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Ports and Terminals Oct, 31, 2024 0

336-Meter Vessel Docks at Itajaí Port for Container Operations

On Saturday, October 26, the Port of Itajaí celebrated a historic milestone. Docked at Berth 02 of JBS Terminals, the port welcomed its largest vessel to date, the CMA CGM…
Ports and Terminals Oct, 31, 2024 0

A Look at Peru’s Monumental Chancay Megaport, Set to Transform South American Trade

A new Peruvian port is set to become the largest on the South Pacific coast, potentially transforming trade across South America. The Chancay Megaport, developed by Cosco Shipping Ports Chancay…
Ports and Terminals Oct, 30, 2024 0

Paranaguá Container Terminal aims to attract more cotton shipments

The Paranaguá Container Terminal (TCP) aims to boost cotton exports amid growing diversification efforts for Brazil’s cotton shipments. Currently, cotton exports are largely concentrated at the Port of Santos, but…
Ports and Terminals Oct, 30, 2024 0

DP World expands Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure to new countries

DP World has extended its Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure (SDID) to include Brazil, Senegal and South Africa, continuing its progress toward achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This follows…
Ports and Terminals Oct, 29, 2024 0

Port of Santos Claims Historic Highs in Cargo Throughput

The Port of Santos, located in São Paulo state, saw 137.4 million tonnes of cargo from January to September 2024. According to the Santos Port Authority (APS), such cargo volume…
Ports and Terminals Oct, 29, 2024 0

Porto de Santos grants discounts on sustainable ships and cruise rates

The Santos Port Authority (APS) recently issued two directives regulating tariff discounts at the Port of Santos. Directive No. 143/2024, published on October 4, introduces discounts based on efficiency and…
Ports and Terminals Oct, 29, 2024 0

Brado implements dedicated export customs area at Rondonopolis terminal

Brado has established a Special Export Customs Clearance Area (Redex) at its Rondonópolis terminal in Mato Grosso. This designated area facilitates customs clearance processes for goods awaiting export release. Once…
Ports and Terminals Oct, 29, 2024 0

Why shipping giants are buying port terminals in Brazil

With just a one-month gap, two of Brazil’s leading container port operators have been bought by global shipping giants. Following CMA CGM’s late-September purchase of Santos Brasil, Wilson Sons announced…
Ports and Terminals Oct, 29, 2024 0

Access Channels at Key Brazilian Ports to Go Up for Private Concessions by 2026

The administration of access channels at several of Brazil’s main ports is set to be transferred to the private sector, with the government working on studies and proposals to auction…
Ports and Terminals Oct, 28, 2024 0

Santos Port Authority Opens Public Consultation for STS08 Fuel Storage Lease

The Santos Port Authority (APS) has opened a public consultation, effective since last Friday (Oct. 25, 2024), through its website (portodesantos.com.br) and Brazil’s Participa + Brasil platform. The consultation invites…