# Santos (BR SSZ)

**UN/LOCODE:** BR SSZ  
**Country:** Brazil  
**Water Body:** South Atlantic Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Large  
**Harbor Type:** Coastal (Natural)  
**GPS:** -23.9500, -46.3000

Operators such as DP World, Brasil Terminal Portuário (BTP) and Santos Brasil (Tecon Santos) share the quays of Brazil's busiest port, which set a record of about 5.9 million TEU in 2025 and handled 186.4 million tonnes overall, up 3.6% on its previous 2024 record. Located on the South Atlantic in São Paulo state, Santos combines container traffic with vast agribulk flows: soybeans, sugar, maize and coffee anchor the export side, while consumer goods, chemicals and industrial equipment dominate imports. DP World's terminal alone moved about 1.3 million TEU in 2025 and is being expanded by roughly 25% under a R$1.6 billion investment. Hinterland access runs by road and rail into the sugarcane and soy belts of São Paulo and the Centre-West. Customs and foreign-trade clearance go through Brazil's Receita Federal and the Siscomex platform, and demurrage during peak harvest months is a familiar challenge. For forwarders, Santos is the default gateway for São Paulo cargo, with Paranaguá and the Santa Catarina ports of Itajaí and Navegantes serving as practical alternatives. Reefer volumes for meat, fruit and juice are substantial and well supported by cold-chain infrastructure.

## Transit Times & Routes

- [Sao Paulo → Shanghai](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sao-paulo-shanghai)
- [Sao Paulo → Shenzhen](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sao-paulo-shenzhen)
- [Sao Paulo → Guangzhou](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sao-paulo-guangzhou)
- [Sao Paulo → Hong Kong](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sao-paulo-hong-kong)
- [Sao Paulo → Tokyo](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sao-paulo-tokyo)
- [Sao Paulo → Busan](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sao-paulo-busan)

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