News / Trade and politics split the fortunes of the two giants of Latin American trade

The two largest economies on the east coast of South America are set to see divergent fortunes next year as container operators hope for an end to the doldrums that have hit trade.

Delegates at last week’s TOC Americas Container Supply Chain event in Panama heard how Brazil and Argentina dominate trade in the region, accounting for some 99% of teu trade between them.

“Brazil is turning the corner and now looking up rather than down – Brazilian teu throughput will grow 1% ...