PORT OF IMBITUBA BEATS HISTORIC RECORD OF HANDLING

The Port of Imbituba surpassed in December the mark of five million tons moved in 2018. The volume represents an annual historical record for the port complex, which already registered an 18% growth in the accumulated from January to November, when compared to the same period of 2017 In addition, the port celebrates the conclusion of 2018 with three monthly operational records in June, August and September; and the expansion of the cargo portfolio. Altogether, 277 ships have passed through the port this year. The United States (USA), Chile, China and Argentina are the main origins of import cargoes. In export, China, USA, Holland and Russia are among the most frequent destinations. Coke, soyabean, container and salt operations maintained the leadership of the main cargoes that passed through Imbituba. Given its multipurpose capacity, the Port of Imbituba also expanded its cargo portfolio in 2018. For the first time the Santa Catarina agro-industry exported the rice in bulk bark from the state ports. The good results that the port has achieved, the CEO of SCPar Porto de Imbituba, Santa Catarina State, which manages the port, Osny Souza Filho, foresees a positive scenario for 2019. “Our perspective is to continue the strategic work that has been made to attract new loads and new lines, with the constant modernization of the port infrastructure, fulfilling our mission as development agent of Santa Catarina, especially in the south of the state, so that next year is even better “,says the manager.
Source: Portos e Navios