Brazil expands maritime and inland logistics with new shipbuilding investments
Brazil is reinforcing its maritime and inland transport infrastructure through a new round of investments approved by the country’s Merchant Marine Fund (FMM), aimed at strengthening shipbuilding capacity, expanding port-related infrastructure and improving river navigation across key regions of the country. During the 62nd meeting of the fund’s board, held on 18 March, the Brazilian […]
Ports across Latin America hit record cargo volumes as nearshoring reshapes trade routes
Ports across Latin America recorded historic cargo volumes in 2025, reflecting a broader transformation in global trade patterns. Capacity expansions, stronger Asia–Americas shipping connections and shifting supply chains are driving sustained growth across some of the region’s most strategic maritime gateways. Terminals operated by DP World across Latin America posted record throughput levels during the […]
Caribbean port leaders to meet in Suriname for PMAC Annual General Meeting 2026 as industry faces global transition
Port authorities, maritime operators and industry stakeholders from across the Caribbean will gather in Paramaribo this July for the 29th Annual General Meeting of the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC). Scheduled to take place from 8 to 10 July 2026 at the Royal Torarica Hotel, the event will be hosted by PMAC in […]
Suriname launches national port digitalisation programme to strengthen logistics competitiveness
Suriname has officially begun implementing a National Port Community System (PCS), marking a major step in the digital transformation of its maritime logistics infrastructure. The initiative, centred on the Dr. Jules Sedney Haven in Paramaribo, aims to modernise port operations, improve logistics efficiency and strengthen the country’s international trade competitiveness. The PCS forms part of […]
Global capital targets port infrastructure as investment forum launches in São Paulo
On 13 April 2026, São Paulo will host a new international forum designed to connect global investors with port infrastructure projects. The IAPORTS Investment Round 2026, organised by International Association of Port Development in partnership with B3 – São Paulo Stock Exchange, will bring together decision-makers from across the maritime, infrastructure and financial sectors to […]
Guyana positioning itself on the global cruise tourism map
Recent cruise ship arrivals and ongoing port infrastructure developments highlight the country’s growing ambitions within the global cruise industry. Guyana is gradually positioning itself as an emerging destination within the global cruise tourism market, following the recent arrival of several cruise vessels that signal increasing international interest in the South American country. According to Minister […]
New Port Call Optimization framework aims to streamline maritime operations
Ports and shipping organisations have unveiled the first global framework to standardise port call data, aiming to improve berth-to-berth navigation, optimise port operations and reduce emissions across the maritime supply chain. A long-standing data gap in global port operations For decades, maritime operations have relied on a complex web of port-specific data systems. Each port […]
Cargo flows highlight the Cayman Islands reliance on maritime logistics
The latest cargo statistics released by the Cayman Islands Port Authority provide a revealing snapshot of how maritime logistics sustain the economy of the Cayman Islands. Nearly 500,000 tonnes of cargo pass through the territory’s ports each year, alongside tens of millions of gallons of imported fuel, underscoring the critical role played by maritime supply […]
Belize’s offshore cruise model handles over one million passengers without a deep-water terminal
Tourism has become one of the central pillars of the economy in Belize, supported by both overnight visitors and a large volume of cruise passengers arriving in the country each year. In 2019, the destination recorded more than 500,000 overnight tourists, while cruise arrivals surpassed one million passengers for the fourth consecutive year, according to […]
Marseille Fos strengthens logistics cooperation with French Caribbean ports
A new cooperation agreement between the Port of Marseille Fos and French Caribbean ports aims to reinforce logistics connectivity and secure maritime supply chains linking mainland France with the Caribbean basin. The initiative reflects growing efforts among port authorities to strengthen strategic shipping corridors and improve the resilience of logistics networks serving island economies. The […]
Puerto Plata strengthens its position in the Caribbean cruise network
Cruise activity in Puerto Plata continues to gain momentum as the Dominican Republic strengthens its ambitions to position itself as a major maritime tourism hub in the Caribbean. Recent calls at the Taíno Bay cruise terminal highlight the growing presence of major international cruise operators in the country’s northern port. Two large cruise ships recently […]
Sint Maarten ’s Cruise and Air Passenger Traffic Surges in 2025, Reinforcing Its Caribbean Hub Role
Tourism flows through Sint Maarten showed strong growth in 2025, with both cruise and air passenger arrivals increasing and reaffirming the island’s strategic position within the northeastern Caribbean tourism and transport network. New statistics released by the government’s Department of Statistics indicate that the territory welcomed nearly 1.6 million cruise visitors and more than 855,000 […]