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Agência Marítima CARGONAVE Ltda.

Port of São Luís

MA - Brasil

About the Port

Major port in northern Brazil for grain and mineral exports. Terminal de Grãos do Maranhão (TEGRAM) at Itaqui.

The Port of São Luís (Itaqui) is strategically located in Maranhão and serves as one of the most important export hubs in northern Brazil, specializing in grains, iron ore, and other bulk commodities.

Our Services

Ship Agency

All vessel types

Documentation

Export documentation

Bulk Operations

Grain and minerals

Crew Support

Complete assistance

Restrictions & Facilities

Grains - Restrictions & Facilities

100% ISPS COMPLIANT • BW Water Density (1.017/1.019 BW)

Max Draft at Channel + Bar + Inner Waterways: 23.00 mtrs

*Tidal Range up to N/A • Night Navigation: Vessels over 90,000 DWT: daylight only for berthing maneuvers

Grain Terminals – Restrictions & Facilities

TEGRAM TERMINAL – Berths 100 & 103
Max Draft14.50 mtrs (sailing draft)
Max LOAB100: 240.0 mtrs | B103: 229.0 mtrs
Max Beam38.0 mtrs
Max DWT100,000 MT
Max Air Draft17.50 mtrs (WLTHC)
Loaders1
Water Density1.017/1.019
MooringStarboardside alongside
Loading Rate30,000-35,000 MT/day
CargoesSoybean, Corn & Soybean Meal
StorageTotal: 500,000 MT / 4 warehouses (125,000 MT each) – TCN (CHS/NOVAAGRI): 1 warehouse | VITERRA: 1 warehouse | CLI: 1 warehouse | ALZ (AMAGGI/Louis Dreyfus/Zen-Noh): 1 warehouse
VLI TERMINAL – VALE – Berth 105
Max Draft17.50 mtrs (sailing draft)
Max LOA232.0 mtrs
Max Beam38.0 mtrs
Max DWT155,000 MT
Max Air Draft16.60 mtrs (WLTHC)
Loaders1
Water Density1.017/1.019
MooringStarboardside alongside
Loading Rate30,000-35,000 MT/day
CargoesSoybean, Corn, Pig Iron, Manganese & Copper Concentrate
StorageTotal: 219,000 MT / 6 silos – BUNGE: 1 silo 25,000 MT + 1 silo 50,000 MT | CARGILL: 2 silos 25,000 MT each | VLI/VALE: 1 silo 46,000 MT + 1 silo 48,000 MT

Updated for Crop Season 2026.

Operational Notes

  • •Max Draft at Channel: 23.00 mtrs | Water Density BW 1.017/1.019
  • •Navigation restriction: Berthing maneuvers for vessels over 90,000 DWT allowed during daylight only
  • •Minimum distance of 25.0 mtrs between cranes or other obstacles
  • •Minimum hatch size: 15 mtrs x 15 mtrs | Vessel's cranes must be placed on vessel's center or portside
  • •TEGRAM (B100 & B103): Max DWT 100,000 MT | Max Sailing Draft 14.50 mtrs | Max Airdraft 17.50 mtrs WLTHC | 1 loader each
  • •VLI/VALE (B105): Max DWT 155,000 MT | Max Sailing Draft 17.50 mtrs | Max Airdraft 16.60 mtrs WLTHC | 1 loader
  • •Bunkering: Shore pipeline at Berth 105 or at outer roads by barge
  • •Working time: 24hrs SSHINC | Official figures: As per terminal's draft survey

Port Holidays (Except)

  • • Christmas: From 7:00 PM on the 24th until the 26th at 7:00 AM
  • • New Year: From 7:00 PM on the 31st until the 2nd at 7:00 AM

Weather Conditions

Current Weather

17.2°C

Moderate Rain

Feels like 17.2°C

98%
25.6 km/h NE
0.5m SE
0

5-Day Forecast

Saturday

2026-10-24

Light rain

30°/26°
78%30km/h E
Waves: 0.6m

Sunday

2026-10-25

Cloudy

26°/19°
70%20km/h S
Waves: 0.5m

Monday

2026-10-26

Clear sky

22°/16°
65%15km/h S
Waves: 0.4m

Tuesday

2026-10-27

Partly cloudy

24°/17°
68%18km/h SE
Waves: 0.4m

Wednesday

2026-10-28

Cloudy

25°/18°
72%12km/h E
Waves: 0.3m

Regional Location

Northern Brazil
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Latitude

-2.5308°

Longitude

-44.3068°

State

MA

Nearby Ports

2

Nearby CARGONAVE Ports:

Fortaleza(890 km)
Belém(580 km)

Contact

Address
Avenida Colares Moreira, 01 - Room 325 (Office Tower Building) - CEP: 65.075-441, São Luís - MA
Phone
+55 (98) 3181-5213
Email
operations.slu@cargonave.com.br
Service Hours
24 hours / 7 days

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