# Port of Santos operations and development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/port-of-santos-operations-and-development
> Updated: 2026-09-25T23:42:55.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Port of Santos is navigating a combination of long-term infrastructure planning, international economic pressures, and localized operational disruptions.

Strategic discussions regarding the port’s expansion have focused on the National Logistics Plan 2050, which seeks to integrate port capacity with road, rail, and waterway networks. Key projects include deepening the navigation channel and interventions on the right bank, though land availability and lease contracts remain obstacles. These development efforts occur alongside economic challenges, as US tariffs have contributed to a 9.7% decline in exports from São Paulo to the United States throughout 2026.

On a local operational level, maritime activities have faced temporary interruptions due to weather. Heavy fog recently forced the closure of the access channel, halting ship movements and affecting regional ferry crossings.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Santos experiences port closures due to fog and local traffic diversions

Fog disrupted maritime operations and ferry crossings at the Port of Santos, while various community events are causing local road closures and bus diversions throughout the city.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santos-experiences-port-closures-due-to-fog-and-local-traffic-diversions

### 2026-09-08: Port of Santos faces expansion debates and US tariff impacts

The Port of Santos is debating infrastructure expansion and logistics integration while facing a 9.7% drop in São Paulo exports to the US due to trade tariffs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/port-of-santos-faces-expansion-debates-and-us-tariff-impacts

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