The project continues to advance with essential steps toward building the future port infrastructure.
Porto Central is moving forward with the implementation of its infrastructure, supported by the continuous operation of the quarry and new stages of rock loading, transport, and stockpiling the rock material in the port’s construction site.
The quarry is fully operational, with constant production of rock blocks that meet the technical standards required for the construction of the breakwater, an essential structure for ensuring the safety of vessels and the terminal’s future operations.
The rocks are transported from the quarry to the port site by trucks that follow a predefined and properly licensed route. The access roads used along this route have undergone structural improvements made possible by Porto Central, in partnership with the Municipality of Presidente Kennedy, including widening, fencing, signage, and specific preparation for heavy traffic. These measures ensure road safety, better traffic flow, and operational and environmental reliability.
Upon arrival at the construction site, the rocks are unloaded and organized in designated storage areas, where they remain ready for use in the breakwater’s construction.
Each stage of the works is planned with technical rigor, carried out by qualified teams, and permanently monitored, always in full compliance with environmental licenses. This management model ensures safety, logistical efficiency, and socio-environmental responsibility.
The progress of these activities represents another concrete step toward building a modern and safe port prepared to meet the country’s long-term logistical and development demands.
A Milestone to Celebrate: One Year of Porto Central’s Construction
On December 4, Porto Central celebrated one year since the beginning of its construction works — a period that established the first pillars of one of the largest port complexes currently under development in Brazil.
With deep waters reaching up to 25 meters, Porto Central will be able to receive the largest vessels in the world and handle a wide variety of cargo, including oil, natural gas, energy, offshore support, grains, fertilizers, minerals, containers, and general cargo, among others. This positions Espírito Santo at a new level of logistical relevance.
The liquid bulk terminal in Phase 1 will feature deep-water access and the capacity to receive large vessels such as VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carriers), offering greater efficiency, predictability, and safety for Brazil’s oil export operations.
As part of the Growth Acceleration Program (PAC), Porto Central is consolidating itself as a strategic project to drive regional development, strengthen Brazil’s logistics infrastructure, and attract new investments to the state.
This first year of construction marks the beginning of an economic and social transformation that will expand in the years to come, reflecting the project’s commitment to sustainable development, innovation, and the generation of opportunities.