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Brazil is set to reach a record level of wheat imports in the 2026/27 season, driven by a sharp decline in domestic production —estimated at 6.6 million tonnes (-16%) compared to demand of 13.3 million tonnes— increasing its structural reliance on foreign supply. Consultancies such as Safras & Mercado project imports of up to 8.2 million tonnes, surpassing the previous record of 7.1 million, in a context where adverse weather conditions, high costs, sector indebtedness, and r

The Rhenus Group completed the acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in LBH Global Agencies Inc., achieving full ownership and reinforcing its expansion strategy in maritime logistics, following the partnership initiated in 2023. LBH Group, a port agency operating in 24 countries —including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Colombia—, specializes in the comprehensive management of vessels handling bulk, liquid, containerized, and general cargo, and its full integration allows co

The situation in the Strait of Hormuz remained highly uncertain after U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally extended the ceasefire with Iran, in a context where the waterway remains largely blocked and no progress has been made in negotiations, as neither the United States nor Iran attended planned talks in Pakistan. At the same time, attacks were reported on at least three container ships, involving gunfire and rocket strikes that caused material damage —including to one

Iran announced the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessel traffic during the ceasefire period, as confirmed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a context of regional truce agreements, representing a sign of de-escalation after more than a month of blockade in one of the world’s key energy trade routes. The move was welcomed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed the reopening but warned that the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ships and ports wil

The United States began its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of bilateral negotiations with Iran, with a measure announced by President Donald Trump ordering the U.S. Navy to prevent the passage of vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports, escalating tensions in a strategic waterway through which roughly one-fifth of global oil supply flows. The decision stems from the lack of progress in talks and U.S. accusations that Iran placed mines and explosives

The maritime transport sector faces increasing challenges in its decarbonization process, as it accounts for around 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions with projections of further growth, while the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is pushing for net-zero emissions by 2050 and intermediate targets such as achieving at least 10% clean energy by 2030, placing growing pressure across the entire logistics chain. In this context, the implementation of the Carbon Intensit

The Strait of Hormuz began to reopen following the announcement of a two-week truce between Iran, the United States, and Israel, allowing vessels to resume transit through one of the most strategic routes for global energy supply, although under a system of navigation coordinated with Iranian armed forces, reflecting continued operational control. On the first day of the ceasefire, the first ships crossed the strait, including the bulk carrier NJ Earth and the Daytona Beach,