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Other Logistics Jan, 07, 2019 0

New government soon to review truck freight rate table

Brazil’s Agriculture Minister has affirmed that the government will begin addressing the truck freight table issue in the coming days. The Agriculture and Livestock Confederation (CNA) filed for an injunction…
Grains Jan, 07, 2019 0

Drought problem starts to affect sugarcane

The recent spate of irregular rains has led Brazil’s soybean farmers to fear a much worse crop failure, believed to be caused by the El Niño Modoki climate phenomenon, according to…
Other Logistics Jan, 07, 2019 0

Tietê-Paraná waterway handled 9.7m tons in 2018

Brazil’s Tietê-Paraná waterway is reported to have transported 9.7m tons of goods in 2018, up 9% compared to the year before. Soybeans, soymeal, corn, sand, and sugarcane were the main commodities…
Meat Jan, 04, 2019 0

2018 a challenging year for Brazil’s meat exports

The combined effect of embargoes imposed by the EU and Russia, Chinese anti-dumping measures, and strict ‘halal’ meat slaughtering requirements, culminated in slower meat shipments last year according to the…
Other Logistics Jan, 03, 2019 0

Bolsonaro plans to fetch quick R$7bn from infrastructure concessions

Citing investors confidence, the newly crowned Brazilian President, Jair Bolsonaro recently tweeted about the possibility of earning R$7bn in investment from a railroad, 12 airports, and four port terminals concessions. The…
Brazil automotive industry
Automotive Jan, 03, 2019 0

Brazil’s auto industry shows signs of recovery, auto sales up 13.6%

According to Anfavea (Brazil’s National Automobile Manufacturers Association), Brazil has experienced a surge in consumer drive in 2018 with vehicle sales up 13.6% to 2.47m units, year-on-year. The country produced…
Fish Jan, 03, 2019 0

Argentina concerned about foreign fishing intrusions in its Exclusive Economic Zone

Information suggests between 150 and 200 fishing boats of foreign origin are at the border of Argentina’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). These vessels are particularly interested in exploiting the local…
Oil and Gas Jan, 03, 2019 0

Shell Argentina aims to produce 70,000 barrels of oil per day by 2025

Shell Argentina plans to develop unconventional oilfields in the Vaca Muerta basin that will speed up oil production in the country. The company announced plans to develop three adjacent blocks…
Ports and Terminals Jan, 03, 2019 0

Port of Cabedelo throughput rises 17.43% in 2018

The Port of Cabedelo closed 2018 with a towering 17.43% increase to 1.23m tons in cargo throughput, year-on-year. The port had already ended 2017 with an 11.39% rise compared to…
Ores Jan, 03, 2019 0

Brazil’s iron ore exports rise 25.4% in 2018

Secex data shows Brazil’s iron ore exports rose sharply to 394.24m tons in 2018, up 25.4% YoY. The mining giant, Vale is responsible for the bulk of the country’s iron…