Pecém sets new record, handling more than 2.1 million tons in September
Oct, 07, 2021 Posted by Ruth HollardWeek 202138
In September, the Port of Pecém once again made history by reaching a total movement of 2,190,896 tons, a new record in monthly handling. The handling registered in September this year increased by 77.3% over last year at the Ceará port terminal.
From January to September this year, the Port of Pecém has already handled 16,012,138 tons, an increase of 38% compared to the same period in 2020. The result confirms the expected re-acceleration of growth in port handling Ceará terminal this year.
In comparison with the same period in 2020, imports alone grew 40% (10,846,185 tons) between January and September this year, while exports increased by 36% (5,165,954 tons).
Advancement in various sectors
Among the main products handled by the Port of Pecém this year, the main import drivers were: ores, mineral fuels, cast iron, and cereals. The main export drivers were mineral fuels, cast iron, salt, and products from the milling industry.
Navigation handling
Coastal shipping totaled 9,015,577 tons in 2021, an increase of 40% compared to the same period in 2020. Long-haul shipping totaled 6,996,561 tons, up 36% compared to 2020.
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