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BRIQI Itaqui Port
Itaqui Port is the seaport of Sao luis, in the city of Sao luisin Brazil. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is BRIQI.

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Port Code

BRIQI

Name

Itaqui

Country / Region

Brazil

City

Sao luis

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

-2.5838170

Longitude

-44.3662250

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Port of Itaqui, UN/LOCODE BRIQI, is a seaport located in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil, at approximately 2.583817° S and 44.366225° W. It is a strategic Atlantic gateway for Maranhão and a broad North and Northeast Brazilian hinterland. The port operates six operational berths, including three arranged along a linear quay, and handles a mixed cargo profile rather than serving only containerized trade. Petroleum products, aluminium ingots, iron ore, pig iron, fertilizers, wheat, manganese ore, caustic soda and general cargo are among the recorded cargoes. The nearby Ponta da Madeira terminal, approximately 1.8 nautical miles north, is dedicated to iron ore from the Carajás region, while Terminal da Alumar is approximately 5 nautical miles south. Our platform treats Itaqui as a multipurpose industrial and bulk-oriented seaport and plans routing around cargo type, terminal acceptance and inland delivery requirements.

UN/LOCODE	BRIQI
Port / City	ITAQUI / São Luís
Country	Brazil (BR)
Port profile	Seaport with multipurpose, bulk and industrial cargo operations
Recorded coordinates	Latitude -2.5838170; Longitude -44.3662250

Key Highlights

Industrial and bulk orientation: cargo planning must distinguish petroleum, ores, metals, fertilizers, grains, chemicals and general cargo rather than assume a standard container-port workflow.
Broad hinterland reach: the port serves Maranhão, Piauí, Tocantins, southwestern Pará, northern Goiás, northeastern Mato Grosso and western Bahia.
Specialized nearby terminals: Ponta da Madeira is associated with Carajás iron ore exports, while Alumar supports an important industrial logistics cluster south of Itaqui.
Rail-linked mineral supply chain: the Carajás ore chain reaches the coast by rail over approximately 900 km; this is relevant to project coordination and bulk cargo interfaces.
Terminal-specific execution: berth nomination, cargo acceptance, documentation and inland arrangements should be confirmed for each shipment before booking is finalized.

Facilities & Services

Berthing: six operational berths are recorded for Itaqui, with three located along a linear quay. Actual berth assignment depends on vessel, cargo, draft, terminal program and port instructions.
Bulk and industrial handling: the cargo mix supports planning for liquid products, dry bulk, minerals, metals, fertilizers, grain and chemical commodities. Handling equipment and loading conditions must be confirmed with the nominated terminal.
Specialized terminal interfaces: Ponta da Madeira is a dedicated iron ore terminal north of Itaqui, and Terminal da Alumar is located south of the port. These facilities should not be treated as interchangeable with Itaqui berths.
Inland connectivity: rail is especially relevant to the Carajás iron ore chain; road transport remains important for regional distribution, project cargo and cargoes not suitable for rail.
Container and general cargo planning: our service team verifies whether the requested commodity, equipment type and handling method are accepted by the selected terminal before issuing firm operational instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

Trade direction: Itaqui is positioned for Brazil’s Atlantic export and import flows, including mineral, agricultural, industrial and energy-related cargoes. Actual service coverage depends on the commodity, vessel program and carrier or chartering arrangement.
Multimodal routing: export cargo may combine road or rail collection with ocean transport; import cargo commonly requires port release coordination followed by road or rail delivery into the defined hinterland.
Time variables: transit planning is affected by terminal nomination, vessel windows, weather, cargo readiness, customs release, berth congestion, equipment availability and inland capacity.
Our planning standard: we provide a shipment-specific schedule only after confirming the terminal, cargo characteristics, booking conditions, documentation cut-offs and inland destination. No fixed transit time should be assumed from port location alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Itaqui’s hinterland extends well beyond Maranhão and includes Piauí, Tocantins, southwestern Pará, northern Goiás, northeastern Mato Grosso and western Bahia. This reach creates a combination of long-distance inland transport, industrial supply chains and commodity export programs.

Minerals and metals: iron ore, manganese ore, pig iron and aluminium ingots are associated with the port’s industrial and export profile.
Energy and chemicals: petroleum products and caustic soda require commodity-specific safety, tank, documentation and terminal acceptance checks.
Agricultural inputs and food commodities: fertilizers and wheat may require bulk handling, quality documentation, storage coordination and careful inland scheduling.
General and project cargo: non-standard dimensions, lifting points, packaging and road restrictions should be assessed before the vessel booking and inland quotation are finalized.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: terminal receiving windows, documentation cut-offs, vessel closing times and cargo readiness dates can differ. Our service team obtains the applicable schedule from the nominated terminal or carrier instead of applying a generic port cut-off.
Dangerous goods: petroleum products, caustic soda and other regulated cargo require accurate UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing or tank details. Advance acceptance is essential.
Customs and inspection: invoice, packing list, transport documents, permits and cargo classification must be consistent. Customs or other authority inspections can affect release and inland dispatch, so delivery dates should include contingency.
Inland delivery: confirm truck type, axle and route restrictions, escort requirements where applicable, loading method, receiving hours and the availability of rail or road capacity before promising a final delivery date.

Operational conditions, regulatory requirements, terminal instructions and applicable charges may change. Our team confirms the latest requirements against the actual shipment, nominated facility and cargo documentation.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity description, HS classification, SDS where relevant, package dimensions, gross weight, loading method and final inland destination before requesting a firm quotation.
For minerals, grains, fertilizers and other bulk cargo, align quality specifications, moisture or contamination controls, sampling requirements and terminal acceptance with the shipper and receiver in advance.
For project or general cargo, provide drawings, center of gravity, lifting points, packing photographs and transport dimensions so that berth, crane, truck and route feasibility can be reviewed.
Use schedule buffers for customs review, vessel-window changes, weather and inland congestion. Our service team can evaluate a road-versus-rail or alternate Brazilian gateway option when the nominated terminal cannot meet the cargo or timing requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BRIQI a container-only port?

No. Itaqui is a multipurpose seaport with a significant bulk and industrial cargo profile. Our platform first confirms the cargo type and nominated handling facility before recommending an equipment and booking solution.

Are Ponta da Madeira and Itaqui the same terminal?

No. Ponta da Madeira is approximately 1.8 nautical miles north of Itaqui and is specifically associated with Carajás iron ore exports. The terminal, booking process and operational instructions must be identified correctly in the shipping documents.

Which inland areas can be served through Itaqui?

The recorded hinterland includes Maranhão, Piauí, Tocantins, southwestern Pará, northern Goiás, northeastern Mato Grosso and western Bahia. Final feasibility depends on the delivery point, cargo profile, road or rail capacity and seasonal conditions.

How early should dangerous goods details be submitted?

As early as possible, before booking confirmation. Petroleum products, caustic soda and similar cargoes may require terminal and carrier review of the UN classification, SDS, packaging or tank information and emergency contact details.

Can the platform guarantee a fixed transit time or cut-off?

No. Cut-offs and transit times vary by carrier, terminal, cargo, vessel window, customs status and inland arrangement. Our service team confirms the current shipment-specific schedule before issuing operational commitments.

Data Sources & Provenance

Core identifiers, city, country, coordinates, berth count, nearby-terminal distances, cargo categories and hinterland statements in this module are based on the supplied BRIQI port record. Operational guidance is presented as shipment-planning practice and is not a substitute for current terminal, carrier, customs or regulatory instructions.

For current port notices, authority requirements and Brazilian water-transport regulatory references, our service team uses the following official domains for verification:

portodoitaqui.com.br — official Port of Itaqui reference domain.
antaq.gov.br — Brazilian National Waterway Transport Agency reference domain.
gov.br — Brazilian federal government reference domain for applicable public authority information.

Port schedules, berth availability, terminal acceptance, customs status, charges, inland capacity and regulatory procedures are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.