Corn exports boost ports in the Northern region

The organized ports of the North handled 30.2 million tons of cargo between January and August 2025. The growth was concentrated in solid bulk cargo, which totaled 24.8 million tons, with a highlight on corn. In August, 3.9 million tons of solid bulk cargo were handled, an increase of 2.16% over the same month in 2024. Corn accounted for 2 million tons, up 10.4%, while fertilizers and inorganic chemicals advanced by 18% and 13.1%, respectively. The numbers are from the Aquaviário Statistician, of the National Agency of Aquaviário Transport (Antaq). Porto de Santana (AP) registered the highest percentage increase. In August, the movement increased from 316 thousand tons to 395 thousand, an increase of 25.2%, driven by corn, which rose 85% compared to August 2024. Santarém (PA) also stood out, with 1.9 million tons handled in August, a growth of 11.25%. Exports at the terminal increased by 45.33% compared to the previous year, reinforcing its importance for regional agricultural ...