Nick Evans, Insurwave’s Head of Product, comments on the build-up of vessels following the Baltimore Brid...
The future of ports and terminals in South America
What is the future of South America's ports and terminals? We discuss the complexities within current port expansion plans as well the advantages and drawbacks of mega ports...
What is the future of South America's ports and terminals? We discuss the complexities within current port expansion plans as well the advantages and drawbacks of mega ports...
Article / 1 year ago
The economic pressures facing Brazil’s shipping industry
Brazil’s current fiscal situation is dire – public debt is 78% of GDP, and mandatory spending consumes 93% of the budget. High commodity prices have boosted the economy, but inflation is hurting the poor. Thirty-three million Brazilians live on less than 289 reais a month – the highest number since 2012.
Brazil’s current fiscal situation is dire – public debt is 78% of GDP, and mandatory spending consumes 93% of the budget. High commodity prices have boosted the economy, but inflation is hurting the poor. Thirty-three million Brazilians live on less than 289 reais a month – the highest number since 2012.
Article / 2 years ago
Extreme weather disrupts maritime insurance in Brazil
In the space of a few months, Brazil recently faced the most extreme of weather conditions – flooding and landslides that took the lives of hundreds of people, only to be followed sharply...
In the space of a few months, Brazil recently faced the most extreme of weather conditions – flooding and landslides that took the lives of hundreds of people, only to be followed sharply...
Article / 2 years ago
The new Brazilian cabotage legislature: Insurance Implications
Maritime transport in Brazil is on the precipice of change. In January 2022 the government enacted legislation to increase the offer and quality of cabotage...
Maritime transport in Brazil is on the precipice of change. In January 2022 the government enacted legislation to increase the offer and quality of cabotage...
Article / 2 years ago
Q&A with Gallagher Brazil's Guilherme Mattoso
Divisional Director from our P&I team, William Baynham, sat down with Guilherme Mattoso from our Brazil office to talk about the new Cabotage law and all things marine.
Divisional Director from our P&I team, William Baynham, sat down with Guilherme Mattoso from our Brazil office to talk about the new Cabotage law and all things marine.
Article / 2 years ago
