Tag: Argentina

The Parana River in Argentina has reopened after the removal of the grounded ship Clara Insignia, loaded with wheat, which had blocked the channel near the Rosario grains port hub.

In this week’s “Shipping Number of the Week” from BIMCO, Shipping Analyst, Filipe Gouveia, examines the potential for Argentina’s grain exports to rise 40% in 2024, recovering from last year’s drought.

Argentina must collect tolls on a crucial waterway as a multi-nation conflict over fees for ships carrying grains and other exports intensifies, according to the country's energy chief.

According to Gard P&I Club's correspondent in Argentina, ship operators continue to be fined for alleged inaccuracies when filing customs declarations at Argentine ports.

According to International news, on 2nd July, two handysize bulk carriers collided, while transiting the Parana River, in Argentina. 

UKP&I correspondents in Argentina provide an update on shortages and customs fines relating to Soya Bean imports, after a historically dry season in the country.

Argentina is the world's top exporter of soybean oil and meal, the third largest in corn, and a key supplier of wheat.

On 27th March, Argentina’s maritime authority was alerted about an accident onboard a ZIM boxship in which a crewman lost a leg.

A huge wave hit the Viking Ocean Cruises vessel "Viking Polaris" off Argentina, on November 30, killing one person and injuring four more.

When loading or discharging bulk cargoes at Argentinean ports, many Masters have experienced the demand of cargo interests to use the shore scale figures to determine the loaded/discharged quantity arguing that only shore figures are recognized locally.