RAMALLO

International operator Hutchison Port Holdings, already with port interests in Mexico, is one party known to be looking at new port development together with various logistics operators in order to establish “cargo pipelines” into the US.

US-based multinational Bunge has officially inaugurated a further stage of its new Argentinian terminal at Ramallo where it expects to eventually invest US$300m. Investment to date has totalled US$100m. The latest facility, which will handle grain, bi-products and fertilisers, will have an hourly loading capacity of 3,000 tons of agribulk. The quay has an alongside draught of 30 metres.