Port of Natal faces over 50% drop as French company ceases operations

Port of Natal will likely suffer an immediate decrease of over 50% in its operations as the French company CMA-CGM ceased operations at the port over the weekend. The initial estimated loss is around R$5 million per year, but the state port authority Codern is seeking alternatives to make up for the company’s leave.

Since last year, Codern had already been informed that CMA would no longer operate in Rio Grande do Norte. The giant of maritime transportation explained that it will operate exclusively with ships of 260 meters, which makes it impossible to maneuver at the mouth of the Potengi River.

This limitation is due to the height of the Newton Navarro Bridge and the lack of proper security measures. Due to this, only boats with a height of fewer than 52 meters and 220 meters in length can enter the Natal-based terminal. Defenses are structures that need to be installed at the base of the bridge’s columns, ensuring safety by supporting the impact in case of a collision without damaging the bridge.

The main activity carried out by the company in Rio Grande do Norte was the transportation of cargo to Europe, especially fruits. Now, the transport operation will be carried out through a port in neighboring Ceará.

There are no additional agreements with maritime transportation companies for operation at the Port of Natal, according to Codern. However, a large fruit industry company is negotiating to use the terminal, albeit with nothing confirmed as of yet.

Source: Tribuna do Norte

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