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Ports and Terminals Jun, 03, 2020 0

STF rules in favor of extra pay for additional risk bourne by non-contractual port workers

On Wednesday, June 3rd, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) decided that additional payment for risks to port workers who provide services on an individual basis, even without an employment relationship…
Ports and Terminals Jun, 02, 2020 0

Antaq to hold public consultation for lease of general cargo terminal at Maceió

The National Waterway Transport Agency (Antaq) will hold a public consultation and hearing to collect suggestions and contributions for the General Cargo Terminal lease agreement in the Port of Maceió…
Ports and Terminals Jun, 02, 2020 0

Itajaí port complex receives first mega-ship

Last weekend, the Port of Itajaí received a mega-ship for the first time. The vessel EVER LAUREL, which was 334.98 meters long and 48.80 meters wide, bears the Singapore flag…
Ports and Terminals Jun, 02, 2020 0

Brazilian postal service to use maritime transport for cargo originating in China

The Brazilian postal service has said it will start using maritime transport to receive postal cargo from China as an alternative to reduce dependence on commercial flights that have been…
Ports and Terminals Jun, 01, 2020 0

Brazilian port rankings for first quarter of 2020

The Port of Santos continues to be the biggest Brazilian port for container imports as well as exports. A survey carried out by DataLiner in the first quarter of 2020…
Ports and Terminals Jun, 01, 2020 0

EPL releases tender notice for privatization of Itajaí Port

On Friday, May 29th, the Planning and Logistics Company (EPL) released a tender notice for consulting services with reference to the privatization of the Port of Itajaí (SC). The winning…
Ports and Terminals Jun, 01, 2020 0

New cycle of dredging maintenance work begins at Santos

A new cycle of dredging maintenance began at Santos on Saturday, May 30th.  The works are being carried out by DTA Engenharia and started with the berths at Brasil Terminal…
Ports and Terminals May, 31, 2020 0

City in Espírito Santo takes another step towards Porto Central coming onstream

The mayor of Presidente Kennedy, located on the South Coast of Espírito Santo, signed a technical cooperation agreement with Porto Central on May 27. The agreement was one of the…
Ports and Terminals May, 31, 2020 0

Legal dispute between Marimex and Federal Government over railway project at Santos

A legal dispute between Marimex and the Federal Government is preventing the construction of a railway reverse loop at the port of Santos (SP). The railway structure makes it possible…
Ports and Terminals May, 31, 2020 0

DP World completes initial integration with Maersk platform TradeLens

DP World has completed the initial stages of integration with TradeLens, the blockchain-based digital container logistics platform, jointly developed by AP Moller – Maersk and IBM. DP World aims to…