Brazil Sets Record for Cargo at Ports in March with 113.7 Million Tons Handled and 5.49% Growth

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 09/05/2025 at 11:12

Créditos: Tânia Rêgo/Agência Brasil

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With Federal Investment, Brazilian Ports Reach The Highest Volume Of Cargo Ever Registered In March, Highlighting Corn, Fuels And Solid Bulk Among The Main Increases

Brazilian ports registered, in March 2025, 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 comes from the Aquatic Statistics of Antaq (National Agency of Waterway Transportation).

According to the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, the progress is the result of significant federal investments in infrastructure. “These are investments amounting to billions of reais to strengthen the port sector, focusing mainly on long-term actions that make our ports competitive and boost the Brazilian economy,” he stated.

According to the minister, the contributions aim to increase the logistical capacity of the terminals. He highlighted that this is the largest investment portfolio in the history of the sector. “It will ensure growth in the medium and long term,” he declared.

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Long-haul navigation was responsible for the majority of the movement. In March, it accounted for 80.8 million tons, representing an increase of 7.85% compared to March 2024. Inland navigation handled 8.4 million tons, with a growth of 9.92%.

Among the types of cargo, the highlight was general cargo, which grew by 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, with a rise of 3.22%.

Container movement also saw an increase, albeit modest. There were 12.6 million tons, a growth of 0.16%. Of this total, 8.6 million were by long-haul navigation 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 of the previous year, with 400 thousand tons. Fuels, oils and mineral products grew by 79.98%, totaling 300 thousand tons.

The 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 a rise of 47.33%, reaching 400 thousand tons.

At the private terminals (TUPs), the volume reached 73.5 million tons, an increase of 7.52%. The Ponta Ubu Maritime Terminal (ES) led in percentage increase, with 44.90%, totaling 1.2 million tons.

With information from Brasil 247.

Brazil Sets Record for Cargo at Ports in March with 113.7 Million Tons Handled and 5.49% Growth

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