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Shipping Feb, 20, 2024 0

Authorities fail to refloat ore vessel in Maranhão

Two attempts to refloat the ship Forte São Felipe failed on Sunday (02/18) in Maranhão. The vessel, carrying 23,000 tonnes of bauxite, ran aground in the Estreito dos Coqueiros navigation…
Steel and Aluminium Feb, 09, 2024 0

Brazilian gov’t restores import tariffs for five steel products

Five steel products that had their import tariffs reduced in 2022 will return to paying the original rates to enter the country. The Executive Committee of the Foreign Trade Chamber’s…
Steel and Aluminium Feb, 01, 2024 0

2024 brings ominous outlook for Brazilian steel mills as Chinese imports show no signs of abating

The lingering question in the steel market is whether China will be able to maintain the current pace of steel exports in 2024. As January drew to a close, the…
Steel and Aluminium Jan, 17, 2024 0

South32 Visits Port of Itaqui to Commemorate Successful Aluminum Export

Port of Itaqui’s renewed efforts into aluminum exports continue to yield positive results. On Tuesday (January 16), representatives from the international mining and metals company South32 visited the port following…
Steel and Aluminium Jan, 08, 2024 0

U.S. Lifts 1992 Anti-Dumping Duty on Brazilian Steel Tubes

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) revoked the 103.4% antidumping duty on Brazilian exports of non-alloy welded steel pipes of circular sections. The Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and…
Ports and Terminals Jan, 05, 2024 0

Port of Pecém Achieves Record Steel Plates Throughput in 2023

The Port of Pecém concluded 2023 with a record throughput of steel plates produced by ArcelorMittal Pecém. A total of 2,974,252 tonnes were shipped on 81 vessels. The record was…
Steel and Aluminium Dec, 20, 2023 0

Brazilian steel imports hit the brakes in November

Steel imports by Brazil met industry expectations, albeit dropping almost 16% from October and posting single-digit growth compared to the same month last year, according to data from Aço Brasil,…
Steel and Aluminium Dec, 12, 2023 0

Usiminas to halt Blast Furnace 1 due to surging Chinese steel imports

The president of Usiminas, Marcelo Chara, announced on Monday morning (11) during a press conference that the steelmaker will halt production at blast furnace 1. The reason for the adjustment…
Ports and Terminals Dec, 04, 2023 0

New aluminum operation begins at Porto do Itaqui

G5 Logística, a company closely associated with SINDOMAR (Maranhão Port Operators Union), kickstarted a significant operation at the Port of Itaqui in São Luís, further strengthening the logistics chain in…
Steel and Aluminium Nov, 28, 2023 0

Brazil: steel imports lose momentum in October and fall 34%

Throughout October, distributors’ flat steel sales increased by 5.2% compared to September, reaching a volume of 340,000 tonnes. During this period, there was a slowdown in flat steel imports, which…