Summary
The movement of goods in national maritime ports increased by 3.2% in year-on-year terms (-5.8% in the 4th quarter 2012), as a result of a 6.3% (-4.8% in the 4th quarter 2012) rise in international traffic and a decline of 10.8% in transport between national ports (-11.4% in the 4th quarter 2012).
The movement of passengers in national airports grew by 2.5% vis-à-vis the same quarter of the previous year (+3.3% in the 4th quarter 2012); on the other hand, the movement of cargo and mail decreased by 5.2% (-2.1% in the 4th quarter 2012).
The number of passengers transported was lower in inland waterways (-11.0%), in heavy railway mode
(-13.4%) and light railway systems (-13.9%). Considering the previous quarter these change rates were
-11.5%, -12.2% and -12.6%, respectively.