The Suape Port Industrial Complex closed 2021 by taking the national leadership in liquid bulk handling. In addition, Suape is now the largest container hub in the North and Northeast regions of Brazil, ranking at the top among public ports in both regions. The port handled a total of 14.9 million tons in 2021, compared to 14.3 million in the Port of Santos and to 9.8 million in the Port of Itaqui. Liquid bulks accounted for 67.8% of all cargo handled in Suape. Cabotage shipping also stood out. Last year, about 13.9 million of the 22 million tons handled by Suape had their origin or destination in other Brazilian ports. Loose general cargo, such as steel sheets, bagged sugar, vehicles, wind turbines, among others, increased by 22%, totaling 492,927 tons. Dry bulk (wheat and coal coke) increased by 22.3%, totaling 719,174 tons.
Source: Portos e Navios (*Translated by Ia Niani)