Chouest Signs Agreement with Prumo Logistica

In April 2014, the two companies signed the initial lease for the port property, recently amending the agreement to include a total area of 574,200 square meters, if all future contract options are exercised.

“We are already investing to meet the current demand of our international customers and new bids in the industry, and our unit at the Port of Açu is essential for such,” said Chouest Brazilian Director Ricardo Chagas.

Construction work has been underway for several months, and the expected start of operations will take place during the first half of 2015.

Ten Covered Slips

The facility will have nine 25.2 m wide regular slips, each with two 25-ton overhead cranes; one 38.4 m wide heavy lift slip with two 100-ton overhead cranes.

574,200 m2 Total Area

In addition to the covered slips, the straight docks provide more than 525 linear meters, which can easily accommodate five large platform supply vessels (PSVs)

Repair Area

Located in the south breakwater of Açu Port’s Terminal 2, B-Port will feature a floating dry dock with a lifting capacity of 13,700 MT

Vessel Support

Inside and out, B-Port can fully support 15 vessels simultaneously.