The cargo throughput in Brazilian ports increased by 2.1% in the third quarter (3Q22). During the period, a volume of 323 million tonnes was handled at public and private port facilities. In total, 905.6 million tonnes passed through Brazilian maritime and fluvial terminals during the year. Nonetheless, the result is 1.4% lower than in 2021, a record year for cargo throughput in the country. Public ports saw an 8.9% increase, accounting for 114.9 million tonnes transported. Private Use Terminals (TUP) saw a throughput drop of 1.3% after handling 209 million tonnes between July and September. In terms of navigation types, long-distance increased by 1.4% in the quarter. The highlight, however, remains inland navigation (via rivers), which increased by 25.5%. On the other hand, cabotage fell 0.7% from the previous year.
Source: Datamar News