Porto do Itaqui, Commercial port in São Luís, Brazil.
Porto do Itaqui is a commercial port in São Luís with approximately 1,600 meters of wharf space and six berths where water depths range from 9.5 to 19 meters. The facility offers around 42,000 square meters of storage space with specialized areas for different cargo types, including grain silos.
The port was established in 1939 when the National Department of Ports identified the location as suitable due to its water conditions. The facility was developed to serve regional trade networks.
The port links multiple Brazilian states together and shapes commerce across the Northeast region. Its operations directly influence the economic life of São Luís and surrounding communities.
The port is accessible from the city and offers views of its operations, showing the characteristic activity of a modern trade hub. Visitors should expect variable weather conditions and the port's constant operational rhythm, as it functions daily.
The port stands out for having one of the world's deepest navigation channels, with a depth of 26 meters at low tide. This level of depth is matched by very few other ports worldwide.
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