In the first eight months of this year, the Port of São Francisco do Sul has already received 320 cargo ships, which represents an increase of 17% compared to the same period in 2020 when 274 vessels docked. This represents an average of 40 ships per month this year, whereas last year, the average was 34. Cargo handling at the Port of São Francisco also grew by 14% in the first eight months of 2021. Loads reached 9.7 million tons this year, while in the same period in 2020, 8.5 million tons were handled. The biggest loads correspond to wood, pulp, and steel products, in addition to fertilizers and grains.
Source: Datamar News