Mining giant Vale built Tubarao (BR TUB) in 1966 to ship iron ore from the Iron Quadrangle of Minas Gerais, and the terminal near Vitória remains one of the world's largest ore-loading ports. It exported about 68 million tonnes of iron ore in 2024, loaded at peak rates near 16,000 tonnes per hour. Pier depths exceeding 21 metres let Tubarao handle Capesize and Valemax bulk carriers that smaller Brazilian ports cannot accommodate. Cargo reaches the quays by the dedicated Vitória-Minas railway, which links the port directly to the iron mines inland. For freight forwarders the key point is that Tubarao is a pure bulk and pellet facility with no container or general-cargo handling. Containerised, reefer and breakbulk shipments are routed instead through neighbouring Vitória (Codesa) or through Santos further south.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tubarao?▼

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

Where is the port of Tubarao located?▼

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

What is the size of the port Tubarao?▼

Tubarao is a Large harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).

What is the channel depth of Tubarao?▼

The channel depth of Tubarao is 21.6 meters.

Location & Weather

-20.28333, -40.25000

Channel depth: 21.6 m

Transit time routes from Tubarao

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

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