Port of Rio Grande Records Highest November Cargo Volume in a Decade

In November 2024, the Port of Rio Grande achieved its highest cargo volume for the month in the past 10 years, handling 4,140,041 tons. This represents a growth of 117% compared to November 2014, when 1,909,345 tons were processed.

The main origins of imports during this period were China, with 1,357,468 tons; Argentina, with 1,726,589 tons; the United States, with 857,539 tons; and Russia, with 659,456 tons. “This result reflects the recovery actions taken in Rio Grande do Sul after recent calamities. Additionally, it demonstrates the strengthening of Portos RS as a logistical hub,” highlighted Cristiano Klinger, president of Portos RS.

The most handled cargo types at the Rio Grande Port included soybean grain, meal, cellulose, and potassium chloride, solidifying the Port of Rio Grande’s role as a key logistical hub for the flow of commodities and essential products for the national economy.

Here’s a chart comparing container exports and imports at the Port of Rio Grande from January 2021 to October 2024, according to DataLiner information. Click on the link below to request a demo.

Rio Grande Container Exports & Imports | Jan 2021 – Oct 2024 | TEUs

Source: DataLiner (click here to request a demo)

November’s record-breaking performance underscores the efficiency of port operations and Portos RS’s continuous commitment to optimizing infrastructure and attracting new demand. This achievement reinforces the Port of Rio Grande’s position as a strategic axis for foreign trade, directly contributing to the economy of Rio Grande do Sul and strengthening national logistical supply chains.

Source: Guaíba

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