In January 2022 alone, the Port of Imbituba handled 671.1 thousand tons, making it the single best January in terms of handled volume in the Port’s history. Compared to operations in January 2021, this year has begun with a 64.8% increase in transported tonnage. In total, the wharf served 26 vessels, up 30%. The closing of the month consolidated the leadership of solid bulk in Imbituba with 517.9 thousand tons, an increase of 63% vis-a-vis the same period of the previous year. The products that showed the highest handling rates were petroleum coke (calcined and non-calcined); fertilizers (urea, MAP, and potassium chloride); and containers, followed by iron ore and wheat. Imbituba also had salt, wood logs, steel products, soybean bran, barley, and cellulose operations. For February, the Port Authority forecast is that the Port will maintain the monthly growth curve and move around 470 thousand tons.
Source: Datamar News