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Brazilian chicken exports hit a record in October despite sanitary restrictions
Brazil exported 512,700 tonnes of chicken meat in October, while revenue reached US$994 million. Diversifying destinations helped preserve trade flows after Newcastle disease outbreaks were recorded in Santa Catarina.
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Itaqui prepares auction for area dedicated to fertilizer handling
The IQI16 terminal at the Port of Itaqui will be auctioned in December, with R$ 147.01 million in projected private investments and storage capacity of 70,000 tonnes.
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R$3.5 billion plan provides for expansion of Santos Brasil terminals in Santos
A proposal submitted to the Santos Port Authority provides for expansions at TEV and Tecon Santos, but still depends on review and approval by regulatory bodies.
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System failures raise the security level at the Port of Santos
A sequence of system outages at the Santos Port Authority led to the adoption of contingency procedures and increased security at the complex. The possibility of a cyber incident is still being investigated, with no reported impact on vessel operations or land access.
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Import duty on passenger car tires rises to 30% for 12 months
Camex raised the tariff on passenger car tires from 16% to 30%, responding to a demand from domestic industry and prompting importers to warn of higher costs for consumers and carriers.
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Chamber committee approves audit of milk and dairy imports
The Chamber of Deputies' Agriculture Committee requested that the TCU provide data on foreign purchases, the actions of federal agencies, and the effects of imports on Brazil's dairy chain.
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São Francisco do Sul Port invests R$ 558 million in works and technology since 2023
Funds were allocated to dredging, land access, export equipment, security, and technology; cargo handling grew 40% between 2023 and 2025.
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Hapag-Lloyd plans independent AMX and ASX services between Asia and Latin America in 2027
Hapag-Lloyd plans to launch the weekly AMX and ASX services in 2027, connecting Asian ports with Mexico and the east coast of South America, with transshipment and feeder options to expand regional coverage.
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Bulk terminal begins operational tests in São Francisco do Sul with arrival of cargo ship
The Santa Catarina Bulk Terminal received its first ship in São Francisco do Sul. The berthing is part of engineering tests for the facility, designed to handle up to 6 million tonnes of grain for export each year.
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Coamo expects to begin construction of a port terminal in Itapoá in 2027
A R$3 billion project is awaiting permits and a public hearing before construction begins, with operations expected in 2030 and annual capacity close to 11 million tonnes.
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Fire on Espirito Santo Express puts most of its cargo at risk of loss
Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express informed customers that most of the ship's cargo may have been severely damaged or lost after the fire in the South Atlantic.
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Maritime service between India and Europe resumes transit through the Suez Canal
The ME1 route, operated by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd under the Gemini Cooperation, will stop routing around the Cape of Good Hope and return to using the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, subject to regional security conditions.
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TGSC begins testing with its first soybean shipment in São Francisco do Sul
The Santa Catarina Grain Terminal began test operations after the arrival of the Aristo Ocean. The facility was designed to handle up to 6 million tonnes of grain per year and store 135,000 tonnes.
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Portonave prepares a new maritime service for refrigerated cargo between Asia and South America
The SEAS A service will begin operating in January 2027, with weekly calls connecting the Far East, the eastern coast of South America, Africa, and the Middle East.
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Environmental license clears the next dredging stage at the Port of Natal
The authorization allows the Rio Potengi turning basin to be deepened to up to 12.5 meters and provides for the removal of up to 1.43 million cubic meters of sediment. The project could allow the terminal to serve larger vessels, but its execution schedule has yet to be defined.
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Container with more than 17 tonnes of shark fins seized in Itapoá
Customs inspection identified cargo declared as frozen sardines but consisting of shark fins bound for Malaysia.
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Datamar creates laboratory to develop intelligence applied to foreign trade
DatamarLab will bring together artificial intelligence, academic research, and data analysis to create solutions focused on logistics efficiency and the competitiveness of foreign trade in South America.
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Port of Santos handles 141.4 million tonnes through September
The port complex set a record in the cumulative 2026 total, although rainfall reduced operations in September. Containers and liquid bulk reached historic highs during the month.
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Paranaguá accounts for 47.5% of Brazilian chicken exports this year
Shipments of frozen chicken meat through Paraná's port complex exceeded 834,000 tonnes between January and April 2026, while overall port traffic increased 11% in April.
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Suape expands Northeast maritime connections with Mexico, the United States, and the Caribbean
The Port of Suape will join a new international container shipping operation, with connections to ports in Mexico, the United States, Colombia, and Brazil. The first scheduled vessel is the MSC Yamuna VI.
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Logistics complex project in Cubatão remains undecided
The implementation of a truck staging yard in Cubatão remains under negotiation after the city government challenged the initially proposed site and offered alternatives in the Industrial District.
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Brazilian cotton expands production and exports in the global market
Brazilian cotton production more than doubled between 2015/16 and 2023/24, while exports grew by 187.5%. For 2024/25, the projection points to new production and shipment records, with China as the main destination for Brazilian fiber.
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Sudan authorizes new categories of Brazilian agricultural products
Sudan's health authority authorized the entry of meat, poultry products, breeding animals, and bovine and buffalo genetic material from Brazil.
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Itaqui to receive new fertilizer terminal with a R$ 147 million investment
The lease of the IQI16 terminal provides for the redevelopment of an area at the Port of Itaqui and an expansion of fertilizer storage and handling capacity in Maranhão.
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Restrictions on Brazilian chicken hit Santa Catarina; Mexico maintains nationwide ban
China and Chile restricted purchases of poultry products from Santa Catarina after an outbreak of Newcastle disease was confirmed. Mexico suspended imports of poultry, meat, and eggs from all of Brazil.
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Brazilian sector expects accelerated use of China's beef quota in 2027
With the 2026 quota exhausted and a 55% surcharge applied to excess purchases, Brazilian exporters are preparing for the 2027 limit, which may be reached between March and April.
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Tecon Santos 10 auction remains undecided and may be postponed to 2027
A dispute over participation rules is keeping the auction of the container megaterminal undecided; the project is expected to increase the Port of Santos's capacity by about 50%.
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Port of Montevideo expands storage area amid increase in vehicles
The National Ports Administration requested and obtained exceptional authorization to use a former railway area as a temporary depot amid the expected arrival of about 14,000 vehicles between October and November 2026.
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Suape expands operational depth and prepares to handle larger ships
Approval of new depths by the Brazilian Navy improves conditions for using the cargo capacity of container ships up to 366 meters long at the Port of Suape. Higher utilization still depends on a maneuverability study scheduled for 2026.
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TCU maintains suspension of the dredging contract at the Port of Santos while reviewing Etesco's appeal
The Court of Accounts reinstated a preliminary measure against the execution of the contract to deepen the access channel to the Port of Santos. Etesco, which submitted the lowest-priced bid, presented new arguments and challenged its disqualification from the tender.
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JBS Terminais expands capacity and connections at the Port of Itajaí after handling 800,000 TEUs
The operator announces a new investment of R$15.2 million to modernize container inspections, expand truck access, and enlarge the terminal’s operating area.
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Stalemate over Hormuz heightens risk to fertilizer supplies and agricultural production
Disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is already affecting planting decisions and agricultural costs, while a UN-backed mechanism depends on an agreement between the United States and Iran to allow fertilizers to pass.
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Cedro advances iron ore terminal project in Itaguaí
Environmental approval allows Cedro to advance development of the Porto do Meio, a project estimated at R$3.6 billion and connected to the rail network of MRS Logística.
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Coffee shipments rise, but revenue falls in September
Brazil exported 3.894 million 60-kilogram bags of coffee in September 2026, while foreign-exchange revenue fell 7.1%. In the year-to-date total, Santos handled 70.7% of shipments.
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Port of Itajaí joins port auction portfolio with estimated investment of R$ 2.66 billion
The ITJ01 project at the Port of Itajaí is among the 34 port auctions planned by the Ministry of Ports and Airports for the 2027–2030 period.
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Moegão begins integration with a private terminal at Paranaguá Port
Connecting the Moegão central gallery to the ALTP terminal marks the start of integrating the terminals in the East Export Corridor with the rail receiving system for bulk agricultural products.
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Port capacity monitoring is expected to have its first edition in 2027
The Ministry of Ports and Airports is developing a tool to compare the capacity of port complexes with projected demand and support decisions on investments and new projects.
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Suape to be added to the maritime route between the Gulf of Mexico and the east coast of South America
Starting October 26, the Port of Suape will join the southbound rotation of the Gulf to Saec I service, commercially operated by MSC and Maersk, expanding maritime connections with Brazil's Northeast.
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CMA CGM reorganizes services between Asia and the East Coast of South America
CMA CGM will launch a new configuration of two services between Asia and the East Coast of South America in December, with calls at Brazilian ports and regional connections.
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Tanker freight rates undermine the viability of U.S. crude in Asia
The cost of transporting oil from the United States to China reached about US$ 80 million, reducing the route's appeal and prompting Asian refineries to consider alternatives in the Middle East and Latin America.
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Footwear sector records a decline in its trade surplus through September
Brazil imported 36.6 million pairs of footwear between January and September 2026, while overseas shipments fell in volume and revenue, reducing the sector's trade surplus in dollars by more than 56%.
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Villa Constitución terminal resumes operations with a focus on sand for Vaca Muerta
Terminal I at the Argentine port of Villa Constitución was awarded to a UTE formed by Southern Silica and Esesa, with investment, dredging, and the handling of sand and aggregates planned to meet demand from Vaca Muerta.
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United States increase purchases of Brazilian beef as China cuts shipments
Brazilian beef exports fell in September as sales to China declined, but the United States and other markets gained ground. Year to date, sector revenue increased despite a slight reduction in volume.
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TCP and SUPRA sign collective agreement for operations at the Port of Montevideo
A collective agreement in force until September 2031 increases guaranteed work shifts and establishes mechanisms to preserve continuity of operations at the Port of Montevideo container terminal.
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Mineral fuels lead Brazilian exports in the first half of 2026
Brazilian exports totaled US$ 184.8 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by the advance of mineral fuels, which surpassed the soybean complex among the main groups in the export basket.
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Neltume argues that a second container terminal project in Montevideo can move forward
Neltume Ports says the project for a new container terminal is supported by Uruguayan law and argues for greater competition at the Port of Montevideo. The initiative provides for a US$ 900 million investment and awaits a government decision.
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China expands its lead in Brazilian container exports as the U.S. loses ground
Data from different surveys show growth in Brazil's container handling and stronger trade flows with China, India, and other markets, in contrast with the decline in exports bound for the United States.
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AD Ports expands global operations with acquisition of a Brazilian agricultural terminal operator
AD Ports Group announced the acquisition of CLI for US$ 835 million, in a transaction that marks its entry into the Brazilian market and remains subject to regulatory approval. The company operates sugar, corn, and soybean export terminals at the ports of Santos and Itaqui.
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Europe weighs releasing diesel reserves amid U.S. pressure
European Union countries are discussing the release of 50 million barrels of diesel from emergency stocks, while Washington is pressing for a response to rising fuel prices.
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DP World strengthens operations in Santos with eight new pieces of equipment
DP World has begun a new phase of expansion at its Santos terminal with two ship-to-shore cranes and six electric rubber-tired gantry cranes. The plan calls for increasing operational capacity to 1.7 million TEUs by the end of 2026 and reaching 2.1 million TEUs in the coming years.
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Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 earnings guidance range
The company raised its EBITDA and EBIT estimates for 2026 again, citing firm demand and positive spot-rate performance, but maintained its warning about volatility and geopolitical risks.
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Super Terminais expands operations in Amazonas and creates an alternative for low-water periods
The company allocated approximately R$ 650 million to modernize the Manaus terminal and develop Super Porto Verde in Itacoatiara, combining port expansion, diversification into agricultural bulk cargo, and preparation for navigation restrictions.
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Antaq inspection identifies infrastructure and management bottlenecks at five ports
A report points to deteriorating structures, draft restrictions, low investment execution, and financial weaknesses at the ports of Fortaleza, Natal, Manaus, Recife, and Rio de Janeiro.
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Japan expands access to Argentine beef after sanitary agreement
Japan authorized imports of boneless beef and tongues produced in Argentine zones free of foot-and-mouth disease with vaccination, expanding the South American country's access to a market that imports more than US$ 3 billion in beef each year.
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Garlic producers call for review of import agreements
Industry organizations are calling for changes to the rules governing imports from China and Argentina and warning of impacts on production, employment, and supply in Brazil.
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Dredging in Babitonga Bay opens a new front in competition for containerized cargo
A R$333 million project could increase the access channel’s draft and allow larger ships to operate in the port complex; the result will depend on maritime services, land infrastructure, and carriers’ decisions.
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Government formalizes working group to set guidelines for Tecon Santos 10
The group will bring together government bodies to consolidate the technical statement on the project and guide ANTAQ's analysis of the auction model.
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High sedimentation increases pressure for an independent concession for the Itajaí channel
The Itajaí Port Complex removed more than 2 million cubic meters of sediment in a dredging campaign, while organizations are advocating an independent concession to maintain the access channel.
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TCU conditions the integration of STS08 into the STS08A contract on proof of efficiency
The court authorized progress on the integration of two areas at the Port of Santos, but required the Ministry of Ports and Airports to submit the final documentation before any possible amendment to Petrobras's contract.
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APS approves agreement on waterway access tariffs and expects to receive R$416.9 million
The Santos Port Authority approved an agreement with Centronave to end a dispute over waterway access tariffs. The amounts deposited with the court may be released after judicial approval.
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TCP expands meat and frozen-food shipments in 2026
The Paranaguá Container Terminal (TCP) handled 2.635 million tonnes of meat and frozen products between January and August 2026, up 12% from the same period a year earlier. The operation also set a record for the use of refrigerated containers.
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Coffee exports through Espírito Santo ports hit a record through August
The ports of Vitória and Vila Velha handled 4.3 million coffee bags from January through August, up 58% year on year, with revenue above US$1 billion.
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Suape moves 2.7 million tonnes and sets a new monthly record
The Port of Suape handled 2,726,020 tonnes of cargo in August 2026, surpassing the mark recorded in the same month of 2024. Liquid bulk accounted for 72.5% of the total, while the year-to-date figure increased 22.8%.
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Uruguayan quota surplus could expand room for Brazilian beef in China
Uruguay authorized, according to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil's use of part of its unused beef quota balance in China. The transfer still depends on confirmation and implementation by Chinese authorities.
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Freight between Brazil and China squeezes margins and prompts iron ore miners to cut operations
Higher ocean freight and lower iron ore prices are putting pressure on Brazilian producers, which are adopting shutdowns and leave arrangements to preserve cash.
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High production has yet to translate into a stronger Brazilian presence in the global fruit trade
Brazil is among the world's largest fruit producers, but it accounts for less than 1% of the value of global fruit exports. Trade barriers, phytosanitary requirements, infrastructure constraints, and the concentration of the domestic market help explain the difference.
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High freight rates and logistics bottlenecks drive Maersk shares higher in 2026
Shares of the Danish company are up nearly 60% this year, while resilient demand, route disruptions, and infrastructure constraints are putting pressure on global transportation and leaving analysts divided over whether the trend will continue.
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Port of Itajaí to have continuous monitoring to support ship maneuvers
An emergency contract will monitor hydrodynamic and meteorological conditions along 9.3 kilometers of the complex’s waterway access for up to 180 days.
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Shipping lines expand their return to the Suez Canal, but a full resumption is still not on the horizon
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd shifted new services between Asia and Europe to the Suez corridor, reducing transit times on specific routes. The companies, however, condition further changes on security in the Red Sea and the Middle East.
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New pulp terminal strengthens inland-waterway logistics in Rio Grande
Signing the land-assignment agreement allows progress on a private terminal at the Port of Rio Grande, designed to integrate barges, ships, and Rio Grande do Sul's pulp production.
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Neltume presents project for a new container terminal in Montevideo
Neltume Ports presented the Uruguayan government with a US$ 900 million proposal to build a new facility at the Port of Montevideo, with a projected capacity of up to 1.15 million TEUs per year and a focus on transshipment cargo in the Southern Cone.
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Neltume presents a US$900 million container terminal project in Montevideo
Neltume Ports presented the Uruguayan government with a proposal to build the Montevideo Container Terminal, with projected capacity of up to 1.15 million TEU per year and estimated investment of US$900 million.
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Houthi advance increases pressure on maritime route between Asia and Europe
The capture of Mocha and Perim Island strengthened the Houthis’ position near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, an important corridor for transporting energy and goods between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.
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Footwear exports decline while imports rise in Brazil
The Brazilian sector exported fewer pairs and generated less revenue through August, mainly under pressure from declining sales to the United States and Argentina. In the domestic market, imports grew, with Asian suppliers among the main highlights.
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Argentina's dairy exports approach US$ 1 billion through July
Argentina exported 259,300 tonnes of dairy products in the first seven months of 2026, with Brazil accounting for 51.2% of the sector's overseas purchases.
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New terminal at the Port of Fortaleza plans R$429 million investment and focus on refrigerated cargo
The MUC04 project includes a continuous container area, facilities for 1,226 refrigerated units, and operational capacity of up to 360,000 TEUs per year when fully implemented.
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Port of Santos bunkers an ocean-going vessel with Brazilian ethanol
The operation supplied the CMA CGM IRON container ship with approximately 640,000 liters of ethanol and opens a path for the use of biofuels in international shipping.
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China's import quota reduces Brazilian beef shipments in August
Brazilian beef exports fell 27.1% in volume and 19.7% in value in August, influenced by the approaching Chinese limit on purchases without an additional tariff.
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Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI prepare a new structure for ZIM acquisition
Hapag-Lloyd and asset manager FIMI plan to submit a revised proposal to acquire ZIM by September 27, with changes to the control structure and safeguards for Israel's maritime operations.
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HMM to contract eight bulk carriers for operation with Vale from 2030
HMM signed a long-term contract worth 4.7 trillion won with Vale to operate eight 210,000-tonne bulk carriers for 25 years each, with operations scheduled to begin in 2030.
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TCU approval allows the MUC04 terminal lease to move forward in Fortaleza
The Federal Court of Accounts authorized the continuation of the MUC04 container terminal project at the Port of Fortaleza, but ordered adjustments to the feasibility study before the tender notice is published. The project provides for investments of approximately R$450 million and a focus on refrigerated cargo.
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Aliança begins operating in Suape with three weekly cabotage calls
Aliança Navegação e Logística began operations at the APM Terminals terminal in Suape, expanding Pernambuco’s maritime connections with Brazil’s North, Southeast, and South regions.
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Cargo declared as eucalyptus concealed 13 tonnes of a protected species in Santos
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service intercepted an attempted illegal export of protected native timber on August 25, 2026. The cargo had been declared as sawn Eucalyptus grandis timber, but an Ibama expert examination identified the species Dalbergia decipularis.
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Panama Canal reduces daily slots amid declining rainfall
The temporary restriction begins in September 2026 and changes the number of transits, reservations for different types of cargo, and the draft schedule for the Neopanamax locks.
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Suzano joins Imetame's port project in Aracruz
Suzano reached an agreement to acquire a 10% stake in Imetame Logística Porto, with consideration provided through making its own land available. The project will have five terminals and will begin operating in phases from 2027.
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Oil gains ground in Argentina's export basket with a boost from Vaca Muerta
The expansion of Vaca Muerta production lifted Argentina's oil exports in the first half of 2026 and put the product at the top of the individual ranking, while the oil and petrochemical complex drew closer to the soybean complex.
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Cosco assesses participation in the Tecon Santos 10 auction amid participation rules
The Chinese company approached Brazilian authorities to express interest in the future container terminal in Santos, but is assessing the effects of rules that restrict groups with equity ties to operators already established at the port from entering the auction.
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Oil export tax renewed through November, but collection suspended for Abep members
Gecex-Camex extended the 12% rate on crude oil for 60 days, while an injunction from the Federal Court suspended collection for companies affiliated with Abep. The judicial decision may still be overturned.
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Kota Elok begins operation of the ES1 route at Rio Brasil Terminal
PIL’s container ship made its inaugural call at the Brazilian terminal during the first voyage of the service connecting Asia and South America.
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How Paranaguá organized the shipment of more than 127,000 tonnes of sugar
An operation that began on August 19 distributed bagged and bulk cargo among four ships, mobilized 1,380 people, and had three other vessels waiting to berth.
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