Cargo throughput at Brazil’s Port of Santana rises 13.5% in 2025

The Port of Santana, managed by the Companhia Docas de Santana (CDSA) in Brazil’s northern state of Amapá, posted strong growth in cargo throughput in 2025, underscoring its strategic role in regional logistics and economic development within Brazil’s Northern Arc. Total cargo handled reached 3.59 million tonnes, up 13.5% from 2024, according to port authority data.

Soybeans remained the leading commodity, accounting for 62.5% of total throughput, followed by corn, which represented 31.7% of volumes handled during the year. The figures highlight the Port of Santana’s central role in shipping agricultural output, particularly grains destined for both domestic and international markets.

Over the course of 2025, the port received 68 vessels, reflecting operational efficiency and its capacity to meet growing demand in the port sector. The positive performance mirrors ongoing investments, process improvements and continued upgrades to port infrastructure. Looking ahead, expectations for 2026 are focused on an increase in mineral cargo volumes.

“I believe that in 2026 we will see a significant movement of mineral cargo. We have already observed signals from mining companies indicating this planning. As a result, I expect expressive figures in terms of mineral throughput,” said Edival Tork, president of CDSA.

The results reinforce the Port of Santana’s position as one of the region’s main logistics corridors, supporting agribusiness competitiveness and contributing to job creation and income generation. Growth is expected to continue in the coming years, in line with expanding production and exports.

Reporting by Jonhwene Silva / Comunicação CDSA

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