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BRMCZ Maceio Port
Maceio Port is the seaport of Maceio, in the city of Maceioin Brazil. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is BRMCZ.

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Port Code

BRMCZ

Name

Maceio

Country / Region

Brazil

City

Maceio

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

-9.6830556

Longitude

-35.7330556

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Port Overview

Maceio Port, Brazil — BRMCZ

Maceio Harbour is a sheltered seaport north of Maceio on Brazil’s northeastern coast, positioned between Recife and Salvador. The harbour has no entrance bar, and the bay provides approximately 11–16 m of water close to shore according to the supplied port record. A 3,000 m inverted-L breakwater creates a protected basin, with the basin entrance facing northwest. The port is primarily relevant to bulk, general-cargo and sugar logistics rather than being presented as a container hub. Six berths are identified in the supplied data: four for general cargo and two for sugar. A separate chemical terminal operated by Salgema Industrias Quimicas is described as an L-shaped pier extending offshore. Our service team can coordinate vessel feasibility, cargo documentation, inland delivery and pre-arrival checks, subject to current terminal confirmation.

UN/LOCODE	BRMCZ	Country	Brazil
City	Maceio	Coordinates	9°40′59″S, 35°43′59″W
Port profile	Open-sea coastal harbour	Primary role	General cargo, sugar and chemical-related maritime operations

Key Highlights

Key Logistics Characteristics

Protected harbour: The breakwater and sheltered basin can support more stable marine operations than an exposed roadstead, although berth and weather confirmation remains necessary.
Bulk-oriented cargo mix: Sugar products, fertilizers, agricultural commodities, frozen fish and general cargo are more relevant planning categories than assuming routine container availability.
Separate chemical facility: Chemical cargo requires terminal acceptance, compatibility review, SDS documentation and dangerous-goods compliance before booking.
Vessel limits matter: The supplied record states a maximum LOA of 220 m, draught of 10.5 m and air draught of 13.0 m for the sugar terminal; actual acceptance must be reconfirmed.
Port-specific planning: Our team should validate cargo type, berth, discharge equipment, customs route and inland destination before quoting a final operating plan.

Facilities & Services

Facilities and Service Scope

General-cargo berthsThe supplied record identifies four berths for general cargo. Berth allocation, cargo-handling gear and working windows must be checked for each vessel call.

Sugar berthsTwo berths are identified for sugar operations. Export planning should confirm terminal acceptance, loading sequence, product specifications and vessel dimensions.

Chemical terminalThe Salgema chemical terminal is described as an L-shaped offshore pier. Chemical shipments require prior terminal approval and complete safety documentation.

Marine protectionA 3,000 m inverted-L breakwater encloses a calm-water area. Pilotage, mooring, tidal and weather restrictions remain subject to port instructions.

Customs and inspection coordinationOur service team can arrange document review, customs broker coordination and inspection preparation; actual examination location and timing depend on Brazilian authorities.

Inland collection and deliveryRoad trucking is the practical planning basis for local and regional distribution. Vehicle, route, weight and delivery-slot checks should be completed before cargo release.

Routes & Transit Times

Trade Lanes and Transit Planning

Atlantic connection: Export and import cargo normally requires carrier or charter-party planning through Brazil’s northeastern and wider Atlantic network. Whether a shipment is direct or transshipped must be confirmed against the sailing schedule at booking.
Typical cargo orientation: Sugar and sugar-derived products are principally export-oriented, while fertilizers, maize, wheat, frozen fish and selected general cargo may move as imports according to seasonal demand.
Transit-time drivers: Schedule reliability depends on vessel rotation, transshipment, berth availability, weather, cargo readiness, customs release and inland trucking capacity. Our quotations should therefore state transit as subject to confirmation.
Project and bulk cargo: Breakbulk or bulk shipments need earlier review of stowage, draft, lifting method, berth compatibility and survey requirements than standard container bookings.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Hinterland and Commodity Profile

物流方向	常见货类	操作关注点
Export	Sugar cane products and related sugar cargo	Moisture protection, cleanliness, weight control, sampling and terminal loading sequence
Import	Fertilizers, maize, wheat and frozen fish	Product-specific permits, food or agricultural controls, temperature or contamination management where applicable
General cargo	Breakbulk and other project or industrial cargo	Dimensions, lifting points, packaging strength, discharge equipment and inland route survey
Chemical logistics	Chemical products handled through the described maritime terminal	SDS, UN number, packing group, segregation, emergency contact and terminal pre-approval

Our team should treat Maceio as a regional gateway serving Alagoas and nearby northeastern Brazilian demand, while confirming the final delivery municipality, road restrictions and applicable cargo controls before issuing a door-delivery plan.

Operations & Compliance

Operational and Compliance Controls

Cut-off management: Do not rely on a generic port cut-off. Our service team should obtain the carrier, terminal or charterer’s cargo-receiving deadline, documentation cut-off, VGM requirement and loading sequence in writing.
Dangerous goods: For chemicals or other regulated cargo, submit the SDS, UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point and emergency information before space confirmation. Terminal acceptance is required before dispatch.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin details, licenses and product-specific certificates must match the Brazilian import or export declaration. Customs release and inspection timing are controlled by the competent authorities.
Vessel and inland restrictions: Confirm LOA, draught and air draught against the actual berth rather than using the sugar-terminal limits as a universal port limit. For trucking, verify axle weight, cargo dimensions, route permits and delivery access.

Shipping Tips

Practical Shipping Recommendations

Send cargo description, HS code, packing method, gross weight, dimensions and intended operation to our team before requesting a firm rate, especially for bulk, breakbulk or chemical shipments.
For sugar and agricultural commodities, arrange quality, weight and contamination controls early; confirm whether the terminal requires pre-shipment inspection, sampling or special cleanliness standards.
For temperature-sensitive frozen fish, confirm reefer availability, plug-in arrangements, power continuity, customs release sequence and inland delivery timing before accepting the booking.
Keep an alternative plan available, such as a different Brazilian gateway or transshipment arrangement, if the nominated vessel exceeds berth limits, terminal acceptance is unavailable or the required sailing is not confirmed.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BRMCZ suitable for regular container shipments?

BRMCZ should not be assumed to offer a standard container service for every commodity or sailing. Our team will verify the current carrier option, equipment availability, terminal acceptance and any transshipment requirement before quoting.

What vessel limits are available for Maceio?

The supplied port record states a maximum LOA of 220 m, draught of 10.5 m and air draught of 13.0 m for the sugar terminal. These figures are not a blanket guarantee for every berth, so the vessel particulars must be submitted for confirmation.

Can chemicals be shipped through this port?

The supplied data describes a chemical maritime terminal associated with Salgema Industrias Quimicas. Shipment feasibility depends on cargo classification, SDS review, terminal approval, segregation and Brazilian regulatory documentation.

What usually causes inland delivery delays?

Common causes include customs inspection or release timing, incomplete consignee data, truck availability, road restrictions, overweight cargo, oversized dimensions and delivery-site access. Our team checks these items before dispatch.

How early should a bulk or project shipment be arranged?

Earlier planning is recommended than for a routine general-cargo booking because berth allocation, vessel suitability, cargo survey, lifting method, terminal acceptance and inland route requirements may all need separate confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Port code, port name, country, city, coordinates, berth description, breakwater details, cargo profile and vessel limitations in this module are based first on the supplied BRMCZ port record. Current berth allocation, terminal acceptance, operating windows, customs procedures, sailing schedules, equipment availability and inland restrictions are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

For official cross-checking and compliance coordination, our service team may consult the following authoritative Brazilian domains:

codern.com.br — port administration and related port information.
gov.br — Brazilian federal government information and regulatory services.
gov.br/antaq — Brazilian waterway transport regulatory information.
gov.br/receitafederal — Brazilian customs and tax administration information.

All operational commitments, rates, schedules, cargo acceptance decisions and transit estimates remain subject to written confirmation from the relevant carrier, terminal, authority and inland service provider.