Barao De Teffe, Brazil
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Port Overview
Barão de Teffé is a terminal located within the Port of Antonina, in Paraná state, southern Brazil. Historically significant, it was once a key driver of Antonina’s economy, but port activities at Barão de Teffé ceased in 2008 due to navigation restrictions. The terminal is not currently operational for cargo and has no annual TEU capacity. Its strategic importance now lies in redevelopment plans, aiming to transform the area into a tourist and marina complex, enhancing local economic diversification and connectivity to regional attractions.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Barao De Teffe terminal at Antonina Port features a 360-meter wharf, two warehouses (2,436 m² and 1,056 m²), and handles frozen foods, fertilizers, and iron ore. Key equipment includes cranes for cargo handling; however, there are no automated guided vehicles (AGVs) reported. The terminal is part of a complex with Ponta do Félix, which also offers general cargo warehouses and modern cargo facilities.
Container Terminals
Barão de Teffé is a terminal within the Port of Antonina in Paraná, Brazil. It is not a container terminal but handles frozen foods, fertilizers, and iron ore. The port's Ponta do Félix terminal has two berths along 360 meters of quay with an import capacity of 2 million tons, expandable to 4 million tons. The port can accommodate vessels up to 45,000 tons. Both terminals are managed by the Association of the Ports of Paranaguá and Antonina (APPA).
Port Services
- Container handling: Facilities for loading and unloading containers, though the terminal primarily handles bulk and general cargo.
- Cargo operations: Handling of frozen foods, fertilizers, iron ore, and general cargo.
- Ship services: Berthing for vessels up to 155 meters, with support for ship operations.
- Warehousing: Two warehouses at Barão de Teffé terminal for storage of various cargo types.
- Customs: On-site customs clearance and inspection services for import and export cargo.
Global Connectivity
Barao De Teffe, located on the Paranagua River, primarily serves the southern region of Brazil and is closely connected to the Port of Paranagua. It facilitates regional cargo movement and links to major domestic ports. International shipping routes from Barao De Teffe connect Brazil to key markets in Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, supporting exports such as agricultural products and imports like machinery and chemicals.
Port Statistics
Barao De Teffe, Brazil: Key Statistics
- TEU Throughput: Not specified for Barao De Teffe; general Brazilian ports have seen significant growth.
- World Ranking: Not available for Barao De Teffe.
- Number of Berths: Specific data not available.
- Area: Details not provided.
- Shipping Lines: Information not specified.
Barao De Teffe is not a major port in Brazil, and detailed statistics are not readily available. Major ports like Santos and Itaqui are more prominent in the country's maritime sector.
