Welcome to datamarnews.com Wednesday, 15 July WTO highlights vulnerability of Brazil and other fertilizer importers The World Trade Organization (WTO) has published a report detailing how the Persian Gulf conflict severely disrupted global fertilizer trade, underscoring the vulnerability of major agricultural producers at a time… Other Cargo WTO highlights vulnerability of Brazil and other fertilizer importers China soybean imports hit June record, reshaping Brazil-U.S. competition China soybean imports hit June record, reshaping Brazil-U.S. competition Argentina sunflower exports surge 126% through May 2026 Other Cargo Argentina sunflower exports surge 126% through May 2026 Brazil set for record Hass avocado crop as exports fuel expansion Fruits Brazil set for record Hass avocado crop as exports fuel expansion Cargo ship sinks after collision near Strait of Hormuz Cargo ship sinks after collision near Strait of Hormuz Shipping Jul, 15, 2026 Week 202629 Trump drops plan for 20% fee on cargo transiting Strait of Hormuz Trump drops plan for 20% fee on cargo transiting Strait of Hormuz U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, July 14, that he had dropped plans to charge a 20%… Meat Jul, 15, 2026 Week 202629 Brazil leads food exports to Islamic countries, report finds Brazil exported $33.3 billion worth of food products to member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in 2024, according to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report… Trade Regulations Jul, 15, 2026 Week 202629 Canada aims to conclude Mercosur trade deal by year-end Canada wants to conclude a trade agreement with Mercosur before the end of 2026 as it seeks to diversify its economic ties beyond the United States, Foreign Minister Anita Anand… Ports and Terminals Jul, 15, 2026 Week 20262 New terminal begins phased operations, expanding capacity at Port of Suape Brazil’s Suape Industrial Port Complex has entered a new phase of logistics expansion with the gradual start of operations at a new terminal. Authorization for partial operations allows sections of… Ores Jul, 15, 2026 Week 202629 Argentina mining exports jump 84% to record high through April Argentina mining exports reached a record $3.25 billion in the first four months of 2026, driven by stronger lithium sales and higher shipments of metalliferous minerals, according to government data.… Ports and Terminals Jul, 15, 2026 Week 202629 Uruguay’s ANP signs concession agreement for floating dock at Port of Montevideo Uruguay’s National Ports Administration (ANP) has signed a concession agreement with the winning consortium to install a new floating dock at the Capurro fishing terminal in the Port of Montevideo.… FEATURED Brazilian container trade grows through May, but second half brings new challenges New data from Datamar’s Business Intelligence team show that Brazilian containerized exports rose 4% year on year from January through May 2026, reaching 1,334,081 TEUs shipped abroad in the first…