TECHNICAL VISIT TO SANTOS PORT
Technical Visit – Port of Santos
Discover Latin America’s largest port
April 17, 2026 | Santos, Brazil
On April 17, the Port of Santos will open its doors to welcome international delegations and guests attending Intermodal South America for an exclusive technical visit to Latin America’s largest port.
This initiative offers a unique opportunity for international professionals to experience firsthand the operations, infrastructure, and strategic importance of the Port of Santos within global maritime trade.
The visit is organized by IAPORTS – International Association of Port Development, in partnership with the Santos Port Authority (APS) and the Associação Comercial de Santos (ACS) — both members of IAPORTS.
IAPORTS works to connect the Latin American port sector with the world by fostering international collaboration, competitiveness, and leadership development in the port industry.
Who Can Participate
Participation in this visit is reserved for:
International guests attending Intermodal South America
Official international delegations visiting Intermodal
Members of IAPORTS
Due to operational constraints, participation is limited to capacity.
Why Participate
About the Port of Santos
The Port of Santos is the largest port complex in Latin America and the main gateway for Brazil’s international trade.
Handling over 170 million tonnes of cargo annually, the port connects South America to major global shipping routes.
The complex includes more than 60 terminals handling containers, bulk commodities, vehicles, fuels, and general cargo.
Strategically located near São Paulo — the largest economic hub in the Southern Hemisphere — Santos is a key node in global maritime logistics.
Agenda
12:00 — 13:15
Optional Networking Lunch
Tasca do Porto – Historic Center of Santos
Optional lunch for participants arriving from São Paulo.
Fee: USD 30 per person
Registration is complementary for the agenda presented below.
13:30 — 14:30
Institutional Session
Associação Comercial de Santos
• Welcome Remarks – Mauro Sammarco, President, Associação Comercial de Santos
• IAPORTS Institutional Presentation – Raquel Kibrit, Executive Director, IAPORTS
• Port of Santos Overview – Opening remarks by Anderson Pomini (tbc), President, Port of Santos
Technical presentation by Santos Port Authority
14:30 — 15:30
Boat Technical Visit – Port Channel
Participants walk to Valongo Pier for an exclusive technical boat tour through the port channel, including views of key terminals and operations.
16:00
Closing & Group Photo
Associação Comercial de Santos
Return to ACS for final remarks, farewell networking, and official group photo.
Registration is complementary
Confirmations will be accepted until April 1, 2026 or until capacity is reached.
Due to the limited number of seats available for the boat visit, we kindly ask participants to confirm only if they are certain they will attend.
Additional seats will not be opened once capacity is reached.
Dress Code
Participants must follow operational safety guidelines for port visits:
Long pants, shirt with sleeves, comfortable flat closed-toe shoes
These requirements are important due to the boat visit and port operational safety.
Weather Conditions
The organizers reserve the right to cancel or adjust the technical visit if weather or operational conditions do not allow safe navigation.
Organization
This initiative is led by IAPORTS – International Association of Port Development, in partnership with the Santos Port Authority (APS) and the Associação Comercial de Santos (ACS). Both organizations are members of the IAPORTS international network, which works to promote collaboration, knowledge exchange, and leadership within the global port sector.