Amazon Arc moves 31 million tons in May 2023

Water Transport

The ports of the Amazon Arc, in the states of Roraima, Amazonas, Pará, Amapá and Maranhão, handled 135.1 million tons from January to May

After a positive result in the first five months of the year, with a growth of 4.4% in relation to the same period of 2022, the Brazilian port sector ended the month of May with the handling of 113.2 million tons, representing an increase of 10.43% compared to May 2022.

The ports of the Amazon Arc, located in the states of Roraima, Amazonas, Pará, Amapá and Maranhão, handled 135.1 million tons from January to May 2023, with emphasis on the movement of iron ore, which represents 67, 2% of the transported cargo. The data are from the National Waterway Transport (ANTAQ) and reflect the growth driven by the increase in the movement of iron ore, soy and oil.

The president of the Association of Port Terminals and Cargo Transshipment Stations in the Amazon Basin (Amport), Flávio Acatauassú, explains that the growth in the use of waterway transport is a reality and an evolution for the country, in line with sustainable practices.

“Waterway transport is 29 times more energy efficient than road transport and consumes 19 times less fuel. In addition, it emits six times less carbon dioxide than road transport. This growth is a natural movement, which we see very favorably, as it promotes sustainable growth for the country in the Amazon region”,

explains the executive.

private terminals

Private Use Terminals (TUPs) registered 72.74 million tons handled in May 2023. The number represents an increase of 10.11% compared to the same period of the previous year. The positive highlight was the TUPs located in Vila do Conde, PA, with more than 2.5 million tons, representing a positive variation of 25.9% when compared to May 2022.

“Amport, which represents the interests of 12 important players in the segment, celebrates these numbers and reaffirms the importance of maximizing waterway movement to leverage efficiency gains, sustainability, cost reduction and operational bottlenecks”,

completed Flávio Acatauassú.

*With advisory information

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