Paranagua reports jump in meat exports
The Port of Paranagua in Brazil said meat exports increased 36 percent for the first 10 months of 2007.
The shipments primarily comprise poultry to buyers around the world. Saudi Arabia is the leading market, with a 14 percent share. Other leading destinations include Russia, South Africa, Kuwait and Hong Kong, port officials said.
The port plans to open a new public reefer terminal that will double capacity to 16,000 tons by next fall.
Paranagua reports jump in meat exports