In November 2020, the Itajaí and Navegantes Port Complex recorded the largest handling figures in its history. 139,451 TEU and 1,665,893 tons were handled. Compared to November 2019, when 100,207 TEU and 1,134,189 tons were handled, these numbers represent a 39% increase in container handling and 47% in tonnage. During this period, 96 vessels moored at the Complex, highlighting a 26% increase over November 2019, when 76 moored vessels were registered. 62% of the container cargo passing through the complex was for exports. In the Port of Itajaí (public berths and APM Terminals) there was a 12% increase in tonnage and 3% increase in TEU. In November 2020, 47,814 TEU and 570,700 tons were handled, compared with 46,352 TEU and 509,727 tons in the same period of 2019. “This month was difficult for the public port, we had an exponential number of workers and temporary port workers who were laid off due to COVID and due to equipment breakdowns; this impacted our handling figures and generated negative impacts on society. However, despite this, we have remained faithful to the purpose of keeping this activity running and generating wealth for our city”, says Marcelo Werner Salles, Superintendent of the Port of Itajaí.
Source: Datamar News