PRIVATE TERMINALS BOOST PORT ACTIVITY IN BRAZIL’S MIDWEST BY 73% WITH WATERWAY SUPPORT

From January to May 2025, private use terminals (TUPs) in Brazil’s Midwest moved 3.69 million tons, a 73% increase over the same period in 2024, driven by waterway logistics—especially in Mato Grosso do Sul. Key cargoes included iron ore, soybeans, steel products, and non-metallic minerals. Highlights were Vetorial Logística (+216%), Granel Ladário (+294.3%), and Itahum Terminal (+163.3%), with sharp increases in iron, steel, and soy shipments. The region also received R$15.8 million for port infrastructure improvements in Cáceres (MT), part of a national R$4.7 billion investment plan. Located along the Paraguay River, these terminals are part of the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway, connecting the Brazilian Pantanal to Atlantic ports. This strategy strengthens national logistics, reduces transport costs, and boosts the competitiveness of Midwest production.
Source: Ministério de Portos e Aeroportos (Gov.br)