Global Infrastructure SherpaNew direct maritime route between China and Brazil ports
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nova rota marítima direta
Project
A new direct maritime route began operating in April 2025 between the Port of Gaolan in China and the ports of Santana and Salvador in Brazil.
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Counterparts (3)
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Porto de Salvador
Companhia das Docas do Estado da Bahia (CODEBA) is a Brazilian public port authority established in 1943, managing the ports of Salvador, Aratu-Candeias, and Ilhéus in Bahia, Brazil, with a focus on port infrastructure, operations, and development.
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Porto de Santana
Companhia Docas de Santana (CDSA) is a federal public company in Brazil responsible for the administration, operation, and development of the Port of Santana in Amapá. It manages cargo movement, primarily minerals like manganese and iron ore, and other general cargo.
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Porto de Gaolan
Zhuhai-based port operator managing Gaolan Port, a major deep-water port in the Pearl River Delta, China. It is a key hub for container, bulk cargo, and petrochemical logistics, with significant ongoing expansion projects.
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A new direct maritime route, announced 2026-03-06, began operating in April 2025 between China's Port of Gaolan and Brazil's Porto de Santana and Porto de Salvador. This transport development connects Gaolan with two Brazilian ports; the deal value was not disclosed.
- New direct maritime route operational April 2025.
- Connects China's Port de Gaolan with Brazil's Porto de Santana and Porto de Salvador.
- Deal announced 2026-03-06; value not disclosed.
- Transport development located in Brazil.
Source Intelligence
KEY DETAILS
The ships on this route cross the Strait of Malacca and the Cape of Good Hope and do not make intermediate stops. Quote: "Os navio atravessam o Estreito de Malaca e o Cabo da Boa Esperança e não fazem escalas. intermediárias."
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Location
entre o Porto de Gaolan, na cidade de Zhuhai no Sul da China, e os portos de Santana, no Amapá, e Salvador, Bahia, nas regiões Norte e o Nordeste do Brasil.
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COD
Em abril de 2025, começou a operar uma nova rota marítima direta
high quality
Enriched Mar 7, 2026
Timeline
Announced
Mar 6, 2026
Signed
Closed
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