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Oil and Gas Mar, 31, 2026 0

Porto Central secures approval from the Merchant Marine Fund for the initial phase of financing

Porto Central, a deepwater port complex under development on the southern coast of Espírito Santo, has received approval from the Board of Directors of the Merchant Marine Fund (CDFMM) for…
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Oil and Gas Mar, 18, 2026 0

Middle East crude becomes world’s most expensive as war disrupts supply

Benchmark prices for Middle East crude have surged to record highs, making them the most expensive globally, even as trading volumes decline amid the war in Iran and some traders…
Tank and Reefer Mar, 13, 2026 0

Oil prices decline as Indian tanker sails out of Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices dipped on Friday (March 13) as an Indian tanker sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. put ​forth measures to try and ease supply concerns,…
Grains Mar, 12, 2026 0

From soybeans to coffee: Brazil accounts for most of Latin America’s trade with Iran

Trade between Iran and Latin America remains limited, with Brazil serving as the region’s main commercial link. While Iranian exports to the region are marginal, Latin America’s largest economy accounts…
Grains Mar, 05, 2026 0

Explainer: What’s in China’s new five-year plan for commodity markets

China unveiled its 15th five-year plan on Thursday at its annual parliamentary meeting, outlining Beijing’s priorities for the economy and sectors slated for policy support and funding. Here’s a summary…
Oil and Gas Mar, 04, 2026 0

War-driven oil rally widens Brazil’s fuel price gap with imports

The intensifying conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has widened the gap between fuel prices in Brazil and international markets. Analysts consulted by Valor estimate diesel was more…
Oil and Gas Mar, 02, 2026 0

Brazil maritime services firms unite in R$2.6bn implied deal

After a long-standing commercial relationship and years of talks, OceanPact and CBO have reached an agreement to combine their operations. The transaction brings together Brazil’s largest maritime services provider to…
Oil and Gas Feb, 19, 2026 0

Vibra expands Suape Base and consolidates the terminal as a strategic logistics hub for fuel and biofuel supply in the Northeast

Fuel distributor Vibra has completed the expansion of its Suape Base in the state of Pernambuco, in a strategic move that strengthens its logistics presence in Brazil’s Northeast and increases…
Oil and Gas Feb, 13, 2026 0

Petrobras sets production record and expands exports in 2025

Petrobras closed 2025 with the highest oil and gas production in its history, reaching nearly 3 million barrels per day, driven by the expansion of the pre-salt fields and the…
Oil and Gas Feb, 06, 2026 0

Brazil’s trade surplus leans more heavily on oil exports

In 2025, Brazil’s trade balance became more reliant on crude oil and petroleum products. The surplus from these items reached $29.6 billion last year, a record high. The previous peak…