Preliminary data places Port of Santos on track for another throughput record

Preliminary cargo handling data reveals that the Port of Santos achieved another historic milestone in June 2023: the highest cargo throughput ever recorded at the São Paulo-based terminal with over 15.6 million tonnes. This achievement beat the previous record set earlier this year in March, which stood at 15.32 million tonnes.

Minister of Ports and Airports, Márcio França, was the one responsible for disclosing this information on Wednesday (12). Anderson Pomini, the President of the Port Authority of Santos (APS), emphasized that this record “confirms the unwavering commitment of the APS board to ensuring the utmost efficiency at the Port of Santos.”

The significance of this accomplishment extends beyond June, as it also shattered the previous throughput record for the entire first half of the year, up 0.9% from the same period last year. The cumulative cargo handling between January and June reached a remarkable 81.4 million tonnes, surpassing last year’s figures of 80.7 million tonnes.

Detailed analysis indicates that loading operations accounted for approximately 12 million tonnes, while unloading operations amounted to 3.5 million tonnes. The final report encompassing the month’s activities, along with a comprehensive review of the first half of 2023, will be released in the final week of July. This report will provide a comprehensive breakdown of cargo and container handling statistics, facilitating a more nuanced understanding of the Port’s performance during this period.

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