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BRPEC Pecem Port
Pecem Port is the major seaport of Pecem, in the city of Pecemin Brazil. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is BRPEC.

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Port Code

BRPEC

Name

Pecem

Country / Region

Brazil

City

Pecem

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Main Port

Latitude

-3.5321260

Longitude

-38.8031100

Est. Unit Price

$19/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Port of Pecém (BRPEC), Brazil

The Port of Pecém, coded BRPEC, is a deep-water seaport in the municipality of São Gonçalo do Amarante, Ceará, in northeastern Brazil. It is positioned as an industrial and export gateway for Ceará and the surrounding Northeast region. The port comprises two piers protected by an L-shaped breakwater and is connected to the mainland by a 2,120-metre causeway bridge. Its cargo profile includes containers, general cargo and project-related industrial shipments, alongside regional agricultural exports such as lemons, bananas, shrimp and cashew nuts. The supplied port data records a maximum draught of 15.5 metres at the LNG terminal; this figure should not be treated as the permitted draught for every berth or cargo operation. Our platform uses BRPEC for routing analysis and asks the terminal, carrier and local agent to confirm berth, equipment, draft, cut-off and acceptance conditions before booking.

UN/LOCODE	BRPEC
Port / City	Pecém / Pecém, São Gonçalo do Amarante
Country / Region	Brazil / South and Central America
Coordinates	Latitude -3.5321260; longitude -38.8031100
Port profile	Deep-water seaport serving container, general cargo and industrial logistics

Key Highlights

Key logistics characteristics

Deep-water industrial gatewayPecém supports Ceará’s industrial and energy-related supply chains as well as containerized and general cargo movements.

Protected marine layoutTwo piers and an L-shaped breakwater provide the basic port configuration described in the supplied port data.

Mixed cargo profileContainer cargo, general cargo, agricultural exports and industrial materials may require different handling and documentation plans.

Causeway-dependent accessMarine-terminal access is connected to the mainland by a 2,120-metre causeway bridge, making pre-arranged truck and gate coordination important.

Draft confirmation requiredThe recorded 15.5-metre maximum applies to the LNG terminal reference in the source data, not automatically to all berths.

Facilities & Services

Facilities and service planning

Container handling: Containerized cargo is part of the port’s stated cargo profile. Our service team confirms terminal acceptance, equipment availability, empty-container positioning and applicable operational windows with the nominated carrier or terminal.
General and project cargo: Breakbulk, machinery, steel and industrial materials may require lifting plans, cargo dimensions, securing arrangements and berth-specific approval before the shipping instruction is finalized.
Energy and industrial interface: The port’s industrial setting includes energy-related logistics. LNG or other regulated cargo requires separate terminal acceptance, safety documentation and vessel compatibility checks.
Yard and inspection coordination: Container yard allocation, customs inspection positioning, seal control and release procedures should be confirmed before truck dispatch; availability can vary by terminal and carrier.
Road access: The causeway and mainland road connection support inland collection and delivery. Heavy, oversize or time-sensitive cargo should be checked for route, axle, escort and appointment restrictions.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and transit-time considerations

Typical trade directions: Our platform can evaluate Pecém for Brazil–Asia, Brazil–Europe, intra-Americas and regional feeder combinations, subject to the carrier’s current network and equipment plan.
Service structure: Cargo may move on a direct call, a transshipment service or a combined feeder connection. We do not assume a direct sailing, fixed carrier coverage or a permanent weekly frequency without a current quotation.
Transit variables: Actual transit depends on the selected service string, transshipment port, vessel rotation, equipment release, customs status, weather, port congestion and inland collection conditions.
Quotation practice: Our team provides a carrier-specific routing and schedule after checking cargo readiness, Incoterms, container type, required delivery point and the latest booking confirmation.

Transit times shown in a quotation are planning estimates rather than guaranteed delivery commitments. Cut-off, transshipment and connection details should be revalidated before cargo is gated in.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Hinterland and cargo composition

Primary hinterland: The port serves Ceará and the wider Northeast Brazil market, with inland flows linked to the industrial zone around Pecém and mainland distribution points.
Industrial cargo: Energy equipment, steel, machinery, construction materials and other industrial inputs may move as containers, breakbulk or project cargo, depending on dimensions and handling requirements.
Agricultural exports: The supplied port profile identifies lemons, bananas, shrimp and cashew nuts among the main goods. Reefer availability, temperature instructions, phytosanitary documents and inspection planning are important for these shipments.
Containerized consumer and industrial goods: Commodity classification, packing method and final inland destination determine whether standard, reefer, open-top, flat-rack or special handling equipment is appropriate.

Operations & Compliance

Operational and compliance controls

Cut-off management: Carrier documentation cut-off, VGM deadline, terminal receiving window and customs status are separate controls. Our service team obtains each deadline from the active booking rather than applying a generic port timetable.
Dangerous goods: IMO class, UN number, packing group, proper shipping name, flash point and container packing certificate must match the carrier declaration. Terminal acceptance is required before dispatch, and LNG or other energy cargo may involve additional safety controls.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, export declaration, licenses and certificates must be consistent. Customs selection, inspection or document review can extend dwell time and should be reflected in the delivery plan.
Inland delivery: Before truck appointment, verify container weight, chassis suitability, road restrictions, escort requirements for oversize cargo, delivery-site access and empty-return instructions. Do not dispatch on a provisional release.

Shipping Tips

Practical shipping recommendations

Send our team the cargo description, HS code, packing dimensions, gross weight, temperature range, dangerous-goods status and final destination before requesting a firm routing.
For reefer exports such as seafood or fruit, prepare the set-point, ventilation, humidity requirements, power responsibility and pre-trip inspection requirement before equipment release.
For machinery, steel or out-of-gauge cargo, provide drawings, center of gravity, lifting points, lashing plan and photographs so the carrier and terminal can assess stowage and handling.
Keep a contingency option for an alternative Brazilian gateway or a different transshipment combination when equipment, schedule, draft, customs or inland capacity is not confirmed at Pecém.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ for forwarders and exporters

Q1. Is BRPEC the correct code for the Port of Pecém?

Yes. The supplied master data identifies BRPEC as the UN/LOCODE for PECEM in Brazil. Our team uses BRPEC in quotation and shipping-instruction checks, while the carrier’s booking confirmation remains the final operational reference.

Q2. Can the 15.5-metre draught be used for every vessel call?

No. The supplied data states a maximum draught of 15.5 metres at the LNG terminal. Vessel, berth, channel, tide, cargo condition and terminal restrictions must be checked separately before accepting a draft-sensitive booking.

Q3. Does Pecém handle only containers?

No. The port profile includes containers and general cargo, with agricultural exports and industrial materials also identified. Equipment, documentation and terminal acceptance vary by cargo type.

Q4. What commonly delays an export shipment?

Typical risks include late VGM or shipping instructions, incomplete export documents, dangerous-goods rejection, customs inspection, equipment shortages, missed terminal receiving windows and uncoordinated inland truck appointments.

Q5. How does our platform confirm the final schedule?

Our service team checks the current carrier quotation, booking confirmation, terminal receiving instruction, cargo readiness, transshipment plan and inland delivery requirements before issuing the operational plan.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data basis and verification boundary

Port identity, code, city, country, coordinates, port configuration, causeway length, cargo profile and the LNG-terminal draught reference are based on the BRPEC port master data supplied for this page. Operational items such as vessel acceptance, berth availability, terminal cut-offs, carrier schedules, equipment, customs status and inland restrictions are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed against the active booking and competent authorities.

For Brazilian customs and foreign-trade system verification, our service team refers to the official government domain gov.br and the Single Foreign Trade Portal domain portalunico.siscomex.gov.br. These domains support regulatory and declaration checks; they do not replace terminal, carrier or local-agent confirmation of live port operations.