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Other Cargo Feb, 01, 2019 0

Brazil’s fertilizer imports continue to rise

2018 was a better year than expected for the fertilizer industry, following the truckers strike and associated impact on freight rates. In the last quarter of the year, the sector…
Other Cargo Jan, 20, 2019 0

Brazil generates US$7m in on-the-spot sales at Italian footwear fair

Brazil’s participation in Italian footwear fair Expo Riva Schuh, managed to generate on-the-spot sales of US$7m, 57% more than last year, according to data from the Brazilian Association of Footwear…
Other Cargo Jan, 15, 2019 0

Brazil’s shoe exports fall 10% in 2018

According to the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association (Abicalçados), Brazil’s footwear export volumes fell 10.8% in 2018 compared with the previous year, with a total of 113.47m pairs shipped, generating revenues…
Other Cargo Jan, 15, 2019 0

Argentina excels in medical technology exports

Argentina’s exports of goods related to medical instruments and technology (tecmed) grew 100% over the last decade, according to data from medical consultancy firm Argentina Investment Agency and International Trade…
Other Cargo Dec, 04, 2018 0

Argentine fishermen end strike after 80% pay rise

Last week, Argentine fishermen ended a prolonged strike after securing an 80% pay rise. The strike has delayed the start of the on-shore fishing season by two weeks, potentially costing…
Other Cargo Dec, 03, 2018 0

Brazil’s pulp production remains steady in October

Brazil’s pulp production remained steady in October at 1.6m tons YoY, while paper production rose 3.7% to 929,000 tons. Pulp sales rose 5.9% to 1.09m tons during the same period…
Other Cargo Dec, 03, 2018 0

Argentina on verge of nuclear power plant deal with China

Argentina is on the verge of closing a nuclear power plant deal with China worth US$8bn.  This would further cement China’s ties with Argentina, making the US more uncomfortable about…
Nov, 21, 2018 0

Rio Grande do Sul furniture shipments increased by 26% in August

According to the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), the State of Rio Grande do Sul, which produces most of the wooden furniture in the country, exported mainly to the US…
Other Cargo Nov, 20, 2018 0

Argentina and China closer to cherry-deal

Argentina and China expected to reach a protocol for a phytosanitary agreement by the end of this month that will allow the Latin American country to export cherries to China,…
Nov, 12, 2018 0

Brazilian footwear exports grew 11.2% in September YoY

Abicalçados (Brazilian Footwear Industries Association) reported that footwear exports grew 11.2% to 11m pairs in September, year-on-year. Export revenue rose to the best monthly result this year, up 31% YoY…