Cargo throughput in September up 11% at Port of Imbituba
Oct, 11, 2023 Posted by Gabriel MalheirosWeek 202339
The Port of Imbituba handled 625,556 tonnes of goods in September, an 11% increase compared to last year.
With 28 vessels visiting the port during the month, the solid bulk segment stood out, accounting for 87% of the cargo volume in September. Petroleum coke is the most moved cargo during the period, followed by corn and soybean meal, salt, and soybeans.
Out of the total handled, 47.22% corresponds to exports, totaling 295,437 tonnes. Meanwhile, imports of products represented 38.4% of the cargo handled, followed by 14.36% for coastal shipping.
“With over 5.7 million tonnes handled so far, we anticipate closing the year with another historical record in cargo movement,” stated the president, Luís Antonio Braga Martins.
Source: Portal da Ilha
To read the original news report, see: https://www.portaldailha.com.br/noticias/lernoticia.php?id=61557
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