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The ways in which automation, digitalization and infrastructure optimization are transforming operations in dry bulk port logistics were among the main topics discussed during the International Dry Bulk Shipping Seminar: …

The dry bulk market on South America’s West Coast is facing growing pressure on vessel availability and logistics infrastructure, driven by expanding mining activity, shifting trade flows and the demands …

Congestion at port access points has become one of the main challenges facing logistics in Latin America. The growth of international trade, recent global disruptions, and structural weaknesses in infrastructure …

The debate surrounding the current framework governing port concessions in Chile — which grants concessions for terms of up to 30 years — has reignited questions about the system’s ability …

With nearly ten years of experience in commodities logistics across Latin America, Rhenus Logistics has developed an offering focused on comprehensive solutions for food commodities and other sensitive cargoes, leveraging …

Between May 12 and 15, 2026, the Colloquium and General Assembly of the Comité Maritime International (CMI) was held at the Windsor Barra Hotel in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de …

The latest edition of TOC Europe highlighted how automation, artificial intelligence, operational resilience and decarbonization have become immediate priorities for the global maritime-port industry. Held in Hamburg from May 19 …

The effects of geopolitical conflicts on insurance coverage within the maritime industry and global logistics chains were discussed during the webinar “Maritime Insurance in Times of War,” organized by the …

Within the framework of the Maritime Convention of the Americas (MCA) 2026, held at the Megapolis Convention Center in Panama City on May 7-8 — organized by the Panama Maritime …

Peru’s port system is undergoing one of the most significant transformation processes in its recent history, supported by private investment, infrastructure modernization, and strengthened international connectivity. This was stated by …

The International Day for Women in Maritime, commemorated every May 18, represents an opportunity to recognize the growing contribution of women in an industry historically dominated by men. However, both …

MSC reaffirmed, during the latest edition of the Global Cherry Summit, its growing prominence in the maritime transport of cherries, one of the most dynamic segments of Chile’s foreign trade. …

As part of the latest edition of the Global Cherry Summit, Mario Mizushima, Regional Reefer Manager at Ocean Network Express (ONE), provided a clear snapshot of the refrigerated and frozen …

Brazil, Mexico, India, the United States, Indonesia, Chile, China, Germany and South Africa remained among the countries with the highest number of reported incidents during 2025. Ecuador also recorded an …

TOC Worldwide is finalizing details for TOC Americas Cartagena 2026, the premier container supply chain event in the region, which will take place from October 20 to 22 at the …

From May 19 to 21, 2026, Hamburg will host TOC Europe 2026, an international event dedicated to the container supply chain. The gathering will take place at Hamburg Messe und …

Envision Enterprise Solutions Ltd., a company specialized in port operations management solutions, has begun implementing its iPortman GCTOS® system at one of South America's largest terminals, aiming to optimize its …

Venezuela’s port system is going through a scenario marked by operational constraints and deteriorating infrastructure, alongside new investment expectations linked to the reactivation of the oil industry following the capture …

The South American port system is undergoing a key phase of decision-making, marked by the gradual expiration of existing concessions and regulatory changes that are redefining the rules of the …

The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) has announced two editions of its “Voyage Charters Masterclass” in Brazil during May 2026, aimed at shipping professionals seeking to deepen their expertise …

The conflict in the Persian Gulf and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are generating an immediate impact on container shipping, with a significant increase in spot rates and …

Following the success of TOC Americas 2025 held in Panama, the team at TOC Worldwide is now focusing on the details of what will be the new edition of the …

Peru’s Private Investment Promotion Agency (ProInversión) and Sociedad Concesionaria San Juan Port S.A. have formalized the signing of the contract for the development of the new port terminal at San …

The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East is creating a domino effect on container shipping, with impacts ranging from the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz …

The escalation of the conflict between the United States and Iran could generate additional inflationary pressures and increase global economic uncertainty, slowing growth and leading to high unemployment—thus creating a …

March 8 marks the commemoration of International Women’s Day, a date that each year invites reflection on progress made, persistent gaps, and the challenges that remain in advancing women’s rights …

In 2002, MundoMaritimo opened a new digital gateway to information for the maritime, port and logistics industry. The world at that time was very different: major media outlets were only …

Infoport, a company founded in 1998 at the Port of Valencia, has pursued a clear objective since its beginnings: “to improve the competitiveness of companies and ports through the use …

In an international logistics landscape marked by unstable freight rates, capacity constraints and growing demands for visibility and control, REFF Logística SPA has positioned itself as a specialized player in …

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) announced changes to its executive structure, including new leadership for its operations in Latin America and Europe. The appointments form part of the company’s organizational adjustments …

The Greener Reefer Transition Alliance will host a webinar on Monday, February 9, 2026, focused on the use of natural refrigerants in reefer containers and their impact on emissions and …

The Chilean Maritime and Port Chamber (Camport) recently presented the report “99 Proposals for Maritime-Port Competitiveness”, a technical document aimed at strengthening the performance of the national logistics system in …

The expansion of robotics, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain is no longer driven solely by the pursuit of efficiency, but by a structural shift in the …

Despite growing difficulties in the freight market, the containership charter market showed notable resilience toward the end of 2025. According to MSI’s December Horizon Monthly Containership report, most one-year Time …

Lamaignere is developing a joint commercial plan between its subsidiaries in Uruguay and Chile, aimed at strengthening logistics connectivity between both countries and generating synergies that enable the company to …

From 1 January 2026, the notification of containers lost at sea will become mandatory under new provisions incorporated into Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life …

The recent International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean report by ECLAC, accessed by MundoMarítimo, shows that despite persistent global uncertainty, international maritime transport has begun to show …

With customers, port authorities, and partners from different countries in attendance, ZPMC Latin America celebrated its tenth anniversary in the region, highlighting a decade marked by regional expansion, the incorporation …

As part of ongoing initiatives promoting integration and female leadership within the maritime and port sector, the “ONE for Woman” team from Ocean Network Express (ONE) Chile held a collaborative …

2026 will not mark stabilization, but rather a deepening of the tensions that already shaped 2025, warns maritime, port, and logistics industry analyst Jon Monroe, who notes that “the disruptive …

During the After Office event organized by DP World in Santiago, Chile, on November 19—an encounter that brought together the company’s executives from the Americas with regional clients—the DP World …

According to Otto Bottger, Executive Vice President of Commercial and Port Operations for the Americas, DP World’s performance in the region during 2025 has been highly positive. In an interview …

The UK P&I Club and TT Club announced that they have begun discussions on a potential merger between the two mutual insurance providers. The organizations have worked closely for several …

San Antonio Port Authority (EPSA) reported that, within the framework of the international public tender for the construction works of the Puerto Exterior project, the final list of prequalified companies …

In the demanding conditions of the Amazon Basin or the sediment-laden waters of the Magdalena River, tug and pushboat operations are often affected by failures in shaft seals or bearings. …

At the close of TOC Americas 2025, Robert Barceló, Senior Manager of Business Development at Port Everglades in Florida, United States, shared with MundoMarítimo his views on the evolution of …

Reliability has become the main challenge for the Panama Canal. According to its Administrator, Ricaurte Vásquez, climate change has altered rainfall patterns and jeopardized the operational stability of the interoceanic …

On the morning of Wednesday, October 8, at SITRANS’ San Antonio Alto Terminal, a ceremony was held to mark the start of joint operations between Pacific International Lines (PIL) and …

With only a week to go, TOC Americas 2025 is gearing up to bring together in Panama the key players of the maritime transport, terminal and logistics sectors from Latin …

Jeff Podgorski, Vice President, Regional Sales Americas, Port Solutions, told MundoMarítimo that Latin America is a key market for Konecranes—not only because of its dynamic infrastructure investments but also due …