Port of Rio Grande, Brazil, registers slight drop of 0.34% so far in 2024

Between January and September 2024, the Port of Rio Grande in Brazil handled a total of 31.8 million tons, representing a slight decrease of 0.34% compared to the same period of the previous year. Despite this drop, it recorded a better performance than other ports in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, such as Pelotas and Porto Alegre, which showed declines of 16.68% and 15.82%, respectively, Ahora Do Sul reported. In September, specifically, with the movement of more than 4 million tons, it registered an increase of 17% compared to August. The main segment responsible for the increase was bulk, with more than 2.5 million tons handled, highlighting products such as cereals and fertilizers. Main products handled The agricultural segment remained the leader in cargo handled at the Port of Rio Grande, with 14.2 million tons, including grains, flour, bran and cereals. Among specific products, soybeans showed a growth of 2.5% compared to 2023, reaching 7.2 million tons. Other notable ...