Cargo handling at Bahia’s ports sees strong growth in February

In February, Bahian ports managed by Companhia Docas do Estado da Bahia (CODEBA) reached the mark of 958,681 tons handled, a strong 28.17% increase compared to the same period of 2020 when the company handled 747,991 tons. It was the best month of February in CODEBA’s history.

The numbers were driven mainly by increased handling at the Port of Aratu-Candeias, up 58.79% compared to February 2020. 501,170 tons were handled compared to 315,626 tons in the same period of the previous year. The movement of liquid bulk (+49.27%) and solid bulk (+138.18%) largely contributed to the increase. The main products handled were naphtha (205,166 tons), phosphate rock (32,999 tons), and copper concentrate (22,739 tons). The resumption of activities in January after the reactivation of the import line at the solid bulk terminal at the Port of Aratu-Candeias had a decisive impact on the strong results.

436,919 tons were handled through the Port of Salvador, a 7.02% increase compared to February 2020, when 408,253 tons were handled. The increased tonnage of solid bulk  (+37.45%) and containers (+4.68%) contributed to the increase. The main products handled at the public pier were the export of manganese ore (32,108 tons) and the import of wheat (41,263 tons).

The Port of Ilhéus handled 20,592 tons in February. 9,931 tons of nickel left the country through the Organized Port of Southern Bahia and 10,661 tons of cocoa entered.

For the sixth consecutive month, Bahian ports recorded a continuous increase in cargo handling when compared to the same month of the previous year. In January this year, the company’s ports set a new record, reaching 1,095,335 tons handled, which represented an increase of 36.16% compared to the same period in 2020. It was the best month of January ever recorded, with more than 1 million tons handled during the month.

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