East Coast South America
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Industry questions Brazilian cruise choices
Brazil will invest millions of dollars to build four new passenger terminals and reform two key existing ones for cruise tourism before the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but the industry is concerned over the choice of ports, and timetable for construction. 02 Nov 2011 - Port Strategy
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Brazil's federal authorities flex their muscles
Brazil's federal government will renegotiate contracts with ports that have administration delegated to states, municipalities and the private sector, in order to secure more influence over management and investment plans deemed key to national interest. 31 Oct 2011 - Port Strategy
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Beating the bureaucracy
Red tape is holding back development at ports up and down South America's east coast. Bob Moser reports 28 Oct 2011 - Port Strategy
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Counting on the economy
Ports and ports policy are two of but not the only reasons why Brazil has become the star of the emerging markets class. 09 Apr 2010 - Port Strategy
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Still shining
Michael Mackey revels in the region's drive to succeed 08 Apr 2010 - Port Strategy
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Montevideo's transhipping its way forward
Another heavyweight contender for a spot in the hub port ring of East Coast South America is Montevideo, where Belgian terminal operating company Katoen Natie is already making its mark with the Terminal Cuenca de la Plata (TCP) facility. 26 Mar 2009 - Port Strategy
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Still room for Sepetiba in latest box pecking order
Many Brazilian port watchers are fearful for the future of the Sepetiba Tecon box terminal once the Hamburg Sud facility opens at Itapoa - probably in around the first quarter of 2010. 25 Mar 2009 - Port Strategy
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Size is everything
Ports on South America's East Coast are vying for the undivided attention of the lines,as Rob Ward finds out 24 Mar 2009 - Port Strategy
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Shipping lines want piece of Brazilian port action
Across the estuary from Navegantes lies the port of Itajai, the third biggest port for containers in Brazil, with more than 600,000 teu handled in 2006. 30 Jul 2008 - Port Strategy
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Buenos Aires blockage
Container traffic is climbing in Buenos Aires but short term plans to install newcapacity are still stalled. Mike Mundy reports 30 Jul 2008 - Port Strategy
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Sting of success
Booming Brazilian trade has filled the country's coffers, but port infrastructure works are now achingly overdue, as Rob Ward finds out 01 Apr 2007 - Port Strategy
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Early doors
The opening of long-awaited Brazilian box terminal Navegantes ahead of schedule could be a breath of fresh air for the country's congested ports.Rob Ward reports 01 Apr 2007 - Port Strategy
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Let Battle Commence
Mediterranean Shipping Company has had enough of what it sees as a non-competitive environment in the Port of Buenos Aires and is making a stand. Mike Mundy reports on the war being waged 01 Dec 2006 - Port Strategy
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MSC's complaints on draught in Buenos Aires centre on the following:
01 Dec 2006 - Port Strategy
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CARNIVAL TIME SQUEEZES PORT CAPACITY
Rainbow Nelson reports from Brazil on the country's prodigious agribulk and iron ore expansion. 01 Oct 2004 - Port Strategy
