South America

After a torrid 2020, operators of Brazil’s ro-ro terminals are hoping for a significant improvement in vehicles handled this year but challenges remain. Rob Ward investigates.

Brazil’s ports are facing a national 24-hour strike that could significantly impact shipping operations.

The latest phase of Brazilian port privatisation and terminal concessioning is rolling out.Rob Ward talks exclusively to the country’s Minister for Ports and Waterways.

A new partnership aims to accelerate the digitilisation of Brazilian ports and develop an approach to more sustainable and efficient port calls in the country.

Armageddon, or the end of the current concession road at least, almost came for the threecontainer terminals that operate out of Puerto Nuevo, in Buenos Aires. Rob Ward investigates.