02/09/2026 6:48 pm – Updated Now
The Port of São Sebastião is experiencing a period of expansion and repositioning in the national logistics scenario, driven by structural improvements, expansion of internal areas and investments in road infrastructure. The assessment was presented by the president of Companhia Docas de São Sebastião (CDSS), Ernesto Sampaio, during an interview with the program Integration 5.0when commenting on the operational results and the next steps planned for 2026.
According to Sampaio, the port surpassed the mark of 1 million tons handled in 2023, reaching 1.033 million. In 2024, growth was even more significant, reaching 1.527 million tons, a result that represented an increase of approximately 50% compared to the previous year. The performance guaranteed national recognition for the port, with an award from the Ministry of Ports and Airports as the port that grew the most in percentage terms that year.
In 2025, there was a decline considered marginal, with movement of 1.440 million tons. The fall, according to the president, was caused by maintenance dredging at the main berth, which was inoperative for around 20 days. Despite this, Companhia Docas understands that the port has reached a new level of operational stability.
The expansion, according to management, is directly related to the strategy of inserting São Sebastião on the map of major logistics routes, taking advantage of the growing saturation of ports such as Santos, Rio de Janeiro and Paranaguá. The port began to be presented as an alternative for additional movements, especially given capacity limitations and land access bottlenecks in other complexes.
In addition to commercial and institutional activities, growth was also supported by internal investments. Around 20 thousand square meters of previously idle areas were paved, allowing greater storage capacity within the port and greater operational efficiency. The internal road also underwent improvements to facilitate the flow of trucks and reduce bottlenecks.
Another highlight mentioned in the interview was the increase in revenue. Even with a small reduction in movement, the port’s revenue grew by around 28% compared to 2024, reaching approximately R$52 million. Companhia Docas states that the resources will be reinvested in modernization and new structures.
For 2026, the expectation is to increase the efficiency of road flow, with the modernization of truck weighing scales, in addition to the implementation of new safety systems, such as fire fighting and protection against atmospheric discharges.
The main planned work, however, is the delivery of a new exclusive access for trucks, connecting the port directly to the Southern Contour of the Tamoios Highway. The forecast presented is that the structure will be completed by the end of March, ensuring that cargo vehicles do not need to circulate through the city center, reinforcing the harmonious relationship between the port and the urban area.
