Port of Itaguaí throughput surges, holds 13.1% iron ore exports in Brazil

The Port of Itaguaí, managed by the public company PortosRio, stood out in the Brazilian port sector in the third quarter of this year with a 15.9 million tonnes throughput. This volume accounts for 13.2% of the total cargo handled by the country’s public ports and represents an 8.6% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Maritime Statistics from the National Waterway Transportation Agency (Antaq).

Established as Brazil’s largest public port for iron ore operations, the Port of Itaguaí achieved the second-best performance among public ports, according to the regulatory agency’s panel, trailing only the Port of Santos. The Maritime Statistics also reveal a 13.1% increase in iron ore throughput at the Port of Itaguaí during the third quarter of 2023.

Antaq’s Maritime Statistics is an online tool for public consultation that provides updated information on the waterway sector, including data on long-haul transport, cabotage, inland waterways, and port movements. To access the panel, follow the link: http://anuario.antaq.gov.br.

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