The Port of Itaguai, run by PortosRio, stood out from the rest of Brazil’s ports, accounting for 3.9% of all movements and 11.6% of the amount handled by the nation’s public ports. The port handled 6.8 million tons in the first two months of the year. The data is from the National Waterway Transport Agency’s Waterway Statistics (Antaq). The port’s performance was regarded as the primary success among public ports, with handling increasing by 33.58% from January to February when compared to the same period last year. The movement of iron ore in the Port of Itaguai increased by 44.8% in the first two months of 2023, according to Estatstico Aquaviário.
Source: Portos e Navios (*Translated by Ia Niani)