Sepetiba Tecon and Cosco sign a 10-year contract and expand operations on the Brazil–China axis

O Sepetiba Tecon ea Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers (South America) took a strategic step towards strengthening Brazilian foreign trade by formalizing the signing of a commercial contract valid for 10 years. The agreement expands cooperation between companies and reinforces operations in the axis Brazil–Chinaone of the most relevant routes for global logistics.

The partnership, which began with storage and movement operations for empty containers, has evolved significantly over the years. Today, joint action covers general cargo, project cargo, electric vehicles and full container transportexpanding the offer of logistics solutions to the market.

Furthermore, the new phase of cooperation already foresees the expansion to export of cellulose and grainsthrough the Brics Express Servicein loose cargo operations, reinforcing the terminal’s leading role in the flow of Brazilian commodities.

Currently, Sepetiba Tecon occupies a prominent position by being the only terminal in Brazil enabled by Cosco Shipping Specialized for shipments of export containers destined for China. The recognition strengthens its strategic relevance in the international logistics chain.

Second Rafael Vitale, director of Sepetiba Teconthe signing represents an important advance in commercial relations and the development of new businesses.

“China has been one of Brazil’s main trading partners for many years, and this relationship has become increasingly strategic. Considering this scenario, the signing of this contract represents not only a relevant advance in commercial relations between the terminal and Cosco, but also a direct impact on the generation of new business and the expansion of the service offering to the market”, he stated.

To Shan Guoyang, Presidente da Cosco Shipping Specializedthe agreement symbolizes the trust built over the years between the companies.

“Sepetiba Tecon has demonstrated operational excellence and technical capacity to meet the demands of our multipurpose operations, which has been fundamental to the growth of our activities in Brazil”, he highlighted.

The contract provides for the possibility of renewal and extension, signaling a long-term commitment to expanding logistics between the two countries.

“We remain committed to investing, evolving and continually expanding this partnership, which is already showing concrete results and tends to generate even more value for Brazilian foreign trade”, concluded Vitale.