International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has relocated its off-dock Customs-bonded facility, CLIA Pouso Alegre, to a larger, more modern site in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The relocation is an investment in capacity and service improvement that puts CLIA Pouso Alegre in a stronger position to support customer growth, ICTSI stated in a press release on Monday.
It also unlocks a more efficient and seamless logistics corridor, offering shipping lines a faster and more competitive option for serving one of Brazil’s most dynamic economic regions, the company added.
Strategically located along the Rio-Minas corridor, the new facility leverages a direct multimodal connection to Rio Brasil Terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro, establishing a more streamlined supply chain from sea to hinterland.
“Minas Gerais houses a large number of industries—including agribusiness, meat exports, automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods—that would benefit from CLIA Pouso Alegre’s proximity to the seaports in Rio and Santos, as well as the airports in Guarulhos and Viracopos,” said Rafael Cardoso, chief commercial officer of CLIA Pouso Alegre and Rio Brasil Terminal.
The new 49,800-square-meter site includes a larger 12,600-square-meter warehouse and a bonded area that can accommodate up to 620 TEUs. Additional features include a 1,800-TEU depot area and a 360-square-meter warehouse exclusively for export operations—capabilities not available at the former site.
“With this move, we’ve developed a direct and more seamless connection between local industries and the global market. We’ve also made it easier for shipping lines to reach their customers more efficiently via road and rail links from the Port of Rio de Janeiro,” Cardoso said.
He added that the enhanced synergy between CLIA Pouso Alegre and Rio Brasil Terminal positions the Port of Rio de Janeiro as “a compelling alternative gateway for cargo moving in and out of Minas Gerais, offering a competitive edge through faster transit times, improved predictability, and the ability to return empty containers in CLIA’s depot.”
“It presents shipping lines calling Rio de Janeiro the opportunity to capture new volumes traditionally routed through other gateways like Santos and Catarina,” he said.
CLIA Pouso Alegre commenced operations at its new location at Rodovia BR 381, Km 861, Limeira, Pouso Alegre, on September 1, 2025.
