June 2024 marks historic high for Porto Itapoá with 109,889 TEUs handled

Porto Itapoá saw its best semester and best month in history in the first half of 2024. A total throughput of 597,338 TEUs was registered, a 12% increase from the 533,423 TEUs seen in the first half of 2023.

In June 2024, the terminal recorded 109,889 TEUs, the highest monthly figure ever, surpassing April’s 107,475 TEUs.

Felipe Fioravanti Kaufmann, Director of Business Development and Customer Experience at Porto Itapoá attributes this growth to the expanding Asian market. “The entire port logistics system of the southern cluster saw an increase in throughput figures, driven primarily by imports from China,” he noted.

Additionally, the increase in animal protein exports contributed to the hike in the first half of 2024, with volumes up 43% compared to the same period in 2023. “Animal protein is a key cargo type for Brazil’s South and Southeast port operations, which are home to the states with the highest protein production.”

According to Kaufmann, the above-average increase in volumes at Porto Itapoá is due to the range of maritime services offered by the terminal. “We are reliable and offer high productivity to shipowners, a key factor in directing shipping lines to Porto Itapoá,” he explained.

Imports

Porto Itapoá’s general cargo import numbers also hit a record in June, which saw 40,817 TEUs in inbound cargo. “We’ve seen strong growth in the plastic chains, as well as chemical products and machinery,” Kaufmann said.

Imports of reefer cargo reached a record high in June, with 1,360 TEUs on record. “This included operations with food and pharmacological products.”

Crossdocking

June also marked a milestone for crossdocking operations, where cargo is transferred directly from truck to container or vice versa. “It is the best month in our history, with 1,998 TEUs operated,” Kaufmann highlighted.

The new warehouse, inaugurated in January, has been a key factor in this success. “It is a robust structure, with 8,000 m² covered and various technological features, which have been fundamental in improving our numbers in this type of operation,” the director added.

Investments

To support continued market growth, Porto Itapoá has invested in its operating capacity. This year, the terminal has increased plug capacity for refrigerated containers and added new equipment. “Porto Itapoá is known for staying ahead of demand, offering additional capacity to enable growth. We are already discussing new area expansions and buying equipment, such as large cranes,” Kaufmann emphasized.

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