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Ports and Terminals Jan, 10, 2025 0

Second U.S. Port Strike Averted After Union and Employers Reach Agreement

The union representing around 45,000 dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States and their employers announced a tentative six-year agreement on Wednesday, averting a new strike…
Ports and Terminals Jan, 10, 2025 0

Açu Port Operator Plants Over 130,000 Seedlings in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest Conservation Push

Ferroport, the iron ore terminal operator at Açu Port in São João da Barra, northern Rio de Janeiro, is strengthening its commitment to reforestation efforts in the region. The company…
Ports and Terminals Jan, 10, 2025 0

Federal Government’s Port Policy Drives Expansion of Foreign Trade

The Federal Government’s policy for the port sector, which includes 37 new port leases by 2026 and the concession of navigation channels at five major Brazilian ports, is positioning the…
Ports and Terminals Jan, 10, 2025 0

Brazilian Northern Arc to gain new logistcs corridor on Tocantins River

Brazilian Northern Arc ports are set to gain a new waterway in the Amazon region starting in 2025, with the launch of commercial and passenger navigation along the Tocantins River.…
Ports and Terminals Jan, 10, 2025 0

Third Lane of Rodovia dos Imigrantes to Connect with Rodoanel and Cônego Highway

The third lane of the Rodovia dos Imigrantes will connect to the Rodoanel Mário Covas in the Planalto region and to the Rodovia Cônego Domênico Rangoni, near the Cubatão Industrial…
Ports and Terminals Jan, 09, 2025 0

Maritime terminals account for 97.2% of Brazil’s trade logistics in 2024

Brazilian ports solidified their position as facilitators of foreign trade in 2024, accounting for 97.2% of the total export and import volumes. In FOB (Free On Board) value terms, their…
Ports and Terminals Jan, 09, 2025 0

Santa Catarina Accounts for One-Fifth of Brazil’s Meat Exports, Setting Another Record

Santa Catarina closed 2024 with 1.97 million tons of meat exports, marking the highest volume in the state’s history for the second year in a row. The exported products include…
Ports and Terminals Jan, 09, 2025 0

Pernambuco government launches key dredging at Suape Port with R$ 200 mln investment.

The Government of Pernambuco kicked off a strategic project in Suape Port’s history: the dredging of its internal channel. The service order authorizing the mobilization of dredgers was signed last…
Ports and Terminals Jan, 09, 2025 0

Santos Brasil Expands Liquid Bulk Capacity at Port of Itaqui

Santos Brasil has received approval from Brazil’s National Petroleum Agency (ANP) to commence operations at the expanded TGL 1 terminal, one of three liquid bulk assets operational at the Port…
Ports and Terminals Jan, 08, 2025 0

Yamna signs agreement for green ammonia plant in Açu Port

UK-based Yamna, a company in the green hydrogen sector, has signed an agreement with Açu Port to reserve land within the port complex in northern Rio de Janeiro for a…