The increase was driven by Asian countries, mainly China, Hong Kong and Singapore with pork a popular meat choice among the Chinese.
This year, the terminal’s pork exports totalled 3,620 containers, (7,199 teu) compared to 2,307 boxes (4,578 teu) from January to July 2022, and this year, pork exports totalled 102,051 tonnes, vs 64,751 tonnes for the same period of 2022.
The recovery of market share, as local exporters have chosen to ship larger volumes through the Rio Grande terminal rather than through Santa Catarina as compared to last year, influenced the registered increase.
The start of operations of the Maersk’s NeoSamba service as larger ships, and a direct route from Northern Europe to Rio Grande with better transit times and more efficient operations, contributed to the results.
The terminal, the most automated one in Brazil, plays a relevant role in the logistics of companies based in Rio Grande do Sul, said Paulo Bertinetti, CEO of Rio Grande Container Terminal, “offering a safe and efficient alternative for handling different types of cargo”.
“In addition to the strategic location and the investments made, the recovered reliability of ship calls is guaranteeing a significant recovery of market share,” he added.
Rio Grande Container Terminal is Rio Grande do Sul’s gateway to the world, over its past 26 years of operation, and is a key asset in the economic development of the state. Serving over 3,000 importers and exporters, the Rio Grande Terminal facility receives the main shipping lines calling Brazil, offering weekly services to all trades in the world from 13 shipowners.
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