APM Terminals Pecém has achieved many accomplishments in the past year. The Terminal increased by double digits in 2020, reaching 387,717 tons. The figures represent an increase of about 10% in relation to 2019, with emphasis on imports and on the exports of refrigeration units. Cabotage increased by 5% in the total volume when compared to 2019, registering about 330 thousand tons handled in 2020. Modal is responsible for most of the movements of the terminal, with about 85% of the total volume. APM Terminals Pecém offers six cabotage lines connecting Brazil’s South to the Northeast and to the state of Manaus. In the long-haul cargo segment, APM Terminals Pecém registered an increase of 49% when compared to 2019. Exporting and importing represent 15% of the total volume handled. Pecém also stood out in the national scenario with the most growth potential in 2020. According to data from Datamar, APM Terminals Pecém ranked first in exports growth (46.60%), achieving the second position with imports, with an increase of 19.56%.
Source: Portos e Navios
*Translated by Ia Niani