In the third quarter of 2023, Brazil’s ports achieved a new cargo handling record, moving 348.9 million tons, a 6.9% increase from 2022.
This data comes from the National Waterway Transport Agency’s statistics. So far this year, the record holds strong with 966.3 million tons.
That’s a 5.8% jump from 2021, previously the busiest year. The growth over the same period last year is 6.06%.
Iron ore, crude oil, and corn were the standout movers. Iron ore shipments reached 107.54 million tons, up by 5.82%.
Crude oil also rose, by 15.4%, to 57.3 million tons. Corn shipments saw a big leap, up 18.85% to 31.57 million tons.
Soybeans weren’t left behind, growing nearly 40% to 24.26 million tons.
In maritime transport, deep-sea cargo grew by 7.95%, moving 252.6 million tons. Coastal shipping inched up by 1.94%, with a movement of 73.82 million tons.
Inland waterway traffic also increased by 12.63%, reaching 21.6 million tons. Support and port-related maritime activities jumped by 21.3%, totaling 850 thousand tons.
ANTAQ is keeping an eye on potential impacts from a drought in the Northern region, especially the Amazon.
Private use terminals (TUP) saw 228.7 million tons, 8.25% more than last year’s third quarter. The Ponta da Madeira Maritime Terminal stood out with over 49 million tons, a 2.3% increase.
Tpet/Toil of Açu, in Rio de Janeiro, saw the biggest percentage increase among TUPs. It grew by 37.67%, moving 16.36 million tons.
Remarkable Resilience
Public ports handled 120.2 million tons, 4.48% more than last year. Santos led the charge with over 37 million tons, up by 10.4%. Santos was responsible for 30.8% of all public port traffic.
Paranaguá and Itaguaí ports followed, with 15.57 and 15.9 million tons, respectively. They saw increases of 10.7% and 8.63% compared to last year.
Brazil’s ports are now navigating the waves of global trade with record-breaking prowess.
This upswing in port activity places Brazil firmly on the maritime map, showing remarkable resilience and growth in the face of global challenges.
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| IBOV | 183,827.59 | +0.46% | +21.85% | 182,991.13 | 168,310 | 167,142 | — |
| USD/BRL | 5.16 | +0.01% | -5.13% | 5.16 | 5.18 | 5.14 | — |
| SELIC | 14.00% | — | — | — | — | — | |
| PETR4 | 41.64 | -0.05% | +35.19% | 41.66 | 41.97 | 41.15 | 41,499,400 |
| VALE3 | 72.97 | +0.83% | +30.75% | 72.37 | 73.54 | 72.66 | 17,658,000 |
| ITUB4 | 38.60 | -1.03% | +4.57% | 39.00 | 39.34 | 38.39 | 29,487,800 |
| BBDC4 | 16.85 | +0.36% | +3.50% | 16.79 | 16.90 | 16.67 | 19,416,900 |
| BBAS3 | 19.37 | +0.47% | +0.73% | 19.28 | 19.44 | 19.16 | 11,069,200 |
| B3SA3 | 14.26 | -0.21% | +12.73% | 14.29 | 14.47 | 14.11 | 33,037,800 |
| ABEV3 | 14.89 | -0.80% | +21.91% | 15.01 | 15.07 | 14.81 | 16,453,100 |
| WEGE3 | 47.59 | +0.49% | +29.99% | 47.36 | 48.08 | 47.36 | 3,364,600 |
| PRIO3 | 59.14 | -0.19% | +50.67% | 59.25 | 59.81 | 58.74 | 3,325,600 |
| SUZB3 | 41.33 | +2.35% | -23.55% | 40.38 | 41.48 | 40.35 | 3,914,900 |
| RENT3 | 34.68 | -0.09% | +0.84% | 34.71 | 34.96 | 34.35 | 7,979,100 |
| AZZA3 | 15.89 | -2.63% | -53.76% | 16.32 | 16.42 | 15.82 | 1,330,300 |
| CSNA3 | 4.30 | +0.47% | -42.65% | 4.28 | 4.41 | 4.26 | 10,076,100 |
| GGBR4 | 24.69 | +2.19% | +51.38% | 24.16 | 24.85 | 24.18 | 7,047,600 |
| ENEV3 | 24.21 | -1.38% | +70.49% | 24.55 | 24.64 | 23.99 | 9,297,000 |
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