Santos Brasil Effects Of The Privatization Of The Port Of Santos Container Terminal (TECON1) - An Administrative Study Under The Logistics And Operations Approach

Abstract

The objective is to investigate the results of the privatization of the Port of Santos container terminal (TECON1), under an administrative view focused on logistics and operational aspects. An analysis of TECON1's operational conditions which motivated the privatization, its performance prior to privatization, the conditions of the lease contract signed and the changes occurred following the change in management. The report presents the main managerial introductions made to TECON1, such as the development of the computer system CTIS (Container Terminal Information System) and the recovery of wharves services, which finally culminated in cost reduction of standard container moves.