Uncertain future after Bolsonaro election

After postponing due to flooding, the Brazilian government auctioned operational leases for five ports, combining upfront payments and investment pledges.

Southern Brazil’s heavy flooding disrupts grain shipments, damages storage, threatens exports and impacts agriculture and the economy.

The new terminal will feature 21 pieces of advanced equipment designed to minimize consumption and emissions of polluting gases.

The trade war has brought increased attention to the soya bean trade between the US and China, with 2019 offering conflicting narratives, says Bimco.

US soya bean exports to China increased in January, reaching 1.4 Mt, up from only 69,079t in December, and accounting for 30.7% of total US soya bean exports in January.

Against a backdrop of weaker growth in Chinese imports, the dry bulk shipping market is facing increasing uncertainty.