The Port of Itaqui increased cargo handling by 27% from January to October when compared to the same period in 2020, according to data released by the Federal Government. Ports in Brazil handled altogether more than one billion tons of cargo in this period, which represents a 5.5% growth compared to the same period last year. “We have already surpassed 30 million tons of cargo and we expect to continue increasing until the end of the year, setting a new level of cargo handling for the coming years”, said the President of the Port of Itaqui, Ted Lake. According to Antaq’s Waterway Statistical Panel – National Waterway Transport Agency, Brazilian public ports handled 344.5 million tons in the period, up 5.01% over the same period last year, whereas private facilities handled 665.8 million tons, an increase of 5.70%. The public port of Itaguaí increased by 21.1% in the period. Considering the private ports, São Francisco do Sul Waterway Terminal showed the greatest movement, increasing more than 95.3 when compared to January/October 2020.
Source: Portos e Navios (*Translated by Ia Niani)