The authorities of the National Port Company (EPN) reported this Wednesday that, between January 27 and February 2, Nicaragua’s commercial ports received a total of 10 international vessels. During a press conference, the general manager of the EPN, Carlos Aburto, provided details about the operations of these ports.

Seven international vessels were served at Puerto Corinto, including three container ships. These brought a load of 1,394 containers with products from the People’s Republic of China, India and Denmark, including household appliances, porcelain and medical products. In total, the load of these containers amounted to 23,524 metric tons. In addition, 1,140 containers with products such as sesame seeds, cassava starch and furniture were exported to Japan, France and England, with a total load of 6,386 tons.

Manager Aburto explained that the total number of containers handled at Puerto Corinto was 2,534, equivalent to 29,910 metric tons. As for liquid cargo, the port received three tankers that brought 26,299 metric tons of crude oil. At the same time, 15,000 metric tons of molasses were exported, totaling 41,299 tons.

Also, an additional ship imported 264 new vehicles from Argentina and Brazil, totaling 564 metric tons.

At Puerto Arlen Siu, an international ship imported 400 metric tons of products such as air conditioners, groceries and medical supplies. In addition, 491 metric tons of coffee, beef and free zone clothing were exported. The total cargo handled at this port was 891 metric tons.

In total, Nicaragua’s commercial ports handled a total of 99,851 metric tons of international cargo in this period. In addition, the Salvador Allende Port received 35,701 tourists, contributing to the total of 69,628 visitors and passengers in the country’s tourist ports during this period.

These figures reflect the dynamism and importance of the port sector for the national economy, both in terms of international trade and tourism. The constant flow of cargo and passengers through Nicaraguan ports underscores their key role as connection points in the region, facilitating the exchange of goods and the arrival of tourists. This performance highlights the ports’ ability to continue driving economic growth, improving the country’s competitiveness in global trade and strengthening.

Source: EPN / CNZF Communication