Brazilian miner Itaminas completed the first direct export of iron ore on June 26, shipped through the Porto Sudeste terminal in Rio de Janeiro. This export originated from a cooperation agreement signed in March 2025, which granted Itaminas the right to use the port for 4 million tons per year. This agreement improves logistics efficiency and helps expand international markets such as Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

CEO Thiago Toscano said that obtaining direct access to the port can speed up the transportation process and shorten delivery time, further enhancing the company's responsiveness and competitiveness in the global market.

Porto Sudeste is an important iron ore export hub in Brazil, with a shipping network that reaches the international market, and transportation supported by railways and major highway systems. Connecting the production chain directly to port facilities has become an important key to Itaminas' expansion of overseas business.