Brazil’s ports handled an all-time high of 532 million tons of cargo in the first five months of 2025, a 0.8% increase over the same period in 2024, driven by robust agriculture performance and infrastructure expansion. Antaq said that May marked the third consecutive month of record levels, totaling 118.4 million tons. The Port of Rio Grande made tremendous growth, with a 47% increase, indicating a return from the 2024 rainfall delays. Container throughput increased by 7% during this period. The federal government attributes this expansion to efficient public policies, strong agriculture output, and impending auctions, such as Tecon Santos 10 and concessions in Paranaguá, Itajaí, Bahia, Rio Grande, and Santos, which aim to improve efficiency and accommodate larger ships.
Source: Capital News (*Translated by Ia Niani)
BRAZILIAN PORTS BREAK ALL-TIME RECORD WITH 532 MILLION TONS HANDLED IN 2025
Published On - 24 de July de 2025