Rio Brasil Terminal expands cabotage connectivity with new Norcoast service
Norcoast’s cabotage service made its first call in Rio Brasil Terminal on July 21 with the arrival of the vessel NC BREDA. Rio Brasil Terminal (RBT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in the Port of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is strengthening its cabotage connectivity with the addition of Norcoast’s regular service last July. ...
On July 21, Norcoast's cabotage service commenced operations at Rio Brasil Terminal (RBT), operated by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI). The service, handling domestic cabotage and feeder cargo, enhances transport options for cargo moving to and from Rio de Janeiro, connecting the state with the Manaus Free Trade Zone and other Brazilian ports.
RBT's strategic location and intermodal connections support cargo from Rio and regions like Minas Gerais, interior São Paulo, and Greater São Paulo, with rail connections including Floriano (RJ), Suzano (SP), and São José dos Campos (SP). This addition strengthens RBT's role in national logistics integration, contributing to cabotage sector competitiveness.
Roberto Lopes, RBT CEO, expressed excitement about the launch, while Norcoast's Marcio Salmi highlighted the move as part of the company's multimodal integration strategy, expanding logistical possibilities for clients.
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