Suape moves 2.7 million tonnes and sets a new monthly record

The Port of Suape handled 2,726,020 tonnes of cargo in August 2026, setting the highest monthly volume in its history. The result surpassed the previous record, set in August 2024, when the complex handled 2,670,132 tonnes.

The largest contribution came from liquid bulk, which totaled 1,976,745 tonnes during the month. The category represented 72.5% of August's throughput and grew 61% compared with the same period in 2025. The performance was supported by increased refining output at the Abreu e Lima Refinery (Rnest), located in the complex and scheduled to process up to 130,000 barrels of oil per day.

Between January and August, Suape handled 18,835,314 tonnes, up 22.8% compared with the first eight months of 2025. During the period, 1,103 vessel calls were recorded, an increase of 9.6%.

Liquid bulk accumulated 12,735,507 tonnes through August, equivalent to 67.6% of the total handled during the year. Containers accounted for 25.2% of the cargo, dry bulk for 5.6%, and loose general cargo for 1.6%. Among dry bulk cargoes, which include products such as clinker, wheat, and petroleum coke, 1,046,052 tonnes were handled, up 27.2% from the same period in 2025.