Port of Itaqui

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About Port of Itaqui

Also known as: Itaqui

Porto do Itaqui is a Brazilian seaport handling aluminum, pig iron, general, dry and liquid bulk cargoes, soybeans, and copper. It serves a vast hinterland across several northeastern Brazilian states. Vessel types calling include bulk carriers, container ships, gas carriers, general cargo ships, and tankers.

Background
Port of Itaqui is a Brazilian port located in the city of São Luís, Maranhão. It is not to be confused with the city of Itaqui, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, near the border with Argentina. The main cargoes include aluminum ingots and bars, pig iron, general, dry and liquid bulk cargoes, soybean and copper. The hinterland of the Port of Itaqui encompasses the states of Maranhão, Piauí, Tocantins, southwestern Pará, northern Goiás, northeastern Mato Grosso, and western Bahia.

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
13.72m
Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
BR-RS
Latitude
-29.1167°
Longitude
-56.5500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BRITQ
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Time Zone
UTC-3
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11525640 →
Wikidata
Q3398608 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Itaqui?

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The controlling depth at Itaqui is 13.72 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Itaqui on?

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The Port of Itaqui is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in BR. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Itaqui?

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You can track vessels near Itaqui (BRITQ) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Itaqui?

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The Port of Itaqui is a port in BR. Its UN/LOCODE is BRITQ — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE BRITQ mean?

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The first two characters, BR, are the ISO country code for BR. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Itaqui?

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The Port of Itaqui operates in the UTC-3 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

What is the Port of Itaqui?

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ITAQUI (UN/Locode: BRITQ), Brazil is a seaport located at approximately -2.57000° N, -44.34000° E.

Where is the Port of Itaqui located?

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Coordinates: -2.57000° N, -44.34000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ITAQUI — UN/Locode: BRIQI — -2.58382° N, -44.36623° EPONTA DA MADEIRA — UN/Locode: BRPMA — -2.55481° N, -44.36897° ESAO LUIS — UN/Locode: BRSLZ — -2.52000° N, -44.30000° E

What facilities are available at the Port of Itaqui?

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Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 15.5m - 16m; anchorage depth 18.6m - 19.8m; cargo pier depth 17.1m - 18.2m; oil terminal depth 18.6m - 19.8m and maximum draft approx. 13.72 m.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Itaqui?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Itaqui?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Itaqui?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Pleasure Craft and Tanker.

Who are the ship suppliers at the Port of Itaqui?

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Ship suppliers include Sea Star Ship Suppliers, TROPICAL SHIP SUPPLY LTD. - BRAZIL and NAVSUPPLY SHIPCHANDLER + more.

Which service providers operate at the Port of Itaqui?

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Service providers include SHIPTECH MARINE SERVICES.