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Automotive Oct, 23, 2026 0

Port of Montevideo Welcomes Largest Ro-Ro Vessel in Its History

The Port of Montevideo has welcomed the Grande Melbourne, the highest-capacity roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel ever to call at the Uruguayan port. Built in 2025, the vessel has a capacity of…
Automotive Oct, 23, 2026 0

Brazil’s Tractor Imports from China Surge 117% in 2026, Raising Concerns at Anfavea

Brazil’s agricultural tractor imports from China surged 117% between January and September 2026, reaching approximately 5,200 units, according to a survey by the Brazilian Automotive Industry Association (Anfavea). The increase…
Automotive Oct, 23, 2026 0

BYD to Double Brazil Production Capacity, Export in 2027

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is taking initial steps to double production capacity at its Brazilian plant to 600,000 vehicles a year. The company is entering the final stages of…
Montevideo Port - Vessel Calls
Automotive Oct, 20, 2026 0

Vehicle Congestion at Port of Montevideo Prompts Use of Former Rail Yard

Vehicle congestion at the Port of Montevideo has prompted Uruguay’s National Ports Administration (ANP) to seek additional storage space as a surge in automobile imports and transit cargo strains the…
Automotive Sep, 22, 2026 0

Vehicle handling at Port of Paranaguá rises 58% in 2026

Vehicle handling at the Port of Paranaguá, in southern Brazil, rose sharply in the first eight months of 2026, driven by growing imports of electric and hybrid vehicles from Asia.…
Automotive Sep, 18, 2026 0

Argentina auto exports to Brazil slip 2.2% despite strong pickup demand

Brazil remains the main destination for Argentina’s automotive industry, accounting for 64.3% of total vehicle exports, but shipments to the Brazilian market have lost some ground in 2026. Argentina exported…
BYD Maritime Carrier
Shipping Sep, 17, 2026 0

BYD weighs new car carrier order as vehicle exports surge

BYD is preparing another expansion of its maritime capacity as vehicle exports continue to grow. Reports published in recent days pointed to a possible order for 10 new pure car…
Automotive Aug, 20, 2026 0

Car carriers step up push for more accurate emissions data

A coalition of major global car carrier operators, known as the Global Ro-Ro Community (GRC), has established the GRC Council (GRCC), a body tasked with maintaining and improving the coalition’s…
Automotive Aug, 19, 2026 0

Geely raises export target and prepares EV production in Brazil

Geely is accelerating its international expansion to reduce reliance on the Chinese market and is preparing Brazil to play a larger role in that strategy. After more than doubling exports…
Automotive Aug, 18, 2026 0

Vitória port starts charging fee on imported vehicles, drawing trader backlash

Vports, the concessionaire that operates the Vitória port complex in Espírito Santo state, began charging a new fee on vehicle handling in August, prompting criticism from foreign trade companies. The…