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Shipping
Aug, 18, 2026
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Corn barge partially sinks in Pará’s Marajó Bay

A barge carrying corn partially sank in Marajó Bay, in the municipality of Barcarena, Pará, according to footage circulating on social media. The video shows the vessel tilted and partly…
Grains
Aug, 18, 2026
Week 202634

Argentina corn exports hit record in July, Rosario exchange says

Argentina exported a record 5.14 million metric tons of corn in July, the Rosario grains exchange said on Friday, underscoring the strength of an exceptional crop even as rainy weather…
Shipping
Aug, 18, 2026
Week 202634

Vessel hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says

A vessel has been struck by an “unknown projectile” while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to the engine room and resulting in a crew casualty, the United Kingdom…
Automotive
Aug, 18, 2026
Week 202634

Vitória port starts charging fee on imported vehicles, drawing trader backlash

Vports, the concessionaire that operates the Vitória port complex in Espírito Santo state, began charging a new fee on vehicle handling in August, prompting criticism from foreign trade companies. The…
Shipping
Aug, 18, 2026
Week 202634

Uruguay pushes regional coordination to build logistics hub

Uruguay is seeking to strengthen its role as a regional logistics hub by improving coordination across waterways, ports, railways, roads and cross-border trade corridors, government officials said during the international…
Fruits
Aug, 18, 2026
Week 202634

Argentina opens Panama market for citrus exports

Argentina has secured market access for citrus exports to Panama after authorities from both countries agreed on the phytosanitary requirements needed to begin shipments. Argentina’s Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and…