CELLULOSE PULP HANDLING INCREASES BY 57% UNTIL APRIL, BOOSTING SANTOS’ FIGURES

Cellulose pulp was the star cargo in terms of handling in the Port of Santos during the first four months of the year, totaling 2.6 million tonnes, up 57% over the same period in 2021. The port saw a seven percent growth in cargo volume from January to April 2021, reaching 52.5 million tonnes, a new high for the period. Exports accounted for the largest share, totaling 37.8 million tonnes (+7.5%). Imports accounted for 14.6 million tonnes (+5.8%). Soybeans answered for the largest accumulated volume, with 14.0 million tonnes, an increase of 8.1% over the same period last year. Soybean meal production reached 2.8 million tonnes, up 46.8% year on year. Fertilizers grew 37.1% in the four months, reaching 2.9 million tonnes. Shipments of diesel also stood out in the month and the four-month period, with growths of 97.3% and 31.1%, respectively.

Source: Datamar News