South America
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NewsCosta Rica controversy builds
Further insight is available into the growing controversy surrounding the concession process for Puerto Caldera on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast
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NewsICTSI appeal triggers tender review
Costa Rica regulators are reivewing the Puerto Caldera tender after ICTSI alleged transparency failures and procedural irregularities
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NewsWilson Sons launches drone trials
Wilson Sons has begun drone trials in Rio to boost offshore logistics efficiency, safety and sustainability
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NewsAPM Terminals continues Lázaro expansion
APM Terminals has expanded its Lázaro Cárdenas terminal, boosting capacity, automation, sustainability and regional trade
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News…and US $1.5 billion naval base project is a go
The US Department of State has also announced a US$1.5bn project at Callao to modernise Peru’s naval base, in a move seen as seeking to counter Chinese influence in the region and wider Latin American continent.
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NewsCallao US $550 million investment triggered…
APM Terminals (APMT) has commenced a new US$550 million investment at its Port of Callao, Peru, multipurpose terminal.
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NewsTecon Salvador rises
Tecon Salvador, the box terminal for Salvador, is reaping the benefit of China’s advance into Brazil at the expense of the USA. Rob Ward charts events
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NewsA significant year beckons
With growing political and economic interest in Latin America on the part of China, Dean Davison looks at trade developments and potential future implications in several key locations
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NewsAll eyes on Tecon 10, Santos
The new TECON 1O container terminal concession is seen as a major prize to win. The bidders are lined up but will the concession process go ahead as planned? Opinions are divided
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NewsPanama Hutch’ fight: More rounds expected
A Panama court ruling voiding Hutchison concessions sparks geopolitical controversy, legal uncertainty and anticipated disputes
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NewsAltamira Terminal expands dock capacity
Altamira Terminal Portuaria has completed a 350-metre dock expansion, boosting capacity and strengthening Mexico’s east coast logistics hub
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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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NewsHueneme and Paita ports partner
Hueneme and Paita ports are partnering to boost trade, sustainability and international cooperation
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NewsTrelleborg modernises Mexican port navigation
Trelleborg is nearing completion of a standardised navigation system rollout across 25 Mexican ports
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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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NewsAPM Terminals modernises Yucatán port
APM Terminals is investing US$160M to modernise Puerto Progreso, boosting Yucatán’s logistics and economy
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NewsSVTI unveils US$12M modernisation plan
SVTI is investing US$12 million to modernise equipment and boost efficiency, safety and competitiveness in Chile
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NewsTPG unveils advanced training simulators
Latin America has introduced advanced simulators to enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability in operations
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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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NewsHanseatic expands into Latin America
Hanseatic Global Terminals has launched a Latin America hub in Chile, advancing global expansion and Strategy 2030 goals
