PORT OF ARATU BEGINS VEGETABLE BULK OPERATIONS, TARGETS UP TO 3 MLN TONNES A YEAR

The Port of Aratu-Candeias has begun handling vegetable bulk cargo for the first time in its 51-year history, marking a shift from its traditional petrochemical and mineral focus. Operations started at terminal ATU 18 with the loading of 35,000 tonnes of sorghum from western Bahia, opening a new export logistics route for the region’s agribusiness. Managed by Companhia das Docas do Estado da Bahia, the port recently expanded its capacity through investments of more than R$400 million by CS Portos. The modernization includes silos, conveyor systems and a grain shiploader capable of handling 2,000 tonnes per hour. With an initial storage capacity of 120,000 tonnes, the terminal could handle up to 3 million tonnes of grains in its first year and eventually reach 7.5 million tonnes annually, strengthening export logistics for western Bahia’s agricultural production.
Source: Tribuna da Bahia / Datamar News