Ports and Terminals

Port of Vitória registers cargo handling growth for all types of cargo in July

Aug, 17, 2021 Posted by Ruth Hollard

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In addition to the record in monthly handling, in July, the Port of Vitória registered an increase in the operation of all types of cargo, growing 23.73% compared to 2020. In the accumulated result for the year, solid bulk was the highlight, with 536,400 tons handled, 42.58% more than last year. The busiest products were coal, with an increase of 123%, and malt, up 57.7%.

Loose general cargo handling saw a significant increase, driven by the 5,081 vehicles unloaded in July. In the accumulated result for the year, handling grew by 23.11%. The handling of vehicles alone grew 64.78% in the period.

Liquid bulk handling also increased. In the accumulated result for the year, 83,200 tons were handled, a growth of 17.72%. The highlights were: caustic soda with an increase of 39.9%, and fuels, up 14%.

Container handling was also positive. From January to July this year, it increased 22.60% compared to the same period in 2020. Another fact that draws attention is the growing increase in the occupancy rate, which has already increased by 29.99% in the accumulated result for the year.

The main places of origin and destination of vessels that dock at the Port of Vitória this month, in addition to Brazil, were: the United States, Argentina, Colombia, and China.

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