Port of Cabedelo Closes 2024 with Nearly 1.5 Million Tonnes Throughput

At the peak of its performance, the Port of Cabedelo broke another operational record in 2024, handling approximately 1.5 million tonnes over the course of the year. This total includes both solid and liquid cargoes across import and export operations.

This milestone was driven by numerous records broken throughout the year, with hundreds of vessels from various origins and flags calling at the port. Among the key cargoes handled were petroleum coke, wheat, malt, sugar, gasoline, diesel, and ethanol.

“This is a milestone of immense significance, celebrating our journey of investments, partnerships, operations, challenges, and achievements,” said Ricardo Barbosa, CEO of Paraíba Docks Company (Docas-PB).

According to the management report released by the Operations sector, the standout months of 2024 were January and December, with throughput volumes each exceeding 157,000 tonnes. In January, one of the highlights was a sugar shipment of over 16,000 tonnes bound for Africa.

Petroleum coke, widely used in industrial applications, led the solid bulk segment, with nearly 390,000 tonnes handled at the Port of Cabedelo in 2024, both in imports and exports. The largest operation involving petroleum coke occurred in March, importing nearly 35,000 tonnes.

In the liquid bulk category, gasoline once again stood out. Approximately 370,000 tonnes of gasoline were handled at Berth 101, a dedicated liquid bulk berth equipped with an automated and secure system for transferring fuel directly from ships to storage tanks.

In addition to robust cabotage operations, 2024 solidified the Port of Cabedelo’s status as a global trade hub. Vessels from continents including Africa, Europe (Antwerp and Belgium), South America (Argentina and Uruguay), North America (Canada and the United States), and countries like Denmark, Russia, Sweden, and Venezuela contributed to its growing reputation as a strategic player on the international stage.

“In 2025, we will see the consolidation of the new Port of Cabedelo,” Barbosa concluded. “With the completion of dredging, the inauguration of the new primary zone—including various buildings under construction or renovation, such as the administrative headquarters—alongside new investments, new cargoes, new operations, and the unwavering dedication of our team, the future looks even brighter.”

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