AJOT | August 20, 2021 | Ports & Terminals
• In the first seven months of the year, more than 49.5 million tonnes have been handled, 11.1% more than in 2020 and 2.4% more than in 2019
• Cargo containers (exports) grew between January and July by 22.7% compared to 2020. Valenciaport's connectivity facilitates the work of exporting companies in its hinterland, key to the recovery of economic activity and job creation
• In these first seven months of the year, all sectors have increased. Of particular note is the growth in exports of iron and steel (37.1%), construction materials (35.26%) and the agri-food industry (28.11%) compared to 2020
• In the interannual (August 2020-July 2021), 5.7 million containers will be exceeded, approaching the figure of six million in a context that is still complex due to the pandemic
• In July this year, 456,650 TEUs and 6,837,639 tonnes of goods were handled, slightly higher than in the same month of 2020
• By countries, China and the USA are the leading trading partners with 356,389 and 317,989 full containers respectively with origin/destination Valenciaport.
