With 1.6 million tonnes handled between January and March, the Port of Imbituba just had the best 1st quarter in its history. In fact, the port is celebrating a 24.6% growth rate in cargo handling compared to 2021. In total, 67 vessels called at the port, an increase of 19.6% compared to the first three months of the previous year. Imbituba has been producing significant results month after month. It saw the strongest January and February in history. March’s performance was about the same volume as last year, with a 1.2% retraction. According to the Port Authority’s Director of Planning and Operations, José João Tavares, heavy rains hampered last month’s performance. Solid bulk dominates port handling at Imbituba, accounting for 74.6% of the total volume handled in the 1st quarter, particularly of the mineral kind (68% of solid bulk). Petroleum coke (calcined and non-calcined), fertilizers, iron, manganese ores, and salt are examples of mineral bulk.
Source: Datamar News