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Ports and Terminals Jul, 25, 2024 0

Mid-year Cargo Throughput Report Reveal Robust Performance for Ports in Southern Brazil

Portos RS has released its mid-year cargo throughput report for the ports in in Southern Brazil, specifically Rio Grande do Sul, highlighting robust activity across its facilities. In the first…
Ports and Terminals Jul, 25, 2024 0

Port of Itaqui Begins Construction on Berth 98, Marking a Milestone for Maranhão

In a historic milestone for the development of Maranhão, the Port of Itaqui commenced work on Berth 98 on Wednesday morning (24). The first metal pile of the new berth…
Ports and Terminals Jul, 25, 2024 0

Study Criticizes Restrictions on Shipowner Participation in Container Terminal Tenders

Restricting shipowner participation in tenders for container terminals is detrimental to competition and is being recommended by regulatory bodies without substantial evidence to justify such interventions. This conclusion is drawn…
Ports and Terminals Jul, 24, 2024 0

Santa Catarina Ports to Surpass Santos in Container Throughput by 2027

The ports of Santa Catarina are set to surpass the container throughput of Brazil’s largest port complex, the port of Santos, within the next three years. This projection was presented…
Ports and Terminals Jul, 24, 2024 0

Wilson Sons receives MSC’s first 366-metre supership at Salvador Container Terminal

Brazil’s largest port and maritime logistics operator, Wilson Sons receives MSC Orion this Wednesday, July 24th, at Salvador Container Terminal. The 366-metre-long ship has 16-metre draft (depth) and is capable…
Grains Jul, 24, 2024 0

Rice exported through Rio Grande Port reach markets in Europe and South America

Rio Grande do Sul is responsible for 70% of Brazil’s national rice production, with a significant portion of this output reaching international markets via the Port of Rio Grande. In…
Ports and Terminals Jul, 24, 2024 0

Porto Itapoá to have largest fleet of electric trucks in Brazil

Porto Itapoá has acquired a fleet of 20 new electric trucks for its internal operations. Known as Terminal Tractors (TTs), these vehicles are used for internal container movement at the…
Ports and Terminals Jul, 23, 2024 0

Farming goods drive cargo throughput boost at Port of Santos

Cargo throughput at the Port of Santos reached a record 16.3 million tonnes in June, marking a 4.6% increase and bringing the semester total to 89.1 million tonnes—up 10.2% compared…
Ports and Terminals Jul, 23, 2024 0

Lease contracts in Rio Grande do Sul ports tell-tale signs of sustained growth path

The ports of Rio Grande do Sul, managed by Portos RS, play a crucial role in the state’s economic development. These ports connect 30% of locally sourced products to global…
Ports and Terminals Jul, 23, 2024 0

Porto Itapoá publishes its 2023 Sustainability Report

Porto Itapoá has published its 2023 Sustainability Report, detailing advancements and commitments in social, environmental, and governance aspects and how the company has managed its processes in these areas. Cássio…