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February 27, 2026
Minister Luis Caputo, Argentine Economy, announced that three foreign companies had submitted bids 'for the contract' to dredge 'and operate' Argentina's Parana River. This is a vital waterway 'for 'the country's exports of agricultural products.
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February 24, 2026
Four sources and shipping data indicate that buyers and trading houses of Venezuelan oil chartered the very large crude carriers to export the South American nation?since the Caracas-Washington deal was signed. This move will boost deliveries to India.
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February 2, 2026
China's net copper imports last year fell to the lowest level since 2017. They totaled 3.03 million metric tonnes. Exports grew dramatically, despite a drop in inbound shipments of only 5% compared to 2024. The largest copper buyer in the world shipped almost 800,000 tonnes.
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January 31, 2026
China's net copper imports last year fell to the lowest level since 2017. They totaled 3.03 million metric tonnes. Exports grew dramatically, despite a drop in inbound shipments of only 5% compared to 2024. The largest copper buyer in the world shipped almost 800,000 tonnes.
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January 12, 2026
The 'Ports and Airports Ministry' announced on Monday that Brazil has set a'minimum concession fee' of '500 million reais (92.96 million dollars) for the massive Tecon 10-container terminal auction at the port of 'Santos', which is expected to happen in the second half of March.
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January 3, 2026
His spokesperson stated on Saturday that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply concerned by the U.S. military actions in Venezuela, which "sets a dangerous precedent." This is ahead of an expected?U.N. Security Council meeting. Diplomats…
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December 10, 2024
Brazilian and Italian authorities announced that they had launched two joint operations Tuesday to dismantle a transnational conspiracy to transport cocaine using cargo ships or planes from South America to Europe. In Brazil, 18 arrest warrants…
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November 19, 2024
The agricultural firm Louis Dreyfus announced on Tuesday the construction of a new transshipment sugar terminal in Brazil's Sao Paulo State, which is expected to be finished by mid-2025. Executives from the company claim that the new terminal…
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August 10, 2024
The wind or lack thereof was a challenge for Olympic sailors, officials, and broadcasters. However, the tight racing brought about a change in the sailing world as foiling became a standard. The Netherlands led the way with two golds, followed by Italy…
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August 6, 2024
The finals of three Olympic sailing races will be tense due to the Mediterranean wind. Both the women's and men's medal race in the dinghy class have been pushed to Wednesday when the officials also hope to finish the mixed multihulls and dinghies. On Tuesday some racing was possible.
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August 1, 2024
The women's final of windsurfing and the men's final were held on Thursday. Emma Wilson from Britain and Grae Moriss, an Australian, both secured Olympic medals. However the sailing medal race was postponed because two attempts to decide the men's skiff were abandoned.
