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Economy Apr, 13, 2026 0

Brazilian shipping grows in February, boosting trade and the economy

Brazil’s ports and waterways sector ended February with positive shipping results, posting total cargo throughput of 101.0 million tonnes. The volume was up 3.78% from the previous period, underscoring the…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 13, 2026 0

Santos-Guarujá tunnel moves forward amid tensions between governments

Brazil’s federal government is expected to sign on Monday (April 13) the credit operation that will secure half of the public funding contribution for construction of the immersed Santos-Guarujá tunnel.…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 10, 2026 0

Ports: cost of waiting rises amid bottlenecks and uncertainty

Uncertainty surrounding projects with a direct impact on port operations has left the sector in a holding pattern, at a time when terminal capacity is being stretched, ships are sitting…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 10, 2026 0

Gaps in port anti-trafficking efforts create opening for Brazil’s Navy

Shortcomings identified by Brazil’s federal audit court in the fight against international drug trafficking at the country’s ports have opened a new window, behind the scenes in government, for the…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 09, 2026 0

Port of Santos fast-tracks gasoline vessel amid Iran war’s impact on Brazil fuel supply

The Port of Santos gave berthing priority to a vessel carrying nearly 18,000 tonnes of gasoline, citing the impact of the war between the United States and Iran on fuel…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 09, 2026 0

R$100 mln pier expansion to boost capacity at Santa Catarina’s busiest port

The port complex of São Francisco do Sul in Brazil’s Santa Catarina state is expanding capacity through an extension of the pier at TESC (Terminal Santa Catarina), with construction formally…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 08, 2026 0

Buenos Aires province ports post strongest export volumes in 15 years

Ports in Argentina’s Buenos Aires province ended 2025 with their highest level of export activity in 15 years, driven by a surge in crude oil shipments from Coronel Rosales, the…
Ports and Terminals Apr, 08, 2026 0

Santos Terminal Wins Appeal Over Container Retention Fine

The retroport terminal Eudmarco S/A Serviços e Comércio Internacional, in Santos, has overturned a court ruling over a fine related to container retention. On July 31, 2025, the bonded terminal…
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Ports and Terminals Apr, 07, 2026 0

Brazil port concessions face court risks in 12 projects; Santos draws focus

The port concession pipeline planned by the government of Brazil includes a series of strategic projects that face a significant risk of judicial challenges. A survey conducted by the National…
Shipping Apr, 07, 2026 0

Porto Murtinho receives clearance to operate internationally

Brazil’s waterway transport regulator, Antaq, has provisionally authorized the Porto Murtinho River Terminal to operate in international trade. The clearance was granted to Hidronave South American Logistics S.A., the company…