All Brazil articles
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NewsItapoá boosts crane capacity
Porto Itapoá is adding advanced cranes and automation to expand capacity, productivity and safety
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NewsGeo-Political Disruptions Lead To Short Term Decisions
The impact of tariffs and inward looking policies by the U.S. are a major cause of disruption to international trade and political relationships.
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NewsTariffs prompt new markets
High tariffs imposed by the USA represent a troubling scenario for Brazilian exporters but they also provide impetus to consolidate trading other trading relationships, such as with China, and to seek out new markets. Rob Ward reviews the news and trend lines
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NewsAPMT Pecém announces major expansion
APM Terminals Pecém has reported record growth and unveiled major expansion plans
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NewsBrazil’s renewable energy powered terminal
Wilson Sons’ Rio Grande Container Terminal has been certified as 100% renewable powered
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NewsNews in brief: February/March 2025: Equipment
A round up of Port Strategy February/March 2025: Equipment issue’s Equipment news.
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NewsFull steam ahead
This is the year that promises to bring to the market the STS 10 container terminal opportunity in Santos, Brazil – the so-called jewel in the crown in Brazil’s port privatisation programme. Rob Ward assesses the project parameters and prospects
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NewsGlobal report: New concessions and extensions
Recent times have seen significant activity with the announcement of new concessions and others that have been extended. A summary of the more notable developments follows. The big news of TIL/Blackrock’s purchase of a majority stake in Hutchison Ports’ assets outside China is featured on pxx.
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NewsNorth Sea Port's sustainable aviation fuel focus
North Sea Port has branched out into sustainable fuel production and export
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NewsStudy urges hub-and-spoke model for Brazil
A new study suggests Brazil’s port sector could improve logistics, efficiency and competitiveness via a ‘hub-and-spoke’ model
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NewsMSC firms up big Brazilian investment…
London-listed Ocean Wilsons Holdings has confirmed it is selling its 56.47% interest in Brazilian port and maritime logistics operator, Wilson Sons, to Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) in a deal worth US$768 million.
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NewsPhase Four of Porto Itapoá expansion begins
Porto Itapoá aims to become South America’s largest terminal by 2033 with the fourth phase in its expansion project
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NewsRiver Amazon resourcefulness
With access to the jungle port of Manaus restricted by low water levels in the River Amazon a highly creative solution has been developed to keep essential supply lines open. Rob Ward charts an unfolding story
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NewsItapoá accelerates its net zero ambition
Itapoá has dedicated itself to decarbonisation and sustainable environmental management
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NewsGreen H2 production planned for Rio
There’s a new partnership to produce green hydrogen at a Brazilian port
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NewsPhase III of Porto Itapoá expansion completed
The third phase of an expansion project sees capacity at Porto Itapoá in Brazil increase to 2 million teu per year
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NewsFour LBS 800 for Chibatao
Liebherr has delivered four LBS 800 barge slewing cranes to Porto Chibato…
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NewsBig investments scheduled
Key politicians spoke big investment stories at the recent Intermodal South America Conference and trade show held in Sao Paulo, Brazil
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NewsSantos brasil sweeps up new liner business
Brazil’s leading box terminal operator, Santos Brasil (SB), has been boxing clever this year in tying carriers to long-term contracts as it mops up the mess caused by reduced berth capacity at two key terminals.
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NewsBrazil: terminal sales?
There is a lot of talk in Brazil about terminal sales but so far that is it all it amounts to albeit well informed talk. Rob Ward identifies the players and actions to-date
