Suape Port registers 70% growth in cargo handling in February

After breaking a record in the volume of cargo handled in January, the Port of Suape did it again in February, with 70% year-on-year growth. Cumulative growth in the first two months compared to year-ago levels was 57%. The volume handled in February totaled 2.3 million tons, which combined with January added up to 4.7 million tons.

“Despite February being a shorter month, we observed almost the same movement as in January. This performance would indicate that the Port of Suape was on track to close 2020 at a new record. However, with the coronavirus pandemic, we don’t know how we’ll be affected. But we’re working to minimize any negative impact and keep services and operations running smoothly, ensuring the supply of the necessary products to the population,” explained Leonardo Cerquinho, president of Suape port.

Liquid bulk (fuels, LPG, crude oil, etc.) maintained its growth and accounted for 77% of all cargo handled at the port, with a volume of 1.7 million tons.  This was a 90% year-on-year increase. Part of this increase is due to the receipt of 495,826 tons of crude oil, representing 145% more than that registered in February 2019.

The other cargo groups also registered growth in February. Containerized loads totaled 446,213 tons, or 38,971 TEU, up 16% and 11% respectively year-on-year. Solid bulk handling rose 68% during the same comparison period, with 44,151 tons handled. This was mainly due to wheat imports. General cargo volumes jumped from 27,255 to 69,503 tons, growing 155%. Growth was also seen in the number of vehicles handled, which registered an increase of 2% in relation to February 2019, totaling 5,802 units. Vessel moorings rose from 102 vessels to 124.

Overall. exports accounted for the largest percentage increase in the two-month period, shooting up 352%, whilst imports grew by 22% compared to the same period last year. The total of goods exported totaled 773,709 tons in the first two months, as compared with 171,284 tons in 2019. Imports were at 983,793 tons, 176,098 more than last year. Cabotage, which Suape is a leader in compared with other Brazilian ports, grew 45% and reached 2 million tons in the first two months compared with year-ago levels.

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