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Bill Proposes Changes to Brazil’s Cabotage Rules, Raising Concerns in the Private Sector

A new bill under consideration in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies proposes significant changes to the cabotage navigation laws—domestic maritime transport between national ports. The key alteration would require shipping companies…
Shipping Dec, 20, 2024 0

Paraguay Launches Largest Container Ship to Cruise Paraguay River

In a milestone for regional river transport, Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña, alongside Minister of Public Works and Communications Claudia Centurión and other officials, underscored the importance of this achievement in…
Shipping Dec, 20, 2024 0

Paraguay River: Brazil Launches First Public Consultation for Waterway Concession

The first public consultation for the Paraguay River Waterway concession project was launched on Thursday (19) at the Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor), marking a historic initiative in Brazil.…
Shipping Dec, 19, 2024 0

Amazon Drought Disrupts River Transportation and Increases Manufacturing Costs

The Negro River in the Amazon rainforest has reached its lowest level in over a century, measuring just 12.1 meters after a drought year. Tributaries that once served as vital…
Shipping Dec, 19, 2024 0

China Dominates Global Containership Construction as Korean Shipyards Face Decline

Chinese shipyards have solidified their dominance in the construction of containerships, commanding an impressive 68.5% of the global boxship orderbook capacity, according to Alphaliner. This transformation marks a dramatic reversal…
Shipping Dec, 19, 2024 0

How Vale Plans to Use Wind Energy to Power Its Giant Iron Ore Ships

Vale is conducting the world’s largest test of a ship with rotating sails on its iron ore carrier Sohar Max. This Valemax giant, 362 meters long with a capacity to…
Shipping Dec, 18, 2024 0

DP World Opens Six New Freight Forwarding Offices in Brazil

DP World, a global logistics and supply chain solutions leader, is set to significantly expand its freight forwarding presence in Brazil over the next two years. The company plans to…
Shipping Dec, 17, 2024 0

Norcoast Highlights Role of Coastal Shipping in Driving a Sustainable Future in New Manifesto

Norcoast, a Brazilian coastal navigation company, launches its new manifesto video, inviting viewers to reflect on how logistics are conducted with a focus on a more sustainable future. With the…
Shipping Dec, 17, 2024 0

Global shipping finance portfolio moves closer to net zero goals

Continued growth of climate transparency from financial institutions show that the global finance portfolio for shipping has moved closer to alignment with ambitious decarbonisation trajectories set by the International Maritime…
Shipping Dec, 16, 2024 0

TCP Welcomes First Vessel Using New Maximum Operational Draft

Last Friday (13), TCP, the operator of the Paranaguá Container Terminal, received the vessel San Marco Maersk at its quay. Measuring 333 meters in length (LOA), 48 meters in width…