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14 August 2026

Brazil tightens Amazon low-water surcharge oversight

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Brazil tightens Amazon low-water surcharge oversight

Brazil’s waterways regulator has stepped up preparations for another potential low-water season in the Amazon, requiring container carriers to provide at least 30 days’ notice before introducing drought-related surcharges and pushing ports, terminals and shipping companies to prepare contingency plans. ANTAQ said there is currently no extreme drought comparable with 2023 and 2024, but it …

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