The Port of Santos began the year with a 16% increase in cargo handling (10.6 million tonnes), setting a new high for the month of January, owing primarily to shipments of cellulose, corn, and soybeans. Solid bulk increased 29.8% over the same period in 2021, thanks to the shipments of soybeans and corn. Liquid bulk also performed well, rising 8.6% with emphasis on fuel oil and caustic soda operations. Finally, loose general cargo grew 63% due to the increase in pulp, iron, and steel shipments. In terms of exports, the shipment of 655 thousand tonnes of pulp (+72%), 1 million tonnes of corn (+67%), as well as 1.3 million tonnes of soybeans (+51.2%) stood out in the month. In terms of imports, the highlight was the unloading of 767 thousand tonnes of fertilizers, a growth of 9.8%. The participation of the Port of Santos in the Brazilian Trade Balance reached 28.3% in January 2022.
Source: Datamar News