Description
The Portocel facility, or the Terminal Especializado de Barra do Riacho S. A., is the only port in Brazil specialized in shipping pulp (cellulose), the handling and storage of wood pulp and unloading wood logs. Located 30 nautical miles (70 km) north of the Port of Vitória, the terminal is jointly owned by Fibria and Cenibra, two of the largest pulp producers in Brazil. The facility comprises two berthing piers, and is located 4.3 km from the Fibria pulp mill. It can receive ships continuously and has the capacity to embark 7.5 million tons of cellulose per year.
Products Used
The terminal extension used PENETRON across the entire 230m (755 ft.) length to protect against the marine environment and chloride penetration.
