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Argentina’s mining sector closed 2025 with a record USD 6.037 billion in exports, driven by high international prices for gold and silver, while lithium stood out with strong production and export growth. Lithium exports slightly exceeded USD 900 million in 2025, and are expected to comfortably surpass USD 1,000 million in 2026, placing them above several of the country’s traditional export complexes such as peanuts, steel, aluminum, and fruit products. This trajectory is sup

Argentina achieved a maritime export milestone by completing the first shipment of wheat to Southeast Asia aboard a wind-assisted bulk carrier. The Pyxis Ocean loaded 35,000 tonnes of Argentine wheat at Punta Quebracho, Puerto San Martín, destined for Vietnam, in an operation conducted for Cargill that merges long-distance grain logistics with innovative sustainable maritime transport technology. Fitted with rigid sail-assisted propulsion that reduces fuel consumption and emi

The Professional Foundation for Transport (FPT), in partnership with the Universidad Provincial del Sudoeste (UPSO), has launched a new Diploma in Transport Company Management delivered in a 100 % virtual format and has officially opened enrollment for this educational offering. The initiative aims to provide specialized training for professionals and future leaders in the transport sector, equipping them with management tools tailored to the current needs of the industry and

Ports in the southern region of Santa Fe province are advancing the development of a new logistics access circuit designed to organise heavy-vehicle traffic and improve connectivity between production corridors and port terminals, incorporating strategic road infrastructure —such as branch roads, feeders and roundabouts— to optimise truck operations, reduce travel times and cut logistics costs; this initiative complements the Port Entry Circuit (CIP) and aims to strengthen th

Argentina’s Transport Cost Index (ICT) recorded another increase in December with a 2.3 % monthly rise, closing 2025 with a cumulative 37 % increase, a level at least five percentage points above retail inflation, according to the Argentine Federation of Business Entities of Cargo Transport (FADEEAC). The upward trend in transport costs accelerated in the second half of 2025, driven primarily by fuel price increases, and was reflected across several cost components that affec

In the first nine months of 2025, public ports in Buenos Aires province handled 41.9 million tonnes of cargo, marking a 10.1 % increase over the same period in 2024, with growth concentrated in bulk export cargo reaching 23.9 million tonnes — the highest in seven years. Container throughput also rose sharply, with 395,419 units moved — 77.4 % more than in 2024, driven by the addition of two new services and the recovery of transshipment to Paraguay. Improved operational effic

The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces and the announcement of an oil investment package in Venezuela are reshaping the regional energy landscape and could have indirect implications for Vaca Muerta, Argentina’s major unconventional oil and gas basin; while it is too early to assess concrete effects, this new context —including potentially increased Venezuelan oil output under U.S. influence and shifts in global crude supply— may affect int

Argentina’s National Ports and Navigation Agency (ANPYN) has officially called a National and International Public Tender for the concession of the Paraguay–Paraná Waterway, with bids due by 13:00 on 27 February 2026 via the CONTRAT.AR portal. Established by Resolution 67/2025 in the Official Gazette, the tender approves terms for the modernisation, expansion, operation, signalling and dredging maintenance of the Trunk Navigable Waterway from km 1238 of the Paraná River to th

The Argentine government has extended the 0 % export duty rate for certain steel and aluminium products destined for countries imposing import tariffs of 45 % or higher until 31 March 2026, via Decree 930/2025 published in the Official Gazette. The extension aims to preserve the competitiveness of national shipments in the face of significant trade barriers and protect export flows to destinations like the United States and other protectionist markets by countering the combin

The General Ports Administration (AGP) has approved an adjustment to the Port Activities Zone (ZAP) tariff effective January 1, 2026, aimed at strengthening the operational and financial competitiveness of Argentine ports. The new structure includes increases in certain tariff items that will affect port operation costs and related services, applied progressively as stipulated by current regulations. This revision seeks to align tariffs with current economic conditions, balan

After seven years under care and maintenance, Swiss miner Glencore has confirmed the restart of operations at the historic Alumbrera mine in Catamarca, with production expected to begin in the first half of 2028; the plan includes an estimated 75,000 tonnes of copper, 317,000 ounces of gold and 1,000 tonnes of molybdenum over four years, marking a turning point for Argentina’s metal mining sector amid strong international copper prices and rising global demand for this key mi

In December, Quequén Port confirmed a steady and efficient operation, with over **185,000 tonnes of barley loaded on vessels that arrive and depart fully loaded, eliminating the need to complete cargo at other ports and enhancing export logistics. Key shipments included the MYKONOS with 66,000 t to Saudi Arabia, AMIS CHAMPION with 53,000 t to Qatar, and LILA SHANGHAI with 66,000 t also bound for Saudi Arabia, demonstrating the port’s ability to handle large-volume cargoes in

The Argentine government has removed the requirement for duplicate sanitary and quality certification for imports of products that already hold valid external certifications, streamlining entry conditions and cutting administrative barriers that previously required repetitive local authorizations. The reform aims to speed up import procedures, lower logistical and operational costs for importers, expand product availability in the domestic market and boost competitiveness in

Starting January 1, 2026, Argentina’s Central Bank will revise its exchange rate band system so that the upper and lower limits for the wholesale dollar adjust in line with monthly inflation, rather than a fixed 1 % increase, widening the possible range for exchange rate movements. Based on private forecasts using the Central Bank’s Market Expectations Survey, the ceiling of the band is expected to be about ARS 1,527 in January, and if inflation unfolds as projected, could re

The national government removed restrictions on maritime fuel (bunker) supply for vessels operating in Argentine ports, allowing ships that load cargo to refuel freely in the country without the previous limits. The move is designed to enhance port competitiveness and streamline operations by encouraging greater competition among suppliers, reducing waiting times and preventing vessels from diverting to other regional ports with more attractive bunker conditions. By expanding

The competitiveness of the Paraguay–Paraná Waterway faces several key challenges ahead of and beyond its upcoming concession: the primary hurdle is the effective execution of over US$ 420 million in initial investment in a country with a track record of failed tenders; tariff escalation could be significant due to external cost pressures like inflation and fuel; governance will require the national authority (ANPYN) to have the technical and political capacity to oversee a co

The province of Santa Fe has launched the Port Entry Circuit (CIP), a planned system to organise truck flows to port terminals from Timbúes to Arroyo Seco, aiming to reduce congestion on roads and access points, set scheduled entry windows and digitally monitor heavy vehicles to prevent bottlenecks and delays. The programme is supported by strategic road works, including the expansion of the Santa Fe–Rosario highway and improvements to rural access roads, feeders and roundabo

Supplier delivery times dropped to their lowest in two years — only 6.6% of companies reported increasing delays — indicating a recovery in supply-chain fluidity and greater stability for inventory replenishment. The share of firms reporting higher stock levels also rose, pointing to an inventory rebuild after months of caution. However, this logistical improvement unfolds amid declining industrial activity: 40.3% of firms saw a drop in production from the previous quarter, w