Wilson Sons reports rise in transhipment operations at Rio Grande

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Wilson Sons reported a considerable increase in transhipment operations at Rio Grande Container Terminal (RS). Transhipment consists of connecting two shipping lines by transferring containers between vessels in order to carry cargo to different parts of the world. In October, 10,032 TEUs were handled, representing an increase of 111% compared with the same month last year. Year-to-date increase (January to October) was 41%.

The cargo handling operations included rice, beef, chemicals, wood and food in general. Neighbouring countries Uruguay and ...