Bahia State Port Breaks Record for First Half of The Year

The Bahia State Port Authority (CODEBA) reported a significant increase in cargo throughput at its ports for the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. The ports of Salvador, Aratu-Candeias, and Ilhéus handled a total of 6,799,176 tonnes, marking a 9.79% rise compared to the first half of 2023. This achievement sets a new record for the company, surpassing the previous record set in the first half of 2021.

Take a look at the chart below and compare container exports and imports recorded at the Port of Salvador terminal between January 2021 and June 2024. The information was derived from Datamar’s maritime intelligence hub DataLiner.

Salvador Container Exports & Imports | Jan 2021 – Jun 2024 | TEUs

Source: DataLiner (click here to request a demo)

In June 2024 alone, cargo throughput reached 1,185,615 tonnes, reflecting a 15.33% increase compared to June 2023, when 1,028,051 tonnes were handled. The Port of Aratu-Candeias saw 623,963 tonnes, a 16.90% increase from the previous year’s figure of 533,741 tonnes. The Port of Salvador also performed strongly, with 561,652 tonnes handled in June, up 20.05% from the 467,855 tonnes recorded in June 2023. This growth was primarily driven by containerized cargo and bulk solids.

Sharing is caring!