TCP increases charter bus usage by 47% in Paranaguá

This Tuesday (22), as World Car-Free Day is celebrated, TCP, the company that manages the Paranaguá Container Terminal, highlights the increase in participation in the charter bus service offered to employees since early 2025. The number of passengers grew from 264 in the first month of operation to a monthly average of 388 users in the first half of 2026, representing a 47% increase.

With routes between TCP, the Municipal Bus Terminal, and the Paranaguá Urban Terminal, the service was created based on employee demand and offers an alternative for those who used cars, motorcycles, or other means of transport to get to work. In addition to providing greater comfort and safety in commuting, the initiative helps reduce the circulation of private vehicles and, consequently, greenhouse gas emissions associated with the journey.

Since its implementation, the service has also been subject to improvements based on satisfaction surveys conducted among employees. Changes include adjustments to boarding and alighting points, adaptation of schedules to shift changes, and the availability of vans during specific periods.

"When we think about decarbonization, we must consider different possibilities to reduce emissions, including how people commute to work. The charter transport service also arose from a demand from our employees and offers environmental, safety, and quality of life benefits. The increase in participation shows that we have managed to offer a meaningful alternative for those who use the service," says Kayo Zaiats, TCP's Environment Superintendent.

Employee mobility is one of the fronts of TCP's emission reduction agenda, a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact since 2016. Within the 480,000 square meters of the terminal yard, the company already uses two electric buses. The initiative significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions in the internal transport of more than 1,600 employees.

Electrification is also advancing in the equipment responsible for handling containers in the operations yard. Of TCP's 40 RTG cranes, three have already been converted from diesel to electric power, a change that has reduced CO₂ emissions by 771 tons per year. The other 37 pieces of equipment are expected to be electrified by 2028. The company also plans to acquire new electric equipment for the same period, in line with the growth of the operation.

"Decarbonization is a continuous process and must go hand in hand with the development of the operation. The electrification of equipment is one of the main fronts of this strategy and allows progress in emission reduction while we prepare the terminal to accommodate traffic growth in the coming years," explains Zaiats.

Energy efficiency also reached a new milestone in 2025 when TCP became the first port terminal in Brazil to obtain ISO 50001 certification, an international standard focused on energy management and continuous improvement of energy performance. The company also uses electricity from 100% renewable sources, whose origin is certified by the International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC).