En Español – Latin American countries are working on large-scale transport infrastructure projects – The Bioceanic Corridor will link Brazil’s Atlantic coast with Chile’s Pacific ports – Projects are expected to close the infrastructure gap and bolster international trade – The transport links will also improve economic opportunities in underdeveloped areas As Latin America…
The petrochemicals and logistics sectors have been some of the most exposed industries in Latin America and across the world during the past 13 months. Both critical to the region’s economies, they faced substantial headwinds in the early months of the pandemic, such as closed borders and strict measures on industrial operations. For petrochemicals and chemical firms, the immediate impact has been…
The aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth worldwide, propelled by booming tourism industries, lower air fares and the push for greater connectivity in an increasingly globalised economy. Middle-class expansion has also spurred growth in air travel, as more people are able to afford flights for holidays or business-related travel. According to Boeing, commercial airlines experienced annual…
The aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth worldwide, propelled by booming tourism industries, lower air fares and the push for greater connectivity in an increasingly globalised economy. Middle-class expansion has also spurred growth in air travel, as more people are able to afford flights for holidays or business-related travel. According to Boeing, commercial airlines experienced annual…
Special Report 2018 : Córdoba, Argentina In a land of great diversity and culture, Argentina seeks to unlock the potential of its natural resources Argentina is a land of rich cultural and national heritage, and significant geographical diversity, which attracts visitors from around the world. The strategic importance of the country’s capital, Buenos Aires, whose port remains a significant trading…
The aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth worldwide, propelled by booming tourism industries, lower air fares and the push for greater connectivity in an increasingly globalised economy. Middle-class expansion has also spurred growth in air travel, as more people are able to afford flights for holidays or business-related travel. According to Boeing, commercial airlines experienced annual average…
In the mid-20th century, Argentina was becoming a growing power in the southern hemisphere. Its energy and agricultural wealth were a tantalising draw for investors and talent fleeing post-war Europe. However, questionable financial management from various governments in the 1990s led to excessive volumes of debt, hyperinflation and, ultimately, an unprecedented currency crisis. But in only two de
In March 2018 the Ministry of Transport (MoT) announced that it would invest AR131bn ($6.8bn) in transport infrastructure projects in 2018, 32% more than the amount invested in 2017. Guillermo Dietrich, the minister of transport, said at the time that the additional investment is possible due to the ministry having saved some AR71bn ($3.7bn) as a result of greater transparency and more efficient…
New incentives for private carriers, improved infrastructure and expanded travel options are driving growth in Argentina’s aviation sector, with increased competition coinciding with higher passenger numbers. In early April 2018 Guillermo Dietrich, the minister of transport, announced a series of measures to encourage international carriers to enter the aviation market. Addressing a…
A paved road network extending almost 80,000 km, the largest train network in South America, 50 commercial harbours and 54 airports form Argentina’s transport system, which caters to 43m inhabitants and 500m-700m tonnes of freight each year. Though expansive, the Argentine transport network has a lot of room for improvement when compared to its regional neighbours. In its 2016 “Highways…