TCP records 47% growth in chartered bus ridership in Paranaguá

This Tuesday (22), as World Car-Free Day is celebrated, TCP, the company that manages the Container Terminal of Paranaguá, highlights the progress in adherence to the chartered bus made available to employees since the beginning of 2025. The number of passengers increased from 264 in the first month of operation to a monthly average of 388 users in the first half of 2026, representing a growth of 47%.

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

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

"When we think about decarbonization, we must analyze different possibilities for emission reduction, including how people get to work. The chartered bus was also born from a demand from our employees and brings together environmental, safety, and quality of life benefits. The increase in adherence shows that we managed to offer an alternative that makes sense for those who use the service," says Kayo Zaiats, TCP's Superintendent of Environment.

Electrification advances within the Terminal

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 moving containers in the operations yard. Of TCP's 40 RTG cranes, three have already been converted from diesel to electric power, a change that reduced CO₂ emissions by 771 tons per year. The forecast is to electrify the other 37 pieces of equipment by 2028. The company also plans to acquire new electric equipment for the same period, accompanying the growth of the operation.

"Decarbonization is a continuous process and must accompany 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 preparing the Terminal to meet the growth of movement in the coming years," explains Zaiats.

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