# Brazilian port infrastructure and capacity developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-port-infrastructure-and-capacity-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-23T08:00:18.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Brazilian port facilities are undergoing significant operational shifts and infrastructure developments. Porto do Açu in Rio de Janeiro has achieved a record 89 million tons of cargo moved in a single year, contributing roughly US$ 16 billion to international trade. While the complex is expanding into green hydrogen and AI data center hosting, it faces logistical bottlenecks due to poor highway conditions and stalled government contracts for bypass roads.

Simultaneously, Porto do Itaqui is undergoing a capacity expansion through the construction of Berço 98. This R$ 400 million project is expected to increase annual cargo handling by over 8 million tons and boost port revenue by approximately 20% upon its scheduled completion in December 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Porto do Itaqui expansion to increase capacity by 8 million tons

Porto do Itaqui is constructing Berço 98, a R$ 400 million expansion expected to increase annual cargo capacity by 8 million tons by late 2026.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/porto-do-itaqui-expansion-to-increase-capacity-by-8-million-tons

### 2026-09-09: Porto do Açu hits record cargo volumes amid infrastructure hurdles

Porto do Açu has moved a record 89 million tons of cargo annually, but faces critical logistical bottlenecks due to deteriorating state highway infrastructure and government funding shortages.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/porto-do-au-hits-record-cargo-volumes-amid-infrastructure-hurdles

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