RIO Brasil Terminal (RBT), operated by International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) at the Port of Rio de Janeiro, added two quay cranes capable of servicing 20,000-TEU mega-ships.

The terminal added the quay cranes to improve vessel handling capability and overall efficiency across its berths. The delivery marks a phase of a larger infrastructure modernization initiative running through 2029. By bringing RBT’s total fleet to six operational quay cranes, the upgrade supports the terminal’s long-term plan to increase its annual capacity to 750,000 TEUs.

“These new assets will contribute to increased operational efficiency and further enhance the quality of service we provide to our customers. They represent an important development in our ongoing expansion and modernization program, which is targeted for completion in 2029,” said Roberto Lopes, RBT chief executive officer.

The investment aims to support Brazil’s foreign trade by helping mitigate bottlenecks in other ports and contributing to a more competitive national logistics chain. Driven by a significant growth in container volumes at the Port of Rio since 2023, the upgraded terminal is positioned to address rising trade demands.

Beyond the addition of the ship-to-shore cranes, the terminal’s program includes the unification and expansion of storage yards, reorganization of operational areas to optimize internal process flows, and the adoption of advanced technologies and automation. The completed program will consolidate the Port of Rio’s position as a leading logistics hub for Brazil’s Southwest and Midwest regions.