Green light for new South American port

14/06/2021

Construction of a new multipurpose port in South America has been authorised. READ more

Port growth masterplan

10/06/2021

A digital growth masterplan is being developed at a South American port to aid smart development. READ more

THE WORLD’S BANANA REPUBLIC

09/06/2021

Ecuador had a very difficult 2020 due to COVID-19 but prospects are now improving. Rob Ward assesses the impact on ports and looks at expected developments for 2021. READ more

SEPETIBA TECON SURVIVES

08/06/2021

Brazil’s leading association for port terminal operators has vented its fury at the attempts to close the Sepetiba Tecon container terminal and CSN solid bulk terminal, as Rob Ward discovers. READ more

Santos operator bid

01/06/2021

A Brazilian terminal operator is taking early steps to renew its contract at the country’s largest port with substantial investment plans. READ more

BRAZIL RO-RO CHALLENGES

24/05/2021

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. READ more

Brazil’s ports face national strike

10/05/2021

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

Ecuador economic port zone

23/04/2021

A special economic zone at an Ecuadorian port will boost the country’s foreign trade. READ more

3D CHESS IN SANTOS

21/04/2021

Rob Ward examines in depth the forthcoming Santos port privatisation and charts why the process is going to be very complicated. READ more

BRAZIL ROLLS OUT PRIVATISATION PROGRAMME

19/04/2021

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. READ more