The Companhia Docas da Paraíba, also known as Docas-PB, is the Port Authority responsible for the administration and operation of the Port of Cabedelo, located in the state of Paraíba. Associated with the state government’s Infrastructure Secretariat and the Special Secretariat of Ports, Docas-PB focuses on efficiency, sustainability, and economic dynamism.
SITUATED ON THE EASTERN BANK OF THE NORTHERN PARAÍBA RIVER ESTUARY, JUST 18 KM AWAY FROM JOÃO PESSOA CITY, CAPITAL OF THE STATE OF PARAÍBA
New investments
– New Administrative Headquarters
– Renovation of the Primary Area
– Photovoltaic Energy System
– Dedicated Headquarters for the Porto Cidade Program
– New Scales
– New Operations Center
– New Waste Center
– New Shift Management Structure
– New OGMO Facilities
– New Operational Access
– New Space for Authorizing Agencies
– Wheel Washing Station
🏛️ History and Structure
The idea for a port in Cabedelo emerged in the 19th century, inspired by studies and proposals aimed at compensating for the silting of the capital’s old port. In 1905, the project was sanctioned by decree, with construction beginning in 1908, and the pier completed in 1917. After several work stoppages, the Port of Cabedelo was officially inaugurated on January 23, 1935.
Until 1978, the port was managed by the State of Paraíba. It was subsequently transferred to federal administration until it was finally transferred to Docas-PB on February 4, 1998, through an agreement between the federal government and the state government.