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IMO continues progress on digitalization to enhance maritime safety and security
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (212+ words) The Facilitation Committee (FAL) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalization as well as cybersecurity measures for maritime single windows. Meeting in London for its 50th session (23 " 27 March), the Committee approved the IMO Strategy…...
Chile suspends chicken exports after bird flu case at commercial farm
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (255+ words) Chile suspends chicken exports after bird flu case at commercial farm'datamarnews.com Chile suspends chicken exports after bird flu case at commercial farm Chile's Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) announced the suspension of its poultry product exports after confirming a…...
Port of Imbituba hosts international mission to assess offshore wind potential
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (243+ words) The Port of Imbituba hosted an international mission on Tuesday (March 24) aimed at strengthening cooperation in renewable energy, as part of the Brazil-Denmark Energy Partnership (BRADEP), an initiative designed to expand technical exchange between the two countries with a special…...
APS is expected to begin the removal of the vessel Prof. W. Besnard this week
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (228+ words) According to APS president Anderson Pomini, refloating is expected within 4 to 5 days, allowing the vessel to be stabilized and reducing operational risks in the area. "It was an emergency contracting process, based on an analysis of proposals submitted by five…...
Trump says U.S. will not reopen Hormuz, urges countries to buy American fuel or ‘fight for themselves’
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (195+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States will not help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, adding that affected countries should either buy fuel from the U.S. or "fight for themselves" to restore maritime traffic through the waterway. In…...
How Brazil came within striking distance of overtaking the U.S. as the world’s top farm exporter
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (766+ words) Brazil came close to surpassing the United States as the world's top farm exporter in 2025. During the year, Brazilian agribusiness exported a record $169.2 billion in sector products, compared with $171.3 billion exported by the United States. The official figures come from…...
Port of Santos joins international association and expands environmental initiatives
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (215+ words) According to APS, these systems function as international databases of best port practices, focusing on environmental sustainability and operational efficiency. The announcement was made on the 26th and represents a step forward in integrating the Port of Santos into global industry…...
Brazil cuts import tariffs to zero on 191 capital and IT goods
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (484+ words) Brazil's Foreign Trade Chamber, or Camex, decided on Thursday (March 26) to cut import tariffs to zero for four months on about 200 capital goods, machinery and equipment used in production, and information technology products whose import tax had been raised in…...
Dockworkers at the Port of Santos stage a partial strike to defend exclusive hiring rights along the São Paulo coast
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (449+ words) Dockworkers mobilized by the Union of Dockworkers of Santos, S'o Vicente, Guaruj, and Cubat'o (Sindestiva) held a work stoppage at the Port of Santos on Wednesday (25) in defense of exclusive hiring rights for casual port workers (TPAs). The category opposes…...
Port of Paranagua sets Parana record for single electric vehicle discharge
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (457+ words) The Port of Paranagua completed on Monday (March 23) the largest single discharge of imported electric vehicles ever recorded in Parana state. A total of 3,370 vehicles made by Geely arrived at the terminal aboard the Tang Hong, which came from the…...