PORT OF ARATU REGISTERS AN INCREASE OF 56.57% IN THE FIRST TWO MONTHS OF 2021

In the first two months of 2021, the Bahian port of Aratu-Candeias handled 1,144,283 tons. In February, liquid bulk (+49.27%), and solid bulk (138.18%) grew considerably since the same period in 2020. The main products handled in February were naphtha (205,166 tons), phosphate rock (32,999 tons), and copper concentrate (22,739 tons). It is worth mentioning that after the reactivation of the import line at the Aratu-Candeias Port in the solid-bulk terminal in January, the resumption of activities was decisive for the very positive growth during the period.

Source: Datamar News