The Port of Montevideo aims for 14 metres depth but faces cost and volume challenges – Visión Marítima | 04/11/25

The Port of Montevideo plans to deepen its access channel to -14 metres to accommodate larger vessels and enhance its regional logistics role; however, it confronts two major hurdles: firstly, the dredging and ongoing maintenance costs surpass the port’s current revenue base, raising questions about project feasibility; secondly, cargo volumes need to rise significantly to justify the investment, because without achieving critical mass and shifting shipping routes, the operational benefits may not materialize.  Link to Article