Albeit the situation has been difficult, TCL kept in May the strong growth rhythm shown since the beginning of the year.
Between January and May, TCL handled 211,108 TEU, representing a growth of 11% regarding the same period last year.
Considering the number of containers handled – 133,921 – the positive balance goes up to 12%, in corresponding terms.
In May, TCL handled at the Container Terminal of Leixões 28,066 units (14% more than a year ago), to which corresponded 44,100 TEU (13% more).
With these figures, TCL confirms itself as the biggest national container terminal operator. Besides, the Port of Leixões consolidates its leadership among the Portuguese ports concerning container handling.