Porto do Itaqui (MA) aims to stand out not only grain exports, but also fertilizer imports. Last year, the port handled 2.8 million tons of fertilizers. The expectation is that the port will exceed 3 million tons in 2021, says the president of Porto do Itaqui, Ted Lago. Two factors can push the increase: the continued growth of agricultural production in Matopiba, and the beginning of the operation of the terminal Companhia Operadora Portuária do Itaqui (Copi). The terminal has capacity to handle 3.5 million tons. The port of Itaqui starts to operate fertilizers with the beginning of the operation of the terminal. “We are expecting a large productivity growth. We are going to reach 750 tons/hour”, says Lago. Besides fertilizers, Itaqui wants to expand fuels handling, focusing on the agribusiness growth, which demands both products to increase. Four terminals will go up for auction this year for handling and storing combustible liquid bulk.
Source: Porto do Itaqui
*Translated by Ia Niani