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Trade Regulations
Sep, 18, 2026
Week 202638

Swiss lower house of parliament signs off Mercosur trade deal

Switzerland’s lower house of parliament on Wednesday approved a trade agreement with ​the South American bloc Mercosur days ‌after the upper house had given its backing to the corresponding bill,…
Ports and Terminals
Sep, 18, 2026
Week 202638

Porto Itapoá opens new truck gate, raises daily capacity to 3,000 vehicles

Porto Itapoá, in Santa Catarina, has opened a new gate dedicated exclusively to incoming trucks, increasing its potential daily handling capacity from an average of around 2,000 truck movements to…
Automotive
Sep, 18, 2026
Week 202638

Argentina auto exports to Brazil slip 2.2% despite strong pickup demand

Brazil remains the main destination for Argentina’s automotive industry, accounting for 64.3% of total vehicle exports, but shipments to the Brazilian market have lost some ground in 2026. Argentina exported…
Vista do Porto de Buenos Aires
Economy
Sep, 18, 2026
Week 202638

Argentina exports could top $103 billion in 2026 as businesses push for competitiveness

Argentina’s exports could reach a record $103.2 billion in 2026, putting the country on track to surpass the $100 billion mark for the first time, according to the Argentine Exporters…
Fruits
Sep, 18, 2026
Week 202638

Brazil cleared to export fruits and collagen to new markets

Sanitary authorities in Cuba and Mexico have cleared the way for new Brazilian exports. Cuba authorized exports of fresh apples, grapes, pears and oranges. Mexico, on the other hand, opened…
Ports and Terminals
Sep, 18, 2026
Week 202638

Codeba awards R$38.6m contract for Port of Ilhéus rehabilitation

Bahia state dock company Codeba has approved the result of a tender to restore infrastructure at the Port of Ilhéus. AXXO Construtora won the contract with a bid of R$38.6…