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Ports and Terminals Dec, 11, 2024 0

‘Insult to Santa Catarina’: Authorities Speak Out Against Federalization of Itajaí Port

The Ministry of Ports and Airports intends to present a federalization proposal for the Port of Itajaí, located on the northern coast of Santa Catarina. However, this idea has sparked…
Ports and Terminals Dec, 11, 2024 0

APM Terminals Pecém Sets Record with 500,000 Containers

The Port of Pecém has broken successive throughput records, and one of its operators, APM Terminals, responsible for loading and unloading containers in the metropolitan region of Fortaleza, reached the…
Ports and Terminals Dec, 11, 2024 0

New organizations join Port of Santos ESG Manifesto initiative

Port company Marimex and Recicla Mundo Institute became new members of the initiative On Tuesday, October 10, two new organizations became part of the ESG Manifesto initiative during a regular…
Ports and Terminals Dec, 11, 2024 0

Concerns Grow Over Chinese-Controlled Ports in Latin America and Illicit Trade

The increasing number of Chinese-operated ports in Latin America has raised concerns about their potential use by Chinese criminal networks and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) for trafficking illicit goods, as…
Ports and Terminals Dec, 10, 2024 0

Paranaguá Port Grain Unloading System ‘Moegão’ Hits 18% Completion

The construction of the Moegão, an exclusive bulk rail unloading system at the Port of Paranaguá, has reached approximately 18% completion. The project, which will require an investment of approximately…
Ports and Terminals Dec, 09, 2024 0

Exclusive Interview with Emma Cobos, Innovation Director at Port of Barcelona

Last week, the city of Niterói served as the stage for the Tomorrow Blue Economy, a global event dedicated to the sustainable future of the oceans. The international congress, organized…
Ports and Terminals Dec, 09, 2024 0

Brazil’s Ceará Eyes Integration into the Arco Norte Logistics Network

Ceará is solidifying its position as a rising player in Brazil’s port sector, with the potential to transform cargo throughput at its berths through integration into the Arco Norte—a strategic…
Ports and Terminals Dec, 09, 2024 0

Port of Paranaguá to Lead Brazil’s First Public Access Channel Concession

The Ministry of Ports and Airports took a historic step this Friday (6th) by signing the order for the concession of the Port of Paranaguá. This marks Brazil’s first project…
Ports and Terminals Dec, 09, 2024 0

Bidding Process for Santos-Guarujá Immersed Tunnel to Be Overseen by Joint Commission

The bidding process for the Santos-Guarujá immersed tunnel will be led by a joint commission formed by representatives from the Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor), the São Paulo State…
Ports and Terminals Dec, 09, 2024 0

Government Allocates R$ 500 Million to Fight Criminal Factions in Ports and Airports

The Brazilian government has allocated approximately R$ 500 million to curb the activity of criminal factions through enhanced surveillance at ports and airports – deemed key routes for the trafficking…