ITAQUI PORT ACHIEVES RECORD-BREAKING JULY WITH 3.76 MILLION TONS AND 112 SHIPS

In July 2025, the Port of Itaqui set new records by handling 3.76 million tons and operating 112 berths, owing to ship-to-ship (STS) operations, which surged to 415,000 tons, more than double initial projections. From January to July, the port handled 21.042 million tons, with growth in all segments: dry bulk (+8%), liquid (+11%), and general cargo (+3%). Fertilizers (+25%), rails (+69%), and beef tallow (+34%) were among the top performers. The strong performance underscores the port’s enhanced infrastructure and operational efficiency, reinforcing its position as the leading public port in Brazil’s Northern Arch region and a vital logistics hub for the country.
Source: Governo do Maranhão (*Translated by Ia Niani)