PUBLIC PORTS ACHIEVE RECORD CARGO HANDLING WITH 28.7 MILLION TONS IN 3RD QUARTER

In the third quarter of 2024, Brazilian public ports handled 128.7 million tons, up 5.42% from 2023. The annual cumulative index rose 7.43% to 360.7 million tons. Petroleum Gas (56.12%), Wheat (31.43%), and Fertilizers (23.68%) increased significantly. Silvio Costa Filho, Minister of Ports, emphasized strategic planning and the auction of 50 ports to promote the sector. Itaguaí (up 8.17%), Paranaguá (up 5.58%), and Santos (up 0.97%) achieved positive results. Container handling increased by 12.27% and general freight by 7.21%. However dry and liquid bulk fell by 0.51% and 6.07% respectively. Long-haul shipping rose by 1.17%; cabotage dropped by 1%. Private terminals declined 3.3%, except for Ponta da Madeira Terminal (up 3.06%).
Source: Gov Agency (*Translated by Ia Niani)