Super Terminais expands operations in Amazonas and creates an alternative for low-water periods
The company allocated approximately R$ 650 million to modernize the Manaus terminal and develop Super Porto Verde in Itacoatiara, combining port expansion, diversification into agricultural bulk cargo, and preparation for navigation restrictions.
Super Terminais allocated approximately R$ 650 million to expand its operations in Amazonas. The plan brings together modernization of the Manaus terminal, preparations for periods of low river levels, and entry into the transport of grains and fertilizers along the Arco Norte corridor.
Of this amount, approximately R$ 400 million was invested in the Manaus unit. Improvements include the acquisition of three electric cranes manufactured in Germany, an investment of R$ 120 million, and the expansion of the pier, which grew from four to six berths. The company is also installing a natural-gas plant for use in port operations, with an investment of R$ 30 million. According to the company, replacing diesel could prevent the annual emission of approximately 17,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
The Manaus infrastructure will also work together with an operational alternative for low-water periods. When river levels make it difficult for larger vessels to reach the capital, part of the floating structure may be moved to Itacoatiara. At that location, containers would be received and then sent on to Manaus. The model was used in 2024 and is ready to be activated again if navigability conditions worsen.
The second investment front is Super Porto Verde, in Itacoatiara, approximately 175 kilometers from Manaus. With R$ 250 million planned for the project, the company intends to handle agricultural commodities, mainly grains and fertilizers.
The terminal will occupy 300,000 square meters and will have a 240-meter floating pier and three electric cranes. Its projected combined capacity is up to 2,100 tonnes per hour, with simultaneous operation of six barges and a Panamax vessel of up to 50,000 tonnes. Transshipment can be completed within up to 36 hours.
Itacoatiara’s location, near the confluence of the Amazon and Madeira rivers, favors the connection between agricultural production in Brazil’s Center-West and ports in the North region. The project will therefore have a dual function: expanding the company’s activity in agricultural cargo and offering an alternative point for container handling when access to Manaus is restricted.
In the first half of 2026, the Manaus terminal handled 138,035 TEUs. The company projects that it will exceed 300,000 TEUs for the year as a whole. The operation maintains between 600 and 700 direct employees.