INROS LACKNER AG
Lindenstr. 1a
28755 Bremen

http://www.inros-lackner.de

Within this work package the port management and organisation as well as the port infrastructure and cargo operations at the Port of Paranaguá shall be assessed with focus on main bottlenecks or weaknesses regarding environmentally sustainable management, operation and development of the port.

The port assessment shall include:

• Port master planning and zoning
• Port infrastructure and traffic corridors
• Port superstructure, installations and main equipment
• Port organisation and management
• Cargo handling procedures
• Dredging management
• Identification of potential contaminant sources in the port

Based on the analysis an improved management strategy shall be developed which shall serve as baseline for the management of other Brazilian ports.

The deliverables of this work package shall consist of

• a short status report on the present infrastructure and identification of relevant emission sources as well as existing weaknesses in view of port zoning, operations, etc.
• recommendations for improvement of the actual situation including optimization of area management and pollution control
• development of sustainable environmental management strategies including e.g. codes of practice, strategic action plans, guidelines and standards concerning waste management, environmental protection, safety of port and marine operations, handling and storage of dangerous goods, emergency procedures, etc.