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Ports and Terminals Feb, 19, 2026 0

Port of Santos posts record January throughput to open 2026

January is historically the slowest month of the year at the Port of Santos, due to seasonal and market-related factors. But 2026 has begun with historic marks: it is the…
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…
Ports and Terminals Feb, 19, 2026 0

Port Complex records over 15.7 million tonnes in 2025, and the Port of Itajaí grows 736% in TEUs

The Itajaí Port Complex closed 2025 with a total throughput of 15,725,109 tonnes. Of this total, the Port of Itajaí accounted for 4,763,245 tonnes, consolidating its operational recovery. At the…
Economy Feb, 19, 2026 0

Strike Paralyzes Argentina Major Ports, Halts Grain Shipments and Disrupts Trade

A nationwide maritime workers’ strike has brought ports across Argentina almost to a standstill, significantly disrupting cargo handling, grain exports and key logistical flows in the country’s crucial maritime and…
Meat Feb, 19, 2026 0

Paraná ports handle nearly half of Brazil’s chicken exports

Ports in Paraná handled 47.6% of all of Brazil’s chicken exports in January 2026, reinforcing the state’s position as the world’s leading export corridor for poultry. In 2025 alone, the…
Ports and Terminals Feb, 18, 2026 0

Brazil’s Merchant Marine Fund Backs BRL 5.1 Billion in Port Projects

Brazil’s Ministry of Ports and Airports has approved nine projects aimed at expanding and modernizing port infrastructure, unlocking BRL 5.1 billion (about USD 1 billion) in investments. The funding was…
Ports and Terminals Feb, 18, 2026 0

Brazilian Navy Investigates Collision Between Containership and Ferries in Port of Santos

Brazil’s Port Captaincy in São Paulo has launched an administrative inquiry to determine the causes and responsibilities behind a collision between the Singapore-flagged containership Seaspan Empire and two ferries operating the…
Ports and Terminals Feb, 18, 2026 0

Portonave’s Iceport Cold Storage Cleared to Handle South Korean Animal Products

Iceport, the cold storage facility located within the Portonave complex, has been authorized to store animal-origin cargo from South Korea. The certification followed a rigorous series of quality and compliance…
Ports and Terminals Feb, 18, 2026 0

Port of Santos posts cargo growth, exposing structural limits in the Anchieta–Imigrantes system

The handling of 635.3 million tonnes of cargo between January and November of last year confirms the leading role of ports in Brazil’s Southeast Region within the country’s logistics infrastructure.…
Ports and Terminals Feb, 13, 2026 0

Santos Brasil launches operations with new liquid bulk pier lines at Port of Itaqui

Santos Brasil has completed its first large-scale operation using the new liquid bulk pier lines it built at the Port of Itaqui, in Maranhão state. The terminal discharged 20,000 cubic…