Sugar is the signature cargo of Recife: two horizontal silos hold up to 200,000 tonnes, while dedicated berths handle grain such as wheat, maize, barley and malt. Fertilizers, clinker and conventional breakbulk move across eight general-cargo berths, with just two berths reserved for containers. Boxed traffic has largely migrated to neighbouring Suape, leaving Recife focused on dry bulk, bagged sugar and project cargo. A passenger terminal opened in 2009 also serves a growing cruise trade. As a Brazilian public port, Recife provides standard customs clearance for foreign-trade cargo. Road and rail connect the quays to Pernambuco state and the wider northeastern hinterland. Shippers needing container services route via Suape, about 40 km to the south.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Recife?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Recife is BR REC. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Recife located?▼

The port of Recife is located in Brazil (South Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Recife?▼

Recife is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).

What is the channel depth of Recife?▼

The channel depth of Recife is 9.7 meters.

Location & Weather

-8.05000, -34.86667

Channel depth: 9.7 m

Transit time routes from Recife

Sao Paulo → Shanghai Sao Paulo → Shenzhen Sao Paulo → Guangzhou Sao Paulo → Hong Kong Sao Paulo → Tokyo Sao Paulo → Busan

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