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With support from federal investments, Brazilian ports reach the highest volume of cargo ever recorded in March, with corn, fuels and solid bulk among the main growths
In March 2025, Brazilian ports recorded the highest volume of cargo ever handled for the month. In total, there were 113,7 million tons, an increase of 5,49% compared to the same period last year. The data is from the Waterway Statistics Department of Antaq (National Waterway Transportation Agency).
According to the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, the progress is the result of large federal investments in infrastructure. “These are investments in the order of billions of reais to strengthen the port sector, focusing mainly on long-term actions, which make our ports competitive and boost the Brazilian economy.”, He stated.
According to the minister, the investments aim to increase the logistical capacity of the terminals. He highlighted that this is the largest investment portfolio in the history of sector. "It will ensure medium and long-term growth"He said.
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Long-haul shipping was responsible for the majority of the movement. In March, it totaled 80,8 million tons, which represents an increase of 7,85% compared to March 2024. Inland shipping moved 8,4 million tons, with a growth of 9,92%.
Among the types of cargo, the highlight was general cargo, which grew 8,67% and reached 5,6 million tons. Solid bulk also performed well, with 67,8 million tons, an increase of 7,25%. Liquid bulk totaled 27,5 million tons, an increase of 3,22%.
Container movement also increased, albeit modestly. There were 12,6 million tons, an increase of 0,16%. Of this total, 8,6 million were by long-haul shipping and 3,9 million by cabotage.
The products with the highest growth in March were corn and fuels. Corn increased by 132,9% compared to the same month last year, with 400 thousand tons. Fuels, oils and mineral products grew by 79,98%, with 300 thousand tons.
Public ports also contributed to the record. Together, they handled 40,1 million tons, an increase of 1,96%. The Port of Santana (BA) was the highlight, with an increase of 47,33%, reaching 400 thousand tons.
In private terminals (TUPs), the volume reached 73,5 million tons, an increase of 7,52%. The Ponta Ubu Maritime Terminal (ES) led in percentage growth, with 44,90%, totaling 1,2 million tons.
With information from Brasil 247.
