As part of our commitment to provide you with the most up-to-date and relevant information on the logistics industry, we share our Market Update on the Latin American market.
You will find information and interesting data on the update of the state of the ports, the most important transport routes and relevant news.
We hope you'll find the following information helpful, as well as inspiring to boost your business and keep your cargo moving.
Major Trade Lane Market Overview
TRADE LANE | COMMENTS | DEMAND TREND |
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TRADE LANE
West Coast South America to Asia
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COMMENTS
'Reefer fruit slack season coming, and it seems El Niño is already impacting fishing activity. Copper price is on downward trend after the peak seen in February |
DEMAND TREND
Stable
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TRADE LANE
Asia to West Coast South America
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COMMENTS
Uncertainty on market seasonality out of Asia as changes in the supply behavior and consumer patterns could affect inventories. China exports fell Year over Year in May for first time since February.
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DEMAND TREND
Stable |
TRADE LANE
East Coast South America to Asia
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COMMENTS
On May 22nd, 2023, Brazil declared a state of animal health emergency for 180 days in response to the country's first-ever detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild birds. In a document signed by the Agriculture Minister of the county, however, exports remain as usual. On the other hand, another case in Argentina was identified, and all exports to China remain blocked. In order to return the exports, Argentina needs to go through 30 days without any new cases.
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DEMAND TREND
Stable
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Port Status:
We anticipate generally stable waiting times for ports in Latin America. However, there are a few exceptions: we predict waiting times of 1-3 days at Paranagua (Port Congestion), Manzanillo-MX (only for XL's), and San Antonio - STI (Bad weather). For North American ports, the waiting time is stable. We don't expect the waiting time to exceed 2 days.
In Australia, we foresee 1-3 days of waiting time; in New Zealand, we don't expect the waiting time to exceed 1 day.
The waiting times at the Asian ports vary, with Busan new port terminal Co.ltd having an average waiting time of 2.5 days, Ningbo Beilun Container Terminal Phase 4 having an average waiting time of 1.5 days, and the other ports having an average waiting time of 0.5-1 day or less.
In North Europe currently, no major disruptions or significant waiting times are reported for ports.
In South Europe, Genoa will be under extraordinary work between June 5-16, which might affect productivity.
FOS SUR MER: Strike announced in France, in Fos sur mer operation will be suspended for 4hrs on 6/7/8 of June between 1100 &1500
Mersin has a huge WT of 6-10 days.
Vessel Arrival Waiting Time Indicator
Less than 1 day | 1 – 3 days | 4 – 7 days | More than 7 days | |
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Latin America
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Less than 1 day
Santos 01, Santos BTP, Itapoá, Salvador, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Manaus, Suape, Pecem, Rio Janeiro, Imbituba, Sepetiba, Itajai, Navegantes, Rio Grande, Zarate, Rosario, Mar del plata, Bahia Blanca, S Antonio Este, P Madryn, P Deseado, Ushuaia, Vitoria, Buenaventura, Santa Marta, Turbo, Moin, La Guaira, Puerto Cabello, Lazaro Cardenas, Veracruz, Altamira, Progreso, "Guayaquil/ Contecon", "Guayaquil/ TPG", Puerto Bolivar, Callao/ APMT, Callao/ DPW, Pisco, Arica, Iquique - ITI, Mejillones-PAG, Antofagasta-ATI, Valparaiso-TPS, San Vicente - SVTI
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1 – 3 days
Paranagua, Manzanillo-MX, San Antonio - STI.
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4 – 7 days
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More than 7 days
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Rest of the world
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Less than 1 day
Halifax, Houston, Jacksonville, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Miami - POMTOC, Montreal, Newark APMT, Newark PNCT, Norfolk, North Charleston, Oakland, Philadelphia, Port Everglades, Prince Rupert, Seattle, Tampa, Wilmington, PSA (SGSIN), SINGAPORE, PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS, AUSTRALIA, Tauranga, Auckland, Napier, Lyttleton, Port Chalmers, Timaru, Nelson, AMBARLI MARPORT, AMBARLI KUMPORT, Qingdao Qianwan Container (CNTSTQQ), Shanghai Yangshan Guandong Terminal (CNSGHY3), Shanghai Shang Dong Container Terminal (CNSGHY4), Shanghai East Container Terminal (CNSGHCT), Xiamen Songyu Terminal (CNXIMSY), Yantian Container Terminal (CNYATCT), Hongkong Modern Terminal (HKHKGMO).
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1 – 3 days
Baltimore, Charleston, Freeport, Mobile, New Orleans, Savannah, Vancouver, PATRICK (BNE), PATRICK (FRE), PATRICK (MEL), PATRICK (SYD), DPW (MEL), DPW (SYD), DPW (BNE), DPW (FRE), MEL VICT, ADL, POTI, Busan New Port Terminal (KRBUSPN), Ningbo Beilun Container Terminal Phase 4 (CNNPOJ4).
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4 – 7 days
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More than 7 days
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(*) - cargo connections can be impacted considering the delays reported
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