The port of Cotegipe in Salvador (BA) has experienced significant disruptions in operations due to unusually high rainfall since May. As a result, the port has already incurred a loss of 22 to 23 operating days. This weather anomaly has halted shipments at the terminal, which is responsible for transporting approximately 90% of the grain production in the state. Fortunately, the expansion of the port, which was approved by the Federal Government last year, is expected to be completed in the coming months. This expansion will increase the shipping capacity from 7 million to 11 million tons, mitigating problems encountered during the 2022/23 harvest. The expansion project encompasses the construction of a new 378-meter berth with a draft of 13.85 meters, capable of accommodating Panamax-type ships with a cargo capacity of up to 75,000 tons. Additionally, two new warehouses with a total capacity of 270,000 tons will be built.
Sources: Globo Rural/Datamar News