Amazon leads northern Brazil port traffic as shipping volumes rise in January

Amazonas recorded the highest volume with 1.29 million tons, while Pará handled 552,300 tons during the month. Goods from these states are primarily distributed to ports in the northeast and southeast regions to serve as consumption and redistribution hubs.

The National Agency for Waterway Transportation reported that bauxite was the main individual product transported, accounting for 875,100 tons.

Container shipments totalled 576,900 tons, while liquid bulk cargoes included 293,700 tons of petroleum derivatives and 69,300 tons of petroleum. Other essential materials moved for regional supply included 18,900 tons of cement and 16,900 tons of petroleum gas.