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== Port district ==
== Port district ==
== Shipping ==
== Shipping ==
The port's container volume was 37.1 million {{wp|twenty-foot equivalent units}} (TEU) in calendar year 2025. It's the most cargo moved annually by an Occidental port. The port is the busiest port in Cartadania by container volume, the 3rd-busiest container port in the world, and the busiest worldwide when combined with the neighboring Port of Aumiers. The port is also the number-one freight gateway in Cartadania when ranked by the value of shipments passing through it. It is one of four Cartadanian ports certified to handle cargo ships over 18,000 TEU (others being PCIT, CMT, and TMT).
The São Ricardo International Gateway (SRIG) boasts a significant container volume, reaching 37.1 million {{wp|twenty-foot equivalent unit}}s (TEU) in the calendar year 2026. This remarkable achievement establishes the SRIG as the Occidental port with the highest cargo movement annually. Furthermore, the SRIG holds the distinction of being the busiest container port in Cartadania in terms of container volume, ranking as the third busiest container port worldwide. When combined with the neighboring [[Port of Aumiers]], known as the [[Marée Terminals]], the SRIG becomes the busiest port globally.


The most-imported types of goods in the 2025 calendar year were, in order: furniture, automobile parts, apparel, electronic products, and plastics.
The SRIG also serves as the top freight gateway in Cartadania when ranked by the value of shipments passing through it, underscoring its economic significance in facilitating international trade. Notably, the SRIG is one of four Cartadanian ports certified to handle cargo ships over 18,000 TEU, with the others being the Palm Coast International Terminals, Clairmonte Marine Terminals, and the Port of Santarém.


The port is served by the Odoneru Harbor and Lagoon Line (OHLL) railroad. From the OHLL, intermodal railroad cars go southeast to Lua.
The most-imported types of goods through the SRIG in the calendar year 2029 were furniture, automobile parts, apparel, electronic products, and plastics, indicating the diverse range of cargo that passes through the port.


In 2010, only one Cartadanian port, PCIT, could handle ships of the O’Shea Globalstock and the future O’Shea Triple E class size, the latter of which needs cranes reaching 23 rows. In 2015, the port and the Department of Commerce deepened the port's main navigational channel to 53 feet, which is deep enough to accommodate the draft of the world's biggest container ships.
The SRIG is well-connected by the [[Odoneru Harbor and Lagoon Line]] (OHLL) railroad, which facilitates efficient transportation of goods to and from the port. Intermodal railroad cars from the OHLL can be transferred to cargo rail cars heading across the country or loaded onto smaller ships for transportation to smaller-scale ports as needed, showcasing the SRIG's multimodal transportation capabilities.
 
In recognition of the changing trends in container ship sizes, the São Ricardo Port Authority and the Department of Commerce undertook a significant project in 2009 to deepen the port's main navigational channel to {{convert|53|ft|m}}. This dredging effort was aimed at accommodating the draft of the world's largest container ships, including the O'Shea Globalstock and the future O'Shea Triple E class size, which require cranes reaching 23 rows. This initiative reflects the SRIG's commitment to staying at the forefront of maritime infrastructure development and maintaining its competitive edge in the global shipping industry.


== World Cruise Center ==
== World Cruise Center ==

Revision as of 13:56, 6 April 2023

São Ricardo International Gateway
One of SRIG's inner harbors
Location
CountryCartadania
LocationLua, São Ricardo
Details
Opened1842
Operated bySão Ricardo Port Authority
Owned byPublic
Type of harborDeep-water seaport
Employees21,312
Statistics
Annual cargo tonnage514 million (2026)
Annual container volume37.133 million TEU (2026)
Website
Official Port Site

The São Ricardo International Gateway (SRIG) is a prominent port complex situated in the northeastern corner of the state of São Ricardo, within the borders of the state capital, Lua. Serving as a crucial hub for maritime trade and commerce, the SRIG is strategically located in North Lagoon, approximately 22 kilometers (14 mi) northwest of downtown. As a department of the State of São Ricardo, the SRIG plays a pivotal role in supporting economic growth and employment opportunities, both locally and globally.

Employing a significant workforce of approximately 517,000 people in the Lua Region and 1.6 million worldwide, the SRIG serves as a major contributor to the region's economy. The port handles a substantial volume of cargo, representing around 20% of all cargo coming into Cartadania. This underscores the SRIG's significance as a key gateway for international trade, facilitating the movement of goods and resources across borders. São Ricardo's insularity and central positioning gives SRIG the power of distribution and role of central hub for logistics regarding maritime shipping.

In line with ensuring public safety and security, the SRIG has implemented various measures. These include the deployment of the São Ricardo Port Police, tasked with providing police services to the port and its local communities. The Lua Fire Department (LFD) is also actively involved in providing fire and emergency medical services to the port and its surrounding areas. Furthermore, the São Ricardo Marine Police plays a crucial role in safeguarding the waterways and ensuring security within the port. Additionally, Homeland Security is tasked with protecting federal land within the SRIG, further reinforcing its commitment to maintaining safety and security at the port.

History

Port district

Shipping

The São Ricardo International Gateway (SRIG) boasts a significant container volume, reaching 37.1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in the calendar year 2026. This remarkable achievement establishes the SRIG as the Occidental port with the highest cargo movement annually. Furthermore, the SRIG holds the distinction of being the busiest container port in Cartadania in terms of container volume, ranking as the third busiest container port worldwide. When combined with the neighboring Port of Aumiers, known as the Marée Terminals, the SRIG becomes the busiest port globally.

The SRIG also serves as the top freight gateway in Cartadania when ranked by the value of shipments passing through it, underscoring its economic significance in facilitating international trade. Notably, the SRIG is one of four Cartadanian ports certified to handle cargo ships over 18,000 TEU, with the others being the Palm Coast International Terminals, Clairmonte Marine Terminals, and the Port of Santarém.

The most-imported types of goods through the SRIG in the calendar year 2029 were furniture, automobile parts, apparel, electronic products, and plastics, indicating the diverse range of cargo that passes through the port.

The SRIG is well-connected by the Odoneru Harbor and Lagoon Line (OHLL) railroad, which facilitates efficient transportation of goods to and from the port. Intermodal railroad cars from the OHLL can be transferred to cargo rail cars heading across the country or loaded onto smaller ships for transportation to smaller-scale ports as needed, showcasing the SRIG's multimodal transportation capabilities.

In recognition of the changing trends in container ship sizes, the São Ricardo Port Authority and the Department of Commerce undertook a significant project in 2009 to deepen the port's main navigational channel to 53 feet (16 m). This dredging effort was aimed at accommodating the draft of the world's largest container ships, including the O'Shea Globalstock and the future O'Shea Triple E class size, which require cranes reaching 23 rows. This initiative reflects the SRIG's commitment to staying at the forefront of maritime infrastructure development and maintaining its competitive edge in the global shipping industry.

World Cruise Center

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Waterfront Car Line

Environment

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