In April 2023, the state port authority CODEBA in Bahia reported a significant increase in cargo handling, totaling 1,067,190 tonnes compared to 1,012,774 tonnes during the same period in 2022. This represents a growth of 5.37% in port activity. One notable achievement was observed at the Port of Aratu-Candeias, which experienced a remarkable increase in cargo handling. In April 2023, the port managed to handle 644,954 tonnes, demonstrating a substantial growth of 10.3% compared to April 2022, when 581,381 tonnes were handled. Similarly, cargo handling reached 399,650 tonnes at the Port of Salvador in April 2023, indicating a modest increase of 3.06% compared to April 2022, where the port handled 387,786 tonnes. The accumulated movement in the Port of Ilhéus cargo handling has grown by an impressive 39.96% since the beginning of the year.
Source: Datamar News