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