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Mercosul Alters Braco Service Rotation, Adds Fortaleza Port

Mercosul, a Brazilian subsidiary of CMA CGM, has modified its intra-Brazilian Braco service by substituting Pecém with Fortaleza in its updated port rotation, according to Container News.

31 Aug 2026, 10:45 UTC2 min readLinkedIn X Email

A large container ship docked at a port, with containers stacked on the quay. — Mercosul's Braco service adjusts its port calls in Brazil. — AI-generated illustration — Sea Trade Logistics

Mercosul, the Brazilian subsidiary of CMA CGM, has made a change to its intra-Brazilian Braco service, as reported by Container News. The company has replaced the port of Pecém with Fortaleza in the service's updated rotation.

The Braco service operates with four Brazilian-flagged vessels, Container News stated. These vessels have capacities that range from 2,700 to 3,890 TEUs, facilitating domestic cargo movement.

Container News detailed the revised port rotation for the Braco service. The new sequence includes calls at Suape, Santos, Itapoá, Rio de Janeiro, and Salvador.

Following these stops, the service continues to Suape again, then proceeds to Fortaleza, and concludes its rotation at Manaus. This adjustment reflects a strategic change in port calls for the service.

The modification by Mercosul aims to optimize its intra-Brazilian shipping operations. The inclusion of Fortaleza and the removal of Pecém are key changes in the service's route.

This service is crucial for connecting various Brazilian ports, supporting domestic trade and logistics. The vessels' capacities indicate their role in handling significant container volumes within the country.

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This report is an original editorial summary based on material published by Container News.

Mercosul replaces Pecém with Fortaleza on Braco service — Container News, 31 Aug 2026, 03:51 UTC
Editorial version published: 31 Aug 2026, 10:45 UTC
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