Montevideo builds a new highland for solar container industry

What are the plans for a new port in Montevideo?

There are various plans to expand ports facilities, including new quay “C” and “D”, Puerto Capurro Fishers Terminal, bulk terminal, and a new container terminal, all of this inside Montevideo harbour.

Will Montevideo be a major hub for the continent?

When the works are completed, the port of Montevideo will be a major hub for the continent. Moreover, it will directly and indirectly provide an increase in employment. An added challenge in the construction of this new terminal and quay wall is the historic “Escollera Sarandi” and the “Hotel Nacional”.

Is Montevideo the largest container port in South America?

Today, the port of Montevideo, Uruguay, ranks among the 15 largest container ports in South America. And soon it will rise even higher within that ranking. Because thanks to a major investment and our contribution, the Terminal Cuenca del Plata will expand, which will turn Montevideo into a state-of-the-art container hub in the South Atlantic.

Why did Uruguay expand its container terminal in 2021?

In recent years, bigger and bigger vessels have been navigating through our seas and oceans. But the bigger the vessels, the fewer can moor at a quay. That is why in 2021, the Uruguayan government, together with Katoen Natie, decided to further expand the container terminal Cuenca del Plata.

What is a solarcontainer?

The Solarcontainer is a photovoltaic power plant that was specially developed as a mobile power generator with collapsible PV modules as a mobile solar system, a grid-independent solution represents. Solar panels lay flat on the ground. This position ensures maximum energy harvest Panels lays flat on the ground.

How are vessels assigned berths in Montevideo?

Vessels are allocated a berth or buoys in the port of Montevideo, previously assigned by the National Port Administration, according to their order of arrival or priority.