15,500 Tons of Arabica and Conilon Shipped
The Port of Açu, located in northern Rio de Janeiro, completed its first-ever coffee export operation using ‘big bags’ this month, deviating from the usual container-based shipping method. A total of 15,500 tons of arabica and conilon varieties were shipped, primarily sourced from producers in southern and eastern Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, and Bahia.
This new shipping approach helps streamline coffee exports to commercial partners, particularly during a period of logistical bottlenecks and long queues at the Port of Santos.
The cargo’s destination was Hamburg, Germany, facilitated by the logistics operator C. Steinweg Group. The Port of Açu has been operational since 2014.
“Açu offers world-class infrastructure to facilitate the flow of various cargo types from the region, and we aim to help reduce costs while enhancing the competitiveness of Brazilian products,” said João Braz, the Port of Açu’s Commercial and Terminal Director, in a statement.
In 2023, the Multi-cargo Terminal (T-MULT) at the Port of Açu handled 2.1 million tons of cargo, marking a 33% increase compared to the same period in 2022.
By the end of 2024, the port will undergo further expansion, boosting its handling capacity to 2.7 million tons per year.
