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The port of Cabedelo: The port of Cabedelo, with its privileged position and seamless integration of modal maritime,

rail and road transportation, constitute the best logistical option in the Central Northeast part of Brazil, extending its area beyond the borderers of the State of Paraiba.

Competitive Structure: The port has an extension of 602 m, official max. draft 9.14 m (both at the canal and at the pier), silage for 35,000 m/t grains, covered storage space for 14,000 m2, and 18,000 m2 for storage of drycargo, as well as various retro-port terminals, at extremely competitive costs and highly-skilled workforce.

Port Facilities and Equipments: The port of Cabedelo has four berths and four warehouses. Berth 101, 103, 105 and 107 have 150.50 m each; warehouses are number 1, 3, 5 and 7. For more details about reach stacker, top load and forklifts, please take a look at the following home page: Seaport - Servios de Apoio Porturio Ltda.: http://www.seaport-pb.com.br/

Port Station/Anchorage Position: Latitude: 065600.00 S Longitude: 0344800.00 W

Pilotage and Towage: Pilotage and towage is compulsory for all kind of ships in all the Brazilian ports, the quantity of tugboats to be used depends upon the ships particulars and the pilots criteria.], as per regulation all vessel must have at least 1 tugboat stand-by. The pilot and the tugboats must be arranged by the Port Agent in advance.

Communication: The port station in Cabedelo is operated on VHF Channel 16.

Local Time: Local time is GMT -3. Daylight saving time is not applicable at this part of Brazil.

Currency: Local currency all Brazil is the BRAZILIAN REAL (BRL). Rate of exchange is fluctuant and can be advised upon request.

Public holidays: 1 January, New Years day 21 April, Martyr of the Independence March/April, Good Friday (moveable holiday) 1 May, Labor Day 10 June, Religious holiday in Cabedelo 24 June, Saint Johns holiday in Cabedelo 7 September, Independence Day 12 October, Religious holiday 2 November, All Souls day 15 November, Republic day 12 December, Emancipation of Cabedelo 25 December, Christmas Day
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Emergency calls: (local calls) Fire Brigade: 193 Police 190 Ambulance: 192

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