Rio Brasil Terminal expands cabotage connectivity with new Norcoast service

Rio Brasil Terminal (RBT), operated by International Container Terminal Services, Inc., recently expanded its cabotage connectivity with the launch of Norcoast's regular service in July. This service facilitates domestic and feeder cargo transportation, providing additional transport options for cargo moving to and from Rio de Janeiro.

By connecting the state with the Manaus Free Trade Zone and other Brazilian ports, the service enhances operational flexibility, predictability, and logistics alternatives for industries and clients. RBT's strategic location and intermodal connections support cargo originating in Rio and regions such as Minas Gerais, interior São Paulo, and Greater São Paulo.

The terminal's rail connections, including the Floriano (RJ), Suzano (SP), and São José dos Campos (SP) rail ramps, further enable access to these markets. Norcoast's call at RBT links Rio de Janeiro to a broader cabotage network including ports in Manaus (AM), Pecém (CE), Suape (PE), Salvador (BA), Santos (SP), Paranaguá (PR), and Itajaí (SC), enhancing industrial flows and national distribution chains.

Roberto Lopes, RBT's CEO, expressed excitement about the launch, emphasizing the terminal's role in national logistics integration and cabotage sector competitiveness. Rafael Reis, RBT's commercial director, highlighted the new route's benefits for both Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo markets. For Norcoast, RBT's inclusion in its regular route aligns with its strategy to expand cabotage reach by diversifying its portfolio and network.

Marcio Salmi, Norcoast's commercial director, noted that the move reinforces the company's multimodal integration strategy, connecting different market regions more efficiently and expanding logistical possibilities for clients.