Cargo handling at Imbituba port grew 9.6% in September

The Port of Imbituba continues to grow significantly, with cargo handling in September reaching 660,900 tons. The result, in addition to representing an increase of 9.6% compared to the same period last year, is the best record for the month of September in the history of the port.

Looking at the 3rd quarter, Imbituba experienced 19.4% growth compared to year-ago levels. Between January-September, approximately 5 million tons passed through the port – movement that was 14.6% higher than in the same period in 2020.

The Port Authority’s net revenue in the 3rd quarter was R$ 16.4 million, an increase of 24% compared to 2020. Year-to-date, the port administration recorded a 25% increase in net revenue, an amount used for maintenance and new investments in its infrastructure, such as the recovery and expansion work on Pier 3, which is scheduled to be tendered this semester.

In all, the Port of Imbituba received 25 berths in September. The main cargoes handled were coke (291,500 tons), soy meal (61,400 tons), corn (60,200 tons) and containers (59,500 tons). Volumes of iron ore, sodium sulphate, salt, bituminous coal, potassium chloride, ash, fertilizers and generators were also operated.

In the period, imports accounted for the majority of operations (61%), followed by exports (30.1%) and cabotage (8.9%).

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