Amazon River Cargo Shipping Halted Due to Historic Low Water Levels

The suspension of cargo ship traffic on the Amazon River is expected to continue at least until the end of this year, according to companies operating in the region, reports Valor.

For about a week, larger vessels have been unable to pass due to the river’s low water levels, although companies had already been implementing contingency plans for the drought since mid-September.

Two floating terminals have been set up in the most critical section to allow cargo transfer to...

https://mfame.guru/amazon-river-cargo-shipping-halted-due-to-historic-low-water-levels/