NORTHERN PORTS THRIVE AS GRAIN EXPORTS SOAR: SANTANA UP 35%, PORTO VELHO INCREASES 8%

In April, cargo handling at the ports of Santana (AP) and Porto Velho (RO) surged by 35% and 8%, respectively, fueled by soybean and derivative exports, as reported by ANTAQ. The Santana Terminal in Amapá handled 382,000 tons, including 254,000 tons of soybeans. To boost its capacity from 450,000 to 917,000 tons, the terminal is set to receive BRL 89 million in upgrades by 2049. The Madeira River channel, which is vital to production between Rondônia and Amazonas, will be privatized with an auction until 2026 and BRL109 million in infrastructure and BRL 40 million in operation.
Source: Tudo Rondônia (*Translated by Ia Niani)