High traffic
The port handles roughly 28 per cent of Brazil's total cargo, so terminals run continuously.
Santos Port Operations · IECEx
IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Santos Port Operations
The Port of Santos in Sao Paulo state is Latin America's largest port and handled a record 186.4 million tonnes in 2025. Hazardous areas arise at liquid-bulk terminals handling fuels, chemicals and vegetable oils, and at tank farms and tanker berths. An IECEx mobile phone distributor in Port of Santos would carry the IS-04Z1 to these buyers once certification completes.
Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicIECEx
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereSantos Port Operations
Short answer. Port of Santos has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx mobile phone for Port of Santos
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of conformity | Number checkable on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Standards edition | The IEC 60079 edition the certificate cites | Stated on the certificate when issued |
| Schedule of conditions | Limits of use, batteries and accessories | Published with the certificate |
| Where it applies | Port of Santos: Tanker piers and loading arms, LPG handling, Liquid-bulk fuel and chemical terminals | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Santos Port Operations
The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.
SAMS IS-04Z1
An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Santos Port Operations. It is pre-launch: IECEx, ATEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.
- IP68 sealed
- 4,000 mAh battery
- 50 MP camera
- Android 16
- Zone 1 / Zone 21 design target
The site · Port of Santos
Working in Port of Santos: operators and classified areas
The companies on site and the hazardous-area types a handset is likely to meet there.
Operators and companies on site
- Transpetro (Alemoa terminal)
- Ultracargo
- Vopak
- Stolthaven
Classified areas to expect
- Liquid-bulk fuel and chemical terminals
- Tank farms
- Tanker piers and loading arms
- LPG handling
Local conditions · Port of Santos
Site conditions at Port of Santos: what wears and what limits equipment
Several terminals
Alemoa alone has four ship piers and about 112 tanks used by Transpetro and other companies, each with its own procedures.
Field notes · Port of Santos
More about Port of Santos that matters for portable equipment
Port of Santos: logistics and access
The port accounted for 29.9 percent of Brazil's total trade flows in August 2025 and recorded 489 ship calls in the month, up 9.6 percent.
Port of Santos: infrastructure
It has terminals for solid and liquid bulk, containers and general cargo, and land access is by the Anchieta and Imigrantes highways and by railways run by Ferroban and MRS.
Port of Santos: logistics and access
The Port of Santos is Latin America's busiest port, ranked 40th for container handling and 35th by tonnage worldwide in 2022, and is Brazil's leading port for container traffic.
Port of Santos: background
Santos lies 79 km from Sao Paulo city; the first railway to the state capital opened in 1864 and the port was founded on 2 February 1892, making it the traditional gateway for the state.
The term · IECEx
What “IECEx” means for a smartphone
IECEx is the international scheme for certifying equipment used in explosive atmospheres. A certificate of conformity is issued by an accredited certification body against a specific edition of the IEC 60079 standards and carries a schedule of conditions of safe use. It is not a legal requirement in most countries on its own, but many national schemes accept it as the technical basis.
The IECEx certificate for the IS-04Z1 is in progress and has not been issued. The marking target is Ex ib IIC T4, the intrinsic safety concept for Zone 1 gas with the hardest gas group (IIC) and a 135 °C temperature class.
In Port of Santos. Latin America's largest port sees international surveyors, shipowners and terminal groups, many familiar with IECEx and its certificate of conformity and schedule of conditions. Brazilian rules still involve Inmetro-accredited certification for Ex equipment. The IS-04Z1 IECEx route is in progress and not yet complete.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Santos Port Operations
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Port of Santos yet and applications are reviewed company by company. Because a certified Ex device cannot be opened by an ordinary phone workshop without invalidating its certificate, SAMS looks for partners who can provide competent technical support and after-sales service locally.
What SAMS looks for in a partner
- Operator relationships
- Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Port of Santos.
- Ex-competent staff
- People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.
And equally important
- Local-language support
- Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
- Service capability
- Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Santos Port Operations
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx mobile phone in Santos Port Operations today?
Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.
What does an IECEx mobile phone in Santos Port Operations cost?
SAMS has not published a price. Any figure you are offered for an uncertified Ex phone should be treated with caution; written indicative pricing is available for a defined quantity and site.
Does the IS-04Z1 hold an IECEx certificate?
No. The IECEx certificate is in progress and has not been issued. SAMS will publish the number when it exists.
Which areas at Port of Santos would use it?
Likely candidates are liquid-bulk fuel and chemical terminals, tank farms, tanker piers and loading arms, lpg handling. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Port of Santos?
Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Port of Santos.
Which Santos port activities involve flammable hazards?
Liquid bulk terminals handling fuels, chemicals and ethanol, tank farms, pipelines and vessel loading arms typically have classified zones. Container yards are mostly non-hazardous, so ask each terminal for its area classification before specifying devices.
How does Santos affect the delivery of equipment to Brazil?
Santos is the main entry for imported goods, with about 30 percent of national trade by value in some months. Customs clearance, import duties and radio type approval take time, so plan lead time and use a local clearing agent.
Do all Santos terminals accept the same equipment?
Not necessarily. Terminals are operated by separate companies, such as Transpetro, Ultracargo, Vopak and Stolthaven, each with its own procedures. Confirm equipment approval and procurement requirements with each terminal operator before planning a fleet.
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Enquiry · Port of Santos
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Port of Santos, Brazil
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Port of Santos
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Santos Port Operations?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.