Noble to build grain terminal at Santos Port

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.

LASE has installed its LaseRCD (Rail Car Dumper) application at Vale’s mineral exports facility at the Ponta de Madeira Port in Sao Luis, Maranhão state, Brazil.

The political and economic upheavals that continue to rock Brazil are in marked contrast to the success of the country’s big commodity exporters.

The victory of far-right politician Jair Bolsonaro in the late-October presidential election may have major impacts on Brazilian trade volumes and the economy in general.