After TCL, the Port of Leixões is quickly reaching a new record of handled cargo.
APDL announced that between January and November, Leixões handled 15 million tons, representing a corresponding growth of 2% regarding the record number of last year.
The containerized cargo is the main lever for the verified growth, contributing already with 5.8 million tons, 17% more than what was realized till November 2011.
Export increased 20,3% (after a 34% growth in 2011) standing out the performance to the following markets: Morocco, Angola, Algeria and United Kingdom.