Valemax ship makes maiden voyage to Villanueva

Vale and Euroports Tarragona have teamed up to enhance Mediterranean iron ore logistics, marked by the Magsenger 10 delivering 110,000 tonnes from Brazil.

The Panama Canal’s operational issues led some bulk shippers to choose alternative routes, with future decisions based on capacity and transit assurances.

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

MOL and Vale retrofitted a Capesize bulk carrier with Norsepower Rotor Sails, marking the first of its kind, aiming to reduce fuel and GHG emissions by 6-10%.

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.