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Dec 11, 2024DataSmart Shipping Conference: Datamar-led Event Focuses on Applying Technology to Extract ValueData drives value, enabling informed decision-making—but only if it’s handled and interpreted correctly. Technology plays a pivotal role in this process, and with that in mind, Datamar is organizing the DataSmart Shipping Conference, a series of discussions, seminars, and workshops designed to enhance the knowledge, networking, and skills of foreign trade professionals in Brazil. The […] -
Apr 04, 2024IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: DATAMAR ENDS RESELLING AGREEMENT WITH S&P GLOBALDatamar, Brazil’s pioneering leader in trade data systems, has announced the termination of its reseller partnership with S&P Global (formerly Panjiva and IHS Markit), which saw Brazilian maritime transport data resold worldwide. The decision to end the partnership is part of Datamar’s international strategy, which will see it expand its presence in the United States, […] -
Apr 02, 2024Datamar Sees Continued Success One Month After IntermodalDatamar played a pivotal role in this year’s Intermodal South America, the largest event for Logistics, Intralogistics, Technology, Cargo Transportation, and Foreign Trade in the Americas. Held from March 5th to 7th, the trade show brought together over 500 national and international exhibitors, filling an entire wing of the São Paulo Expo – Exhibition & […] -
Jan 08, 2024More than Football: Argentina in Its Geographical and Economic DiversityAs an important trading partner to Brazil, a neighboring nation, a Mercosur companion, and a football rival, Argentina is undergoing a series of changes under its newly elected president, Javier Milei, that will shape its future. Recently, the newly elected president of Argentina triggered a Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) promoting the country’s economic […] -
Dec 28, 2023Technology and Knowledge: Unveiling the Potential of DataLiner at Datamar SeminarsBetween November 29 and 30, Datamar hosted four seminars to empower clients and guests to unlock the full potential of DataLiner – Datamar’s Latin America-focused maritime trade intelligence tool – empowering them to conduct more precise analyses. The four events were tailored to the profile of each client: Shipowners and container terminals, bulk cargo, OTIs, […] -
Nov 22, 2023World’s Top 100 Ports: Port of Santos Only One to Make It to The ListAccording to Lloyd’s List Intelligence, nine of the world’s ten largest ports are in Asia, with six of them in China. The ranking was developed using 2022 container throughput data, a year when the post-pandemic boom that helped the global container sector recover from the COVID-19 era began to wane. As a result, ports returned […] -
Oct 26, 2023Overview of South American Reefer Exports: Datamar at Cool LogisticsFrom October 10th to 12th, the city of Genoa, Italy, hosted the 15th edition of Cool Logistics, a conference dedicated to discussing all aspects of the cold chain, perishable cargo transportation, and the refrigerated container transport industry. The event took place in the Italian city of Genoa because the region’s ports play a vital role […] -
Sep 22, 2023Sugar: Brazil’s sweet source of wealth and powerSince the Portuguese colonial period, sugarcane growing is one of Brazil’s leading economic activities. It was the country’s primary source of income until the end of the 17th century. Nowadays, this commodity remains a driving force of the Brazilian economy, boasting a rich history. Its production and use have had deep economic, social, and cultural […] -
Jul 06, 2023Datamar’s first webinar introduces DataLiner updates to the marketOn June 06, Datamar held its first-ever webinar on the topic “Weekly updates and new DataLiner data fields.” The event had the goal of showing customers and market players the service’s latest features, which now count with weekly updates. Among the webinar’s speakers were the CEO of Datamar, Andrew Lorimer, the company’s commercial manager, Leandro […] -
Jun 26, 2023Datamar Opens its Doors to Young People Looking to Enter the Job MarketSocial responsibility has always been one of Datamar’s premises. For this reason, the company is one of the main sponsors of VidaGol, a non-profit organization that aims to motivate young people to study and work. Among VidaGol’s areas of activity are sports, education, and creating employment and cultural opportunities, keeping the following objectives in mind: […] -
Apr 04, 2023Datamar celebrates historic participation at the Intermodal trade fairFrom February 28th to March 2nd, Datamar participated in the 27th edition of Intermodal South America, Brazil’s main logistics, cargo transport, and foreign trade show, held at the São Paulo Expo convention centre. This year, the company presented its innovations in foreign trade intelligence in a 200 m² stand. The stand was equipped with several […] -
Feb 28, 2023The Who, What & Where of Brazilian foreign trade: Check out 2022 rankings for players in all sectors of the logistics chain.DOWNLOAD FULL RANKINGS HERE: The Who, What and Where of Brazilian foreign trade The year 2022 was challenging for much of the maritime trade sector in 2022. It started with a lack of containers and high freight rates, ending with sharp drops in the exported volume and freights returning to pre-pandemic levels. Several factors led to […] -
Feb 28, 2023Datamar introduces new features of its foreign trade intelligence portal at IntermodalFrom February 28th to March 2nd, Datamar will present all its foreign trade expertise at Intermodal, Brazil’s main logistics, cargo transport, and foreign trade event. At the event, the company will unveil the following new features: Feeder vessel information: Information the market has be requesting for a while is finally available – the vessel details, […] -
Feb 15, 2023Datamar's participation at Fruit Logistica highlighted by Fresh PlazaAndrew Lorimer’s presentation at Fruit Logistica was the subject of a story by Fresh Plaza. FreshPlaza is a global trade media platform for the fresh produce industry that presents the latest information on market developments and trends. Its daily newsletter has dedicated editions for North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and Africa. Fruit Logistica […] -
Feb 10, 2023Datamar CEO Andrew Lorimer discusses logistical challenges of fruits exports at international eventFrom February 8th to 10th, Datamar’s CEO, Andrew Lorimer, participated in the thirtieth edition of Fruit Logistica, one of the world’s largest fruits exports trade shows, which takes place in Berlin, Germany. Fruit Logistica is the world’s largest trade show for the global fruit market, encompassing the entire value chain of the fruit and vegetable […] -
Jan 20, 2023Global leader in coffee exports, Brazil’s shipments fell 6.14% in 2022Coffee is indeed one of the most versatile drinks out there. It gives you disposition in the morning, breaks the ice in a business meeting, warms you up in the cold, and is an excellent excuse for a group therapy session with friends. The beverage is present in almost all environments. Brazil is the global […] -
Dec 20, 2022East Coast South America freight rates on steady dropThe freight rates to and from the East Coast South America have been steadily dropping week after week, according to the latest Platts Americas Container Freight report by S&P Global, released on December 19. PCR31, which stands for the main route from North Asia to the East Coast of South America, went down 20% last […] -
Nov 18, 2022From sea freight to a World Cup stadium: containers permeate various economic sectorsThe 2022 World Cup begins with something unprecedented in the history of football: a stadium entirely made of containers, known as Stadium 974. Created to facilitate logistics and protect cargo, containers have, over time, gained other uses – whether in civil construction, trade, or art. The versatility of these metallic boxes allows them to permeate […] -
Nov 01, 2022Dataliner update: Slugglish demand brigins maritime freight downData recently released on DataLiner, Datamar’s market intelligence tool, regarding the month of September 2022 point to stability in Brazilian foreign trade via containers. Despite updated data indicating a 14.83% increase in Brazilian containerized imports from September 2021 – a result that is also higher than the figures seen over the same month of the previous […] -
Oct 27, 2022Datamar CEO Andrew Lorimer gives take on falling sea freight in interview with Valor EconômicoThe global recession’s impact on the value of maritime freights was the subject of a report published in the October 27 edition of Valor Econômico. One of the experts interviewed by journalist Carmen Nery was Andrew Lorimar, CEO of Datamar. “Exports in containers fell 3.5% from January to August, while imports had atypical growth compared […] -
Oct 20, 2022Why are ports important to the economyA country’s economy largely depends on its ports since these places are responsible for the entry and exit of goods inside cargo carriers. The Online Dictionary of Portuguese defines a port as a “natural or artificial haven for ships, equipped with the necessary facilities for loading and unloading goods and passengers. Large and busy ports […] -
Sep 12, 2022Brazil grows as global poultry meat supplierAccording to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), chicken meat tends to become the most consumed animal protein by 2030, corresponding to nearly 41% of consumption worldwide. Such projection is encouraging for Brazil, the world’s largest chicken meat exporter, which has recorded successive increases in poultry shipments. Data from DataLiner, Datamar’s business intelligence […] -
Jun 06, 2022Datamar team visits Santos Brasil “backstage”On May 28, the Datamar team made a technical visit to the facilities of Tecon Santos Brasil in the Port of Santos. The Datamar group was welcomed by André Vale, a specialist in competitive intelligence at Santos Brasil, who spoke about the port’s infrastructure, its day-to-day activities, and prospects for the future. The executive also […] -
Apr 07, 2022Datamar CEO invited to speak at Fruit Logistica 2022 in BerlinYesterday, our CEO Andrew Lorimer spoke at the ‘Logistics Hub’ forum at the Fruit Logistica fair. The event, which took place in Berlin, Germany, is one of the largest fairs in the world aimed at the international market for fruits and other fresh perishables. At the event, Andrew was invited to speak about ‘Protein vs. […] -
Mar 09, 2022Datamar launches a new version of it’s ‘Dataliner’ database at intermodal South America 2022Datamar presented DataLiner Lite, a new version of its DataLiner business intelligence service, at Intermodal South America 2022 in São Paulo, South America’s largest logistics trade fair. DataLiner Lite is an online research tool that allows you to filter Datamar’s database and obtain the exact information needed to track cargoes by their type, port handlings, […]
