combination of these actions demonstrates an integrated strategy, where rail, road, terminals and maritime access evolve in a coordinated manner. The objective is clear: to ensure that no link in the logistics chain becomes a bottleneck as demand grows.
With this structured planning, Paraná not only responds to current needs, but anticipates the future, preparing its infrastructure to sustain economic development in the coming decades.
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