Integration 5.0 brings exclusive interview with president of Portos do Paraná

This week’s Integration 5.0 Program highlights an exclusive interview with Luiz Fernando GarciaCEO of Ports of Paranáaddressing the advances and challenges of the Brazilian port sector.

During the conversation, the executive details the significant growth of the Paraná complex, which reached the mark of 73.5 million tons handled in 2025, a number expected only for the next decade.

The interview highlights that performance is not just the result of increased demand, but of a consistent strategy based on operational efficiency, logistical planning and structural investments.

Garcia also highlights the competitive environment in which Paraná is located, with proximity to Port of Santos and ports in the south of the country, reinforcing the importance of maintaining quality and attractiveness for logistics operators.

Another point covered in the interview is the role of the state in absorbing agribusiness growth, ensuring efficient flow without compromising the performance of the port system.

The performance represents growth of around 40% compared to 2018, when the volume was around 53 million tons. More than expressive numbers, the advance reflects sustained growth, combined with the maintenance of operational efficiency and competitiveness.

According to the CEO of Ports of Paraná, Luiz Fernando Garciathe scenario requires constant evolution. The complex is located in a highly competitive region, close to the Port of Santos and port terminals in Santa Catarina.

The adopted strategy focuses on logistical efficiency, operational quality and cargo attraction. Growth also follows the evolution of Brazilian agribusiness, which has increased its productivity with the use of technology.

Furthermore, Paraná demonstrates the ability to absorb increasing volumes without compromising efficiency, an essential factor in a market where companies can choose different logistics corridors.

With robust investments and long-term planning, the state is positioning itself as one of the country’s main logistics hubs, prepared to meet growing demand in the coming decades.

The content presented in Integração 5.0 reinforces Paraná’s positioning as one of the main logistics corridors in Brazil, with a strategic vision focused on the long term.