Santos Port Authority summons stakeholders to speed up coffee exports

Shipping companies, terminals, and coffee exporters operating in the industry will be invited by the Santos Port Authority (APS) to collaborate on finding collective logistic solutions and refining the export process for 80% of Brazil’s coffee production, which is routed through Santos to 120 destinations worldwide.

The chart below uses DataLiner data to assess the volume of coffee exports through the Port of Santos (hs 0901) between January 2022 and January 2024.

Coffee Exports from Port of Santos | Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | WTMT

Source: DataLiner (click here to request a demo)

The decision was made by APS President, Anderson Pomini, during a meeting with Eduardo Heron, the Technical Director of the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé), held on March 27th at the Company’s headquarters. Cecafé has reported difficulties in exporting the product. Consequently, the APS President instructed the Director of Operations, Beto Mendes, to establish a working committee aimed at expediting the flow of Brazilian coffee through the Port of Santos.

Cecafé was invited by APS to present the sector’s needs and challenges. Eduardo Heron emphasized the importance of fostering greater technical collaboration among all stakeholders involved.

“We will engage with all stakeholders in the process and coordinate efforts to enhance export efficiency. Considering that Brazil currently accounts for 33% of the world’s coffee production, with 80% of this volume passing through Santos, it’s crucial to streamline operations,” stated Anderson Pomini, in conjunction with Cecafé’s Technical Director.

The date of the meeting with the coffee export chain will be determined in consultation with shipowners, terminals, and exporters, as announced by APS Director of Operations, Beto Mendes.

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