Competitive Advantages

With extensive competitive advantages, the public ports of Bahia emerge as the best options for the state's productive complex and also for cargoes from other federative units. The economic activity that strengthens around the Industrial Pole of Camaçari, for example, is served by the terminals of Salvador and Aratu-Candeias, both in the Baía de Todos-os-Santos, which boasts the best natural conditions for port activities, along with excellent maritime and land access conditions. Such characteristics contribute to a considerable reduction in costs related to cargo handling. And in the south of the state, the Port of Ilhéus, which meets the demand for products from the western region of Bahia, primarily soybeans and products from its hinterland, has been standing out in the tourism segment.

Bahia has one of the largest port complexes in Brazil, comprising the public ports of Salvador, Aratu-Candeias, and Ilhéus, along with seven Private Use Terminals (TUPs). The complex includes the Port System of the Baía de Todos-os-Santos, consisting of the discontinued Aratu-Candeias/Salvador port, in addition to the TUPs Enseada Naval, Aquaviário de Madre de Deus, Marítimo Miguel Oliveira, Dow Química, Cotegipe - TPC, Bahia LNG Regasification - TRBA, and Maritime Graneis Terminal - TMG, all operating in areas under the jurisdiction of Codeba, the Port Authority.

The Port of Salvador plays a decisive role in the Bahia economy, excelling in container handling, general cargo, wheat, cellulose, and fruits, benefiting, among other factors, from its strategic position concerning the European Continent and MERCOSUR. Its area of influence includes, besides Bahia, the north of MG, SE, AL, PE, Paraíba, RN, and CE. It is also one of the main destinations for cruise routes along the Brazilian coast.

The Baía de Todos-os-Santos Expressway is a distinctive feature of the Port of Salvador, connecting the exit of BR-324 at Km 626 to the port access yard, avoiding truck traffic on urban avenues. The Expressway has ten lanes, with six for urban traffic and four for cargo vehicles. Additionally, the container terminal, which operates the main maritime lines connecting the North and Northeast regions to the world, and the passenger terminal, through which tourists arrive in the Bahian capital during the cruise ship seasons, are important features of the logistics equipment.

The port of Aratu was strategically designed to meet the growing needs of an industrialized area, focusing on the handling of chemicals, petrochemicals, and processed metals in the Metropolitan Region of Salvador (RMS).

The port plays a role in driving the industrial development process in Bahia, facilitating the two main sectors in the state: the Industrial Center of Aratu (CIA) and the Industrial Pole of Camaçari. As an extension of the Salvador Port, Aratu-Candeias is one of Brazil's most important outlets for chemical and petrochemical production.

Highlighting the tourism sector, the Port of Ilhéus has been receiving a considerable number of cruise ships every season. In recent years, the logistics equipment has gained a new profile, seeking to expand its area of influence by attracting various cargoes from different regions of Bahia and other states, such as Minas Gerais.

The Port of Ilhéus meets the demand for products from the western region of Bahia, primarily soybeans and products from its hinterland, magnesite, magnesium oxide, as well as equipment for wind power generation plants and cocoa beans to supply the chocolate industries in the region.
 

Economic and Social Development of Brazil

Codeba values constant improvement of its processes, aiming to provide efficiency, sustainability, and safety in its operations. Our mission as the Federal Port Authority in Bahia is to decisively contribute to the economic and social development of Brazil, in line with the guidelines of the Federal Government and the Ministry of Ports and Airports.

Our priority is to invest in access channels, evolution basins, and berthing structures to allow a greater flow of ships, especially those of large tonnage; boost export performance; reduce logistical and operational costs; increase productivity and competitiveness; invest in infrastructure, technological modernization, optimization of resources, and integration with other modes, such as railways and roads.