Cargo handling at the Port of São Francisco do Sul totaled 1.5 million tonnes in April, an increase of 1.5% compared to the same month in 2025 (1.48 million tonnes).
The highlight of the period was soybean exports to China, which reached 789 thousand tonnes. The volume represents growth of 44% compared to April of last year, when 548 thousand tonnes of the grain were shipped.
Exports totaled 843 thousand tonnes, corresponding to 56% of the total cargo handled in the month.
Cargo received by Santa Catarina's largest port reached 655 thousand tonnes, equivalent to 44% of monthly cargo handling. Steel products led among unloaded products, with 416 thousand tonnes, followed by fertilizers, with 216 thousand tonnes.
According to the Port's president, Cleverton Vieira, the growth in soybean handling reflects the logistical coordination and operational capacity of São Francisco during the harvest export period.
"The alignment of operations and team planning have made it possible to meet the increase in demand with regularity, maintaining cargo flow and efficiency in serving users," says Vieira.
General Port Data:
- Largest port in cargo handling in Santa Catarina.
- Among the 10 largest public ports in Brazil in general cargo handling.
- 39% increase in cargo handling over three years.
- Three consecutive historical records in product handling: 2023 (16.8 million tonnes), 2024 (17 million tonnes) and 2025 (17.5 million).
- Among the three public ports in the country with ISO 9001 and 14001 Certification.
- In 2024 and 2025 received four awards from the Ministry of Ports and Airports, for the increase in cargo handling and good management indices.
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