Argentine regulation to tackle critical issues

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

Argentine authorities have quarantined a cargo ship due to a suspected mpox case on board, with the crew isolated and awaiting test results.

The government in Argentina has taken action to resolve industrial action affecting the nationally important export of grain from the country’s ports.

Argentina ranks among the world’s leading grain exporters, with numerous ports lining the banks of the Parana River for the shipment of agricultural products.

Sigma Lithium has reached its second shipment target after trucking 15,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium concentrate and 30,000 tonnes of by-products to Vitoria Port in Brazil.

Classification society DNV has awarded Viridis Bulk Carriers, an Approval in Principle for its ammonia fuelled shortsea bulker design.