Inaugurated in 1975, Aratu-Candeias fulfills the role of inductor of the industrial development process in Bahia, enabling the two main centers of the sector existing in the State: the Industrial Center of Aratu (CIA) and the Industrial Pole of Camaçari. Four decades later, the port, a “discontinued extension” of Salvador, is one of the most important outlets for chemical and petrochemical production in the entire country.
Presenting a width of 9 km, with a minimum depth of 30m. The access channel is approximately 3.7 km long, 180m wide and 18m deep.
