Projects

The IoT technology “Water Drop MARAI,” certified with the Green Seal by Instituto Chico Mendes, is being used in the environmental monitoring of Reserva Caruara, located in São João da Barra, RJ, an area of great ecological relevance. This initiative is enabled through the collaboration between Cais Açu Lab and the startup CHEMICAL, the developer […]

PhDsoft, a global engineering and technology company, is developing the modeling of infrastructure assets at the Terminal Multicargas (T-MULT) of Porto do Açu, creating digital twins (simulation of structures to enable advanced analyses). The modeling is part of a project funded through resources obtained via Finep financing. In addition to equipment and assets at T-MULT, […]

The Generative AI solution “Charla,” developed by MadeinWeb with support from Amazon Web Services (AWS), is transforming Porto do Açu’s licensing process by providing a scalable, secure, and efficient platform. The use of AI for automated queries in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) documents has enabled Porto do Açu to improve accuracy, reduce response time, and […]

The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculation Platform project, carried out in partnership with Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and funded by CNPq, aims to develop a digital solution based on big data for diagnosing, forecasting, and selecting the best decarbonization options for the Brazilian maritime industry. Cais Açu Lab acted as a facilitator, mobilizing […]

The signing of a technical cooperation agreement between Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) and Porto do Açu marks the beginning of a strategic partnership that will strengthen the connection between academia and the port sector. This collaboration, promoted by Cais Açu Lab, will allow professors and students from UFF to actively participate in the development of […]

In yet another concrete step toward energy transition, the Porto do Açu celebrated the signing of a strategic agreement with Repsol Sinopec Brasil to develop studies on capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the atmosphere and converting it into renewable fuel for use in ships. The ceremony formalized the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding […]

🔗 Original source of the news: Porto do Açu – Study on dredging is recognized with the PIANC International seal A research, development, and innovation (R&D&I) project carried out at Porto do Açu has been internationally recognized by PIANC (Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses) with the Supporter of Working with Nature seal. The certification […]

At Porto do Açu, we believe that the best ideas come from those who face challenges every day. With this purpose, we launched Cais de Ideias, a program by Cais Açu Lab, which has just concluded its first edition with results that make us proud. Over the course of four months, employees from different areas […]

Carried out in partnership with the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and with CNPq funding, it aims to develop a digital solution based on big data for diagnosis, prognosis and selection of the best decarbonization options for the Brazilian maritime industry.

Developed in partnership with the State University of Northern Rio de Janeiro Darcy Ribeiro (UENF), the project aims to find sustainable and innovative solutions for the reuse of sediments from the dredging of the Port of Açu in the production of materials for civil construction. Ten grants have already been awarded to UENF researchers and […]

Project in partnership with UFRJ, Microars and Argonautica for technical sector discussion on improving navigation and dredging management processes.

A pioneering project in Brazil, in partnership with the startup PhDsoft and using resources from Finep, for the development of simulation and modeling of T-MULT structures and nautical signaling buoys in the access channel to Terminal 2 of the complex. Thus, the Port of Açu serves as a laboratory for the company to carry out […]