Rotterdam inks contract with Brazilian firm

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 new Port of Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries includes facilities for containers, dry bulk, liquids and general cargo.

The port will use a US$12.6M grant to add a third berth for bulk cargoes at its Port Redwing facility.

ABP has concluded a new, long-term agreement with the UK’s largest independent producer of sand and gravel.