Several terminals
Alemoa alone has four ship piers and about 112 tanks used by Transpetro and other companies, each with its own procedures.
Santos Port Operations · industrial
Industrial Smartphone 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. The Santos Port Authority has begun installing a private 5G network under its Porto de Santos Conecta programme, relevant to anyone planning radio or data devices on the quay. Distribution partners for Port of Santos are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.
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 topicindustrial
DeviceSmartphone
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.
Status: pre-launch. IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued; launch is planned for Q4 2026. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · industrial
Checklist: industrial smartphone for Port of Santos
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ingress protection | IP rating for dust and water | IP68 design |
| Fleet management | EMM and MDM support | Android 16 with EMM and MDM |
| Explosion protection | A separate certificate and marking | In progress; not issued |
| 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
Conditions in Port of Santos that affect handheld equipment
Humid coastal climate
Warm, wet conditions and salt exposure are normal.
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 · industrial
What “industrial” means for a smartphone
“Industrial” describes a phone built for plant conditions: sealed, drop-resistant and manageable at fleet scale through Android Enterprise. It does not by itself mean the phone may enter a classified area. Only a device with a valid explosion-protection certificate and marking may do that.
The IS-04Z1 is designed to be both an industrial Android phone (IP68, 4,000 mAh battery, 50 MP camera, Android 16 with EMM and MDM support) and an intrinsically safe one. Its explosion-protection certificates are in progress and have not been issued.
In Port of Santos. Terminals are operated by separate companies, each with its own procedures, so fleets are split by employer and contractor. EMM or MDM enrolment lets each company control its own handsets. Charging is done in safe areas such as control rooms and offices. Visiting surveyors will bring their own devices.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Santos Port Operations
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Port of Santos. Each application is reviewed on its merits. Because opening a certified Ex handset in an ordinary workshop invalidates its certificate, the partner must be able to support and service the device 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 industrial smartphone in Santos Port Operations today?
No. Nothing can be bought or taken into a classified area today: certification is in progress and launch is planned for Q4 2026. What is available now is the datasheet, the written certification schedule and evaluation units for safe-area use.
What does an industrial smartphone in Santos Port Operations cost?
No price is published. While certification is in progress there is no list price and no committed lead time, and a supplier quoting a firm figure for an uncertified Ex handset is promising something it cannot stand behind. Indicative pre-launch pricing is issued in writing against a stated quantity and site.
Is the IS-04Z1 an industrial phone as well as an Ex phone?
Yes by design: IP68 sealing, a 4,000 mAh battery, a 50 MP camera and Android 16 with EMM and MDM support. The explosion-protection certificates are separate and still in progress.
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
Tell us what you need to equip and where. The SAMS team answers by email with the datasheet and where each certification route stands.
Enquiry · Port of Santos
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Santos Port Operations?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.