Portonave Reduces Container Throughput by 5% Between January and November 2024

Portonave recorded a 5% decline in container handling between January and November 2024, totaling 1,261,130 TEUs moved. According to the terminal, this reduction was attributed to construction works on the quay, which impacted operations.

Despite the decrease, Portonave maintained a 12% national market share in container handling, ranking third nationwide. Regarding productivity, the terminal stood out with an average of 118 moves per hour (MPH), the highest in Brazil, representing a 42% increase compared to 2023.

The main products handled for exports were wood, frozen meat, and paper. Highlights on the import side included plastics, machinery, and textiles. China was the top destination for exports and the primary origin for imports, followed by the United States and Mexico for exports and the United States and India for imports.

Notable Segments

Portonave led the nation in pork exports, handling 24,000 TEUs, which accounted for 35% of the national market, with China as the primary destination. For imports, the standout product was tires, with 30,000 TEUs handled, representing 33% of Brazil’s total tire imports, again with China as the primary origin.

Demand for machinery exports significantly increased compared to 2023. This more than doubled in 2024, reaching 28,000 TEUs, with Mexico as the main destination. Meanwhile, ceramic imports grew eightfold, totaling 9,000 TEUs, with China as the primary origin.

The chart below explores container exports and imports registered at the Port of Navegantes between January 2021 and November 2024. The data is from DataLiner.

Portonave Container Exports & Imports | Jan 2021 – Nov 2024 | TEUs

Source: DataLiner (click here to request a demo)

Operational Efficiency and Records

The terminal maintained its efficiency in serving truck drivers, receiving an average of 2,000 trucks daily, with an average turnaround time of just 31 minutes. On the busiest day, 3,308 truck accesses were recorded, and the total number of accesses in 2024 reached a historic record of 640,301, considering both inbound and outbound containers.

Iceport Performance

At Iceport, Portonave’s cold storage unit, 253,678 tons of products were handled, marking a 10.5% increase compared to 2023. The most moved products were poultry and pork (64%), followed by vegetables (27%) and beef (9%). In 2024, the unit also renewed its Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000), reaffirming its commitment to food quality and safety.

Source: Portal Portuário

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