Port of Santos expands measures for pest control and treatment; learn more about the initiative

Actions carried out in ship holds, containers, and pallets saw a 3% increase compared to 2023 (Disclosure/APS)

Companies accredited by the Santos Port Authority (APS) conducted 799 phytosanitary treatments — commonly known as fumigation — for agricultural pest control in 2024. These actions, carried out in ship holds, containers, and pallets, represent a 3% increase compared to 2023, when 777 treatments were recorded.

Standards The work, coordinated by the Occupational Health and Safety Management (Geset), is essential to prevent the entry and spread of agricultural pests while ensuring compliance with international standards required by key markets such as China. The country was the primary destination for treated grains, accounting for 35% of the ships undergoing treatment. Vietnam (9%) and Indonesia (7%) followed in the rankings. The main treated cargoes were soybeans (48.5%), corn (32.5%), and soybean meal (18.8%).

Environmental safety Of the total treatments, 664 fumigation services were conducted in ship holds, covering more than 42.5 million tons of treated goods.

The Port of Santos has 18 accredited and qualified companies to perform phytosanitary treatment efficiently, safely, and with environmental responsibility. In 2023, there were 15 companies.

APS began the accreditation process for this service in the fourth quarter of 2022, a year that recorded 159 treatments. Thanks to the requirement for quarterly reports from the companies, it is possible to monitor key statistics and service indicators in the fumigation report. The full data can be accessed via the provided link .

Survey The Santos Port Authority (APS) is conducting a materiality survey. The objective is to identify, through a participatory process, the topics considered most relevant to the company, which should be addressed in its next Integrated Report (Management and Sustainability Report), published annually. The survey is being conducted with APS stakeholders, including port users and workers, but anyone interested may participate, as the port impacts surrounding cities. To contribute, participants must complete the online form. The survey consists of six questions, and responses are anonymous. It can be accessed via the provided link.