IMPORTS OF FERTILIZERS GROW 50% IN PORT OF ITAQUI

From January to June, the movement of fertilizers in the Port of Itaqui reached the mark of 1.2 million tons, an increase of 50% in relation to the same period last year. And the expectation for the coming months is to continue with an even greater volume as of the start of operation of the new fertilizer terminal, of Companhia Operadora Portuária do Itaqui (Copi), which should occur later this year. With the new terminal, the Port of Itaqui will move from a capacity of 2 million to 3.5 million tons of fertilizer imports per year. According to the operator, the new terminal will have a static capacity of 70 thousand tons distributed in independent bays, all connected directly to berth 101 (which can increase productivity to 1,250 t / hour). The project also provides for a rail hopper, which will facilitate transport by rail to Palmeirante (TO), where the product will be distributed to other states. The fertilizers handled by Itaqui originate mainly in Russia, Egypt and Israel. When entering Brazil through the public port of Maranhão, this cargo is distributed throughout the producing region called Matopiba (which covers Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí and Bahia) and has been expanding.
Source: portodoitaqui.ma.gov.br