Hanseatic Global Terminals, Grupo Imetame and SANY sign equipment supply deal for new terminal in Aracruz, Brazil currently under development.
In a statement, the companies said the agreement marks an important step in the development of the greenfield terminal, Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz, in Aracruz, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz was established in June 2026 as a 50/50 joint venture between Hanseatic Global Terminals and Grupo Imetame. Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) and Grupo Imetame – joint venture partners in HGT Aracruz – signed an agreement with Sany for the supply of key container-handling equipment, including Shipto-Shore (STS) cranes and Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes for the new greenfield terminal in Aracruz, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
This agreement marks a key milestone in the development of the project and reflects the joint venture partners’ commitment to building a world-class terminal. By combining operational efficiency, sustainability, and scalability, the terminal will be well positioned to support future growth and address rising customer demand.
Dheeraj Bhatia, CEO Hanseatic Global Terminals said, “The signing of this agreement marks an important milestone in our journey to develop a world-class terminal that will serve our customers and support regional economic growth. The addition of the state-of-the-art equipment will provide the foundation for safe and efficient operations from day one. We are pleased to partner with Grupo Imetame and Sany, as we continue to invest in the infrastructure and capabilities needed to meet future demand and strengthen the position of Aracruz as a key logistics gateway.”
For his part, Gilson Pereira, Director Grupo Imetame, said, “We are pleased to take this important step in our partnership with HGT, a global container terminal operator, that adds trust and credibility to the project. The choice of Sany as a supplier for HGT Aracruz reflects our commitment to building 2/3 Hanseatic Global Terminals Waalhaven O.z. 79 3087 BM Rotterdam Netherlands Phone: +31 10 2404511 press@hgt.com PRESS RELEASE strong and lasting relationships, focusing on safety, quality, reliability, and meeting deadlines. This partnership is fundamental for HGT Aracruz to have an excellent infrastructure, strengthening Espírito Santo’s role as a port hub in foreign trade, with the resumption of long-haul shipping lines and contributing to the increase in the capacity of Brazilian port operations.”
Zhou Guoyuan, Chairman of SANY Marine said “This agreement reflects the trust that Hanseatic Global Terminal and Grupo Imetame have placed in our technology, expertise and project execution capabilities. We are proud to partner on this landmark development and to provide advanced crane solutions that will support productive and reliable terminal operations.”
Officially established in June 2026, the new container terminal in Aracruz, Brazil, represents a significant investment in the country’s port infrastructure. Strategically positioned on Brazil’s east coast, the terminal is designed to function both as a gateway for regional import and export cargo and as a transshipment hub for international shipping services.
By improving access to global trade routes and enhancing regional logistics connectivity, the terminal will play a key role in supporting trade growth and strengthening the region’s position within international supply chains
