Renewables partnership

The Memorandum of Understanding between SOHAR Port and Freezone and Brazil’s Port of Pecém in Brazil will allow the exploration of joint business opportunities, including for green hydrogen and other renewables.

“Our relationship with the Port of Rotterdam, who has been our partner since 2018, has opened up many new opportunities for us, including our latest with the SOHAR said Danilo Serpa, CEO of Complex of Pecém.

“Strategically located on a global trade route connecting Europe and Asia, it presents us with unrivalled connectivity, helping us to tap into the tremendous potential of the region. We look forward to linking both ports and bringing value to our shared customer base.”

Growth strategy

As one of the world’s fastest-growing ports, the tie-up reinforces SOHAR growth strategy while strengthening its position as a key logistics hub in the region and beyond.

Away from developing renewables technology, the partnership will allow SOHAR to take advantage of Brazil being such a strong player in food exports, with Pecém becoming a welcome addition to SOHAR’s flourishing food cluster.

As the closest Brazilian terminal to both the USA and Europe, the Port of Pecém is becoming a main hub for North and Northeast Brazil. It is one of just a few Brazilian terminals capable of handling ultra large container vessels.