Welcome to datamarnews.com Friday, 17 July Brazil instant coffee sector exempt from new US tariffs, protecting up to $2.5 billion in exports Brazil’s instant coffee is exempt from a new 25% U.S. tariff on Brazilian imports, a move eagerly awaited by the industry, which had previously been the only segment of Brazil’s… Coffee Brazil instant coffee sector exempt from new US tariffs, protecting up to $2.5 billion in exports Grapes bear brunt of new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian fruit Fruits Grapes bear brunt of new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian fruit Record rice exports help lift producer prices in Brazil Grains Record rice exports help lift producer prices in Brazil Brazil unveils credit package for rural sector hit by U.S. tariffs Economy Brazil unveils credit package for rural sector hit by U.S. tariffs OTI (NVO) Ranking | DataLiner Brazil | Jan–May 2026 vs Jan–May 2025 | TEU OTI Rankings OTI (NVO) Ranking | DataLiner Brazil | Jan–May 2026 vs Jan–May 2025 | TEU Other Cargo Jul, 17, 2026 Week 202629 Cocoa drawback window increases, reigniting industry clash The window for applying the drawback regime to cocoa imports has reverted to two years. Provisional Presidential Decree 1341/2026, which had shortened that window to six months, was not voted… Shipping Jul, 17, 2026 Week 202629 Hyundai robot passes world-first shipboard driving test Hyundai Motor and Kia’s mobile robot platform MobED has successfully completed the world’s first onboard autonomous driving demonstration aboard a working vessel, a step its backers expect to accelerate the… Shipping Jul, 17, 2026 Week 202629 Iran threatens to extend oil shipping disruption to Red Sea via Houthis Iran has warned that its campaign to restrict global energy flows could expand from the Strait of Hormuz to the strategically important Red Sea route if U.S. attacks continue —… Meat Jul, 17, 2026 Week 202629 Heavier cattle, more markets: Argentine ranchers target beef exports Higher global beef prices and new trade deals under President Javier Milei are encouraging Argentina’s ranchers to raise heavier cattle, betting on a sustained export boom that could reshape the… Fruits Jul, 17, 2026 Week 202629 Paraguay watermelon production tops 65,000 tonnes, with export potential rising Paraguay watermelon production has become a growing segment of the country’s agricultural economy, with more than 4,000 hectares under cultivation and output serving both the domestic market and export channels.… Other Logistics Jul, 17, 2026 Week 202629 Maersk expands Northeast Brazil logistics network with Suape distribution center Maersk is expanding its logistics reach in Northeast Brazil with a new distribution center near the Port of Suape, as regional cargo activity records its strongest growth in five years.… FEATURED Brazilian container trade grows through May, but second half brings new challenges New data from Datamar’s Business Intelligence team show that Brazilian containerized exports rose 4% year on year from January through May 2026, reaching 1,334,081 TEUs shipped abroad in the first…